East Hawai‘i News
Kilauea Summit Update – 7/30/15
Activity recorded on Kilauea summit tiltmeters have shown inflation over the past day, and that the activity is consistent with a Deflation/Inflation event.
UPDATE: Tropical Storm Guillermo Continues to Strengthen
Tropical Storm Guillermo is being tracked by the National Hurricane Center in the Eastern Pacific and is forecasted to become a hurricane by Friday morning.
Police Seek Individual Caught on Surveillance at PGV
An individual caught on surveillance at Puna Geothermal Venture on July 10 is being sought after by the Hawai’i Police Department.
Kamehameha Schools Hawai’i Appoints Head of School
Kamehameha Schools Hawai’i has appointed M. Kāhealani Nae‘ole-Wong as its head of school.
Gabbard, Cook Introduce HIRE Vets Act of 2015
Representatives Tulsi Gabbard of Hawai’i and Paul Cook of California introduced the HIRE Vets Act of 2015 on Wednesday.
Kilauea Summit Update – 7/29/15
Around 2 a.m. Wednesday, a small lava flow emerged from a vent on the east crater floor. The flow was within the Puʻu ʻŌʻō crater and stopped 45 minutes later.
County Auditor to Discuss pCard Report Next Tuesday
Hawai’i County Legislative Auditor Bonnie Nims is scheduled to meet with the county’s Finance Committee next Tuesday to discuss the recent pCard audit report.
HPD Urges Caution as School Year Begins
As the 2015-16 school year begins, Hawai’i Police Department Sergeant Robert Pauole provides tips on arriving to your destination safely.
Public Meeting: DWS Power Cost Charge May Decrease
Department of Water Supply customers currently pay $2.32 per thousand gallons of water in a Power Cost Charge. The amount is proposed to decrease.
Woman Charged in Mountain View Burglary
A 29-year-old Mountain View woman has been charged in connection to a Hawaiian Acres Burgalry that took place last week.
Hilo Medical Center Adds New Technology
Hilo Medical Center will soon add new state-of-the-art equipment to improve patient care.
DOH, Filmmakers Join Together for World Hepatitis Day
The Department of Health, Hep Free Hawai’i, and local filmmakers joined to create short films highlighting the stories of local people affected by hepatitis.
Educators Invited to Apply for Hawai’i State FCU Grant
Last year, the Investing in Education grant program awarded a total of $20,000 to 45 educators state-wide.
Kilauea Summit Update – 7/28/15
Deflationary tilt that began over the weekend at the summit of Kilauea has begun to level off.
Onekahakaha Beachside Pavilion Construction to Begin
Work on a replacement pavilion at Onekahakaha Beach Park will begin Aug. 3.
HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown
Statistics for major accidents, traffic fatalities, and arrests for driving under the influence are all down from last year’s numbers.
Fuel Prices Trickle Down in Hilo, Kona
Fuel prices have slightly decreased over the past week in both Hilo and Kona.
Big Island Charter Schools First to Offer Pre-K
Four Big Island charter schools will be among the first in the state to offer pre-kindergarten under a $14.8 million grant.
No Tsunami Threat Following 7.0M Indonesia Earthquake
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says no tsunami was generated following a 7.0 magnitude earthquake in Papua, Indonesia.
