East Hawai‘i News
Officials to Hold Pahoa Roundabout Meeting
Crews are expected to begin work on the Pahoa Roundabout at the beginning of August. The project was delayed in 2014 due to the June 27 lava flow.
Hawai’i Forest Legacy Program Seeks Applicants
The Hawai’i Forest Legacy Program works with private landowners and state and county agencies, as well as conservation non-profit groups, to promote sustainable, working forests in Hawai’i.
Kilauea Summit Update – 7/22/15
Tiltmeters at the summit of Kilauea continue to record deflation as the Overlook crater lava lake levels have dropped.
Ige Makes Appointments to State Spending Commission
Governor David Ige appoints Bryan Luke and Andrew Nomura to the Hawai’i Campaign Spending Commission.
Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Chattanooga Victims
Both the United States flag and the Hawai’i state flag will fly at half-staff through Saturday in honor of the service members killed at Chattanooga last week.
Man Arrested, Charged in Hilo Burglary
A Hilo man has been charged in connection to a burglary that occurred at a home along Komohana Street in Hilo either late last year or early this year.
Governor Ige: State Opposes Hawaiian Electric/NextEra Merger
Governor David Ige announced Tuesday that the state opposes the multi-billion dollar Hawaiian Electric/NextEra Energy merger.
PISCES Receives $35K in Grants for Moon RIDERS Program
A total of $35,000 has been awarded to PISCES for it’s Moon RIDERS program from Hawai’i County and the Hawai’i Community Foundation.
Kilauea Summit Update – 7/21/15
Tiltmeters at the summit of Kilauea began to record rapid deflation Tuesday morning. The activity did not change the Overlook crater lava lake.
Autopsy Results, Identity of Dead California Man Released
The identity and autopsy results of a 61-year-old California man who died when his vehicle hit a cement wall have been released.
Stolen ATV Sought After by Police
The Hawai’i Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a stolen all-terrain vehicle.
Hilo Man Charged in Iolani Street Break-In
A Hilo man was arrested and charged last week after breaking into a home on Iolani Street in Hilo and removing items.
Big Island Employment Rate Rises
The unemployment rate on the Big Island rose by nearly a percentage point during the month of June. Hawai’i County holds the state’s highest unemployment rate.
Missing Florida Woman Located
Missing Florida woman Lisa Ann Pindara, who had last been seen Saturday morning, has been located.
Police Seek Suspects in Armed Robbery, Shooting Incidents
The Hawai’i Police Department is seeking suspects involved in two Monday incidents involving a stolen vehicle.
HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown
Traffic fatalities have increased by 75 percent this year, while major accidents are down by six percent and DUI arrests are down by 17.2 percent.
Mayor’s Staff Will Undergo Additional pCard Training
A recent audit report examining county pCard expenditures exposes questionable spending in the Mayor’s Office and county Department of Liquor Control.
Hilo Fuel Prices Slightly Increase, Kona Mixed Bag
Regular and premium fuel prices saw a slight jump this week, while mid-grade held steady. Kona saw a decrease in average regular fuel costs, but a slight increase for mid-grade and premium.
Ige Appoints Executive Office on Early Learning Director
Governor David Ige has appointed Lauren Moriguchi as the director of the Executive Office on Early Learning.
Kilauea Summit Update – 7/20/15
Kilauea’s summit has switched slight to deflationary tilt, however, Hawaiian Volcano Observatory says the change is so minuscule that no changes were seen.
