East Hawai‘i News
UPDATE: Flash Flood Watch for the Big Island
Heavy rainfall that caused flooding and various road closures Monday has subsided.
UPDATE: Police Locate Missing Teen
The Hawai’i Police Department is searching for missing teen Yasmine Butterfield, who was last seen in Hawaiian Paradise Park.
HFD: Fourteen Rescued at Lalakea Trail
Fourteen members of a tour group were trapped Monday along Lalakea Trail in Honoka’a after flash flooding occurred.
‘Cop on Top’ to Benefit Special Olympics Hawai’i Athletes
Officers will raise awareness and funds for Special Olympics Hawai’i athletes as they stand atop 14-foot scaffolds, where they will stay for three consecutive days.
Suspect’s Identity Sought in HOVE Burglary
The identitiy of a suspect in a Hawaiian Ocean View Estates burglary is being sought after by the Hawai’i Police Department.
Accused Murderer Will Undergo Medical Examination
An Illinois man facing a second-degree murder charge in connection with the death of a woman in Hilo last Friday will undergo a medical examination.
Hilo Muni Improvements Break Ground
Dignitaries gathered on Friday in celebration of the public blessing and groundbreaking ceremony for upcoming improvements to the Hilo Municipal Golf Course.
Honoka’a Library to Reopen Sooner than Expected
Honoka’a Public Library will reopen earlier than anticipated after scheduling issues forced the library to close last week.
UPDATE: Island-Wide Flood Advisory
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Advisory for the Big Island.
Kilauea Summit Update – 8/17/15
Inflationary tilt continues to occur at the summit of Kilauea. Flat tilt has also been recorded in the past day.
HPD Identifies Homicide Victim
The Hawai’i Police Department has identified the victim of a Friday morning homicide in Downtown Hilo.
Honey Bee Queen to Make Big Island Stop
Gabrielle Hemesath, the 2015 American Honey Queen, will visit the Big Island during her National Honey Month tour.
Hawai’i Researcher Leads El Niño Study in the Central Pacific
For the first time, a group of scientists, led by a University of Hawai’i at Manoa oceanographer, studied small scale ocean mixing under El Niño conditions in the Central Pacific.
Scheduled Lane Closures Aug. 17-20
The State of Hawai’i Department of Transportation has announced temporary road closures for the week of Aug. 17.
UPDATE: Police Search For Missing Woman
The Hawai’i Police Department is searching for Britney Pieta, who was last seen in Hawaiian Acres.
Man Charged in Hilo Murder
The Hawai’i Police Department has charged Curtis Hodges, 35, in connection to the death of a woman in Hilo early Friday morning.
Na’alehu Water Shut-Off Scheduled
The Department of Water Supply will shut water off along a Na’alehu Road on Aug. 24 as crews work to conduct a service change-out.
Weekend Lane Closure
The State of Hawai’i Department of Transportation says road work will continue this weekend on the Umauma Bridge in Hakalau.
UPDATE: One Person Dies in Two-Vehicle Crash
One person died in an early two-vehicle crash along Highway 19 Saturday morning.
No Tsunami Threat Following 6.6M Solomon Islands Earthquake
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says there is no tsunami threat to Hawai’i following a 6.6 magnitude earthquake near the Solomon Islands.
