East Hawai‘i News
Kilauea Summit Update – 7/6/15
Flat tilt continues to be recorded at Kilauea’s summit. Net change within the the Overlook crater lava lake has changed only slightly.
HVNP Public Notice of Aircraft Use
Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park has announced its flight schedule for the months of July and August.
Scheduled Lane Closures: July 6-10
The State of Hawai’i Department of Transportation has released its list of weekly lane closures.
Hawai’i Red Cross: Fourth of July Safety Tips
The Hawai’i chapter of the American Red Cross reminds the public of beach safety on the Fourth of July.
Independence Day Closures
Road closures will be in place in several spots around the island to accommodate Independence Day festivities.
Independence Day Events
From Hilo to Kailua-Kona and places in between, there are many Independence Day events for the entire family happening over the holiday weekend.
What’s Closed on July 3?
Postal service will run on a normal schedule, while all state and county government offices will be closed.
Ige Signs Business, Health, Education Bills
Governor David Ige signed five bills into law Thursday morning.
Hilo Woman Wanted on Outstanding Warrant, Questioning
The Hawai’i Police Department is searching for Cristinalynn Kainani Wakita, who is wanted on an outstanding bench warrant.
Police Release July 2 Warrants
The list informs both the public and the individuals sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
Weekend Hunting at PTA
Pohakuloa Training Areas 1-6, 9, 12-16, and a portion of 18 will be opened by Army officials over the weekend for bow hunting of mammals.
Kilauea Summit Update – 7/2/15
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports that part of the Overlook crater’s rim wall collapased Wednesday afternoon.
Smoke-Free State Park Ban Began Wednesday
Smoking is now prohibited at all state parks after the new law, Act 123, SLH 2015, went into effect Wednesday.
HPD Announces July 4 Hilo Road Closures
A portion of Bayfront Highway and Lihiwai Street in Hilo will be closed for part of the day on July 4.
Health Department Adds Additional Crisis Hotline
The Department of Health’s Adult Mental Health Division says that 20 percent of the 75,000 calls made in 2014 into its ACCESS line were for crisis intervention.
Man Involved in Three-Vehicle Crash Dies
A man involved in a three-vehicle crash on June 19 along Highway 19 has died, according to the Hawai’i Police Department.
Kū Kiaʻi Mauna Discusses Recent Mauna Kea Events
Members of Kū Kiaʻi Mauna gathered on Oahu to address recent comments made by the governor and the continued road closure atop Mauna Kea.
Public Libraries to Observe Independence Day
Public libraries within the Hawai’i State Public Library System will close in observance of the Independence Day holiday.
Condo Owners Receive Assistance through State Services
Condominium owners in Hawai’i are being provided assistance through two new programs developed through the state’s Real Estate Commission.
