East Hawai‘i News
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.
UPDATE: Tropical Depression Four-E Continues to Track North
Tropical Depression Four-E continues to move along in the Central Pacific.
UPDATE: Tropical Depression Four-E Forms in Eastern Pacific
Forecasters are watching Tropical Depression Four-E, which is crossing into the Central Pacific and gaining strength as it moves toward the Hawaiian Islands.
Police Search for Missing Teen
A missing 17-year-old Hilo teen is being searched for by the Hawai’i Police Department.
HPD Weekly Statistical Breakdown
Arrests for driving under the influence remain down from what they were in 2014.
Ige Signs Manufacturing, Medical Amnesty, Farm-to-School Bills
Governor David Ige signed four bills into law Tuesday, covering manufacturing and technology, medical amnesty for overdoses, and the farm-to-school program.
Coffee Farmers to Receive Additional Aid for Borer Control
Coffee farmers throughout Hawai’i and Puerto Rico will receive an additional $1 million to fight the coffee berry borer.
Police Renew Information Request for Wanted Man
The Hawai’i Police Department has renewed its request for information on 24-year-old Kaniaulono Anzai, who is wanted on outstanding warrants.
Kilauea Summit Update – 7/7/15
Kilauea’s summit is recording slight inflationary tilt following over a week of stabilized/flat tilt.
HPD Seeks Wanted Man
Halatoa Fakatoumafi, 31, is being sought after by the Hawai’i Police Department for contempt of court.
FBI Searches for Jennifer McTigue
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is seeking the public’s help in locating missing fugitive Jennifer Ann McTigue, known formerly as Jennifer Lowe.
Kona Woman Wanted on Warrants
A 21-year-old Kailua-Kona woman is wanted by the Hawai’i Police Department on four outstanding bench warrants.
Hoku Ke’a to be Decommissioned
The University of Hawai’i at Hilo plans to decommission the Hoku Ke’a.
UPDATE: Low Pressure System May Become Tropical Cyclone
A low pressure system currently located about 1,300 miles east southeast of Hilo has a 90 percent chance of becoming a tropical cyclone in the next 48 hours.
UPDATE: DLNR Proposes Restrictions to Mauna Kea Access
Proposed amendments to the Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry & Wildlife Administrative Rules will be reviewed on Friday.
High Surf for South Facing Shores
The National Weather Service has issued coastal hazard, high surf and small craft advisories for all islands through Wednesday evening.
Officer Injured in Traffic Stop Attempt
A Hawai’i Police Department officer was injured in an attempted traffic stop early Monday morning.
CPHC Watches Potential Tropical Cyclone
A potential tropical cyclone, currently located 1,450 miles from Hilo, is being closely monitored by the Central Pacific Hurricane Center.
Schatz, Delegation Meet with VA Secretary
Senator Brian Schatz and the Hawai’i delegation met with United States Department of Veteran Affairs Secretary Robert McDonald to discuss service for Veterans.
Hilo Fuel Prices Drop Slightly
Motorists in Hilo are filling up with an average of $3.30 for regular fuel on Monday, while Kona drivers are seeing averages of $3.53.
