East Hawai‘i News
No Tsunami Threat Following 7.0M Solomon Islands Earthquake
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says no tsunami was generated following a 7.0 magnitude earthquake in the Solomon Islands.
Federal Suit Against State on Mauna Kea Access Heard
A Federal District Court judge Thursday heard a suit from Francis Nobriga, alleging that state agencies have limited cultural and religious access on Mauna Kea.
Central Pacific Storm Ela Downgraded to a Depression
The Central Pacific Hurricane Center has downgraded Central Pacific storm Ela from a tropical storm to a tropical depression.
HPD Warns of Telephone Scam
Telephone scammers falsely identifying as Department of Water Supply officials are making fraudulent attempts to obtain personal information.
UPDATE: Diver Found Unresponsive off Punalu’u
United States Coast Guard and Hawai’i County Fire Department crews are searching for a free diver who went missing off the shore of Punalu’u Thursday morning.
Kawamoto Swim Stadium Closed for Repairs
The Charles “Sparky” Kawamoto Swim Stadium in Hilo has been closed due to an unexpected mechanical malfunction.
Police Seeks Owner of Antique Pistol
The Hawai’i Police Department is seeking the owner of an antique pistol that was recovered during an investigation.
Kilauea Summit Update – 7/9/15
Inflationary tilt that began on July 6 has leveled off, according to Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.
UPDATE: Man Who Escaped Arrest Located, Charged
On Wednesday, the Hawai’i Police Department located Dillon Revilla, who escaped while being arrested a day earlier.
UPDATE: Tropical Storm Ela Tracks North
Tropical Storm Ela developed overnight Wednesday and is on a track to the north of the islands.
Group Returns from Joint Expedition to Papahānaumokuākea
A group of traditional navigators, cultural practitioners, and government and university researchers have returned from their first-ever joint expedition.
Tropical Storm Ela Moving Farther from Island Chain
Tropical Storm Ela has formed less than 700 miles from Hilo, but is continuing to track farther away from the Big Island and Maui.
Police Seek Identity of Pair Involved in Robbery
The Hawai’i Police Department is seeking the identity of two suspects involved in an incident Wednesday afternoon involving a stolen vehicle.
Federal Suit Alleges Religious Limits on Mauna Kea
A lawsuit against various state agencies by Frank Nobriga alleges that religious and cultural practices are being restricted atop Mauna Kea.
Man Flees From Police Handcuffed
The Hawai’i Police Department is searching for a man who fled while being arrested in the Ninole area.
Boys to Men Program Seeks Mentors
Boys to Men, a mentorship program on the Big Island, is seeking male volunteers to act as mentors to boys from 11-17 years old.
Kilauea Summit Update – 7/8/15
Inflation that began at the summit of Kilauea continues Wednesday after experiencing a brief reversal Tuesday afternoon.
HPD: Kea’au Man Charged with Numerous Offenses
Twenty-year-old Kea’au man Draven Torres-Souza was arrested and charged with a variety of offenses following an incident Monday in which an officer was injured.
Cabreros Appointed to HCCC Warden Position
Peter Cabreros, former chief of security at Hawai’i Community Correctional Center, has been appointed to the role of Warden at the facility.
Hilo Bayfront Trail Project Breaks Ground
Phase 1 of the Hilo Bayfront Trail project broke ground on Tuesday. The project’s estimated completion date is in December 2016.
