East Hawai‘i News
Laupahoehoe Fire Causes $250K in Damage
A home along Highway 19 in the Laupahoehoe area burned Saturday, causing $250,000 in damage.
Kaipalaoa Landing to Receive Upgrades
A well known Hilo surf spot will undergo a variety of renovations before it reopens at the end of the year.
Officer Obermiller Earns Monthly Award
Officer Obermiller was named as the July East Hawai’i “Officer of the Month” by the Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawai’i.
Weekend Lane Closure
The State of Hawai’i Department of Transportation has announced temporary road closures for this weekend.
BIDR, KARES Respond to New HIHS Partnership Agreement
Hawai’i Isand Humane Society Friday released a rescue partnership agreement and local rescue group founders responded.
Volcano Transfer Station Renovations Complete
Renovations at the Volcano Recycling and Transfer Station have been completed.
Decomposed Body Located Off Saddle Road Identified
Hawai’i Police Department officials say the decomposed body found just off Saddle Road on July 16 has been identified.
Police Release July 24 Warrants
The list informs both the public and the individuals sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
Chief Kubojiri Names HPD Promotions
Hawai’i Police Department Chief Harry S. Kubojiri names seven promotions of HPD personnel.
PTA Seeks Hunting Community Input Via Survey
Pohakuloa Training Area officials are seeking public input in revising the administrative rules and procedures relating to hunting.
Kilauea Summit Update – 7/24/15
Kilauea’s summit began to inflate on Thursday after showing deflation for most of the week. Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports that the change is part of the current DI event.
Woman Arrested, Charged After Stealing Truck, Handgun
A Pahoa woman was arrested on Thursday following a July 9 incident where she stole a truck that had an unloaded handgun inside.
Pair Rescued from Rapid Water Below Piihonua Bridge
A pair of individuals required rescue Thursday afternoon after being injured and unable to get themselves out of a waterfall area beneath Piihonua Bridge.
Keck Assists in Discovery of ‘Earth-Sized Planet’
The discovery is of a “near-Earth-size planet in the ‘habitable zone’ around a sun-like star” made by NASA’s Kepler space telescope.
Gabbard Discusses DARK Bill Opposition
Congresswoman Gabbard recently discussed her opposition to the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act.
Kilauea Summit Update – 7/23/15
The summit of Kilauea continues to show deflation as the lava lake within the Overlook crater has fluctuated only slightly over the past 24 hours.
DOE Plans Implementation of USDA Meal Pilot Program
The Department of Education plans to implement a pilot program stemming from the United States Department of Agriculture that will provide free meal services.
Hawai’i County Council To Discuss $90K Grant to Battle Fire Ants
Hawai’i County Council meets Friday morning in Kona.
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.
