East Hawai‘i News
HPD: Sunday ‘Affray’ Involved 40 Individuals, Gunshot
The Hawai’i Police Department is seeking information in an incident that involved 40 people at the Pohoiki boat ramp Sunday. HPD says a gunshot was fired.
Scheduled Lane Closures June 29-July 3
Partial lane closures will take place this week at various locations along Highway 19.
UPDATE: No Tsunami Following 5.2M Volcano Earthquake
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says no tsunami was generated following a 5.2 magnitude earthquake near Volcano.
Pedestrian, Bike Safety Focus of New Road Challenge
Mayor Billy Kenoi’s Active Living Advisory Council is preparing to tackle pedestrian and bicycle safety challenges.
Amaral, Kerr Honored as ‘Officer of the Month’
Detectives Scott Amaral and Jesse Kerr have each been named “Office of the Month” by the Aloha Exchange Club.
TMT Construction Halt Continues
Thirty Meter Telescope construction remains at a halt, but officials say work will resume once the conflict on Mauna Kea is resolved.
Photos: Identity of Male Suspect Sought
The Hawai’i Police Department has released images of a male suspected wanted for attempted burglary.
Gov. Ige: Mauna Kea Road ‘Belongs to All’
Governor David Ige expressed concern over blocked roadways and announced that plans for safe proceeding of Thirty Meter Telescope construction are in the works.
Police Release June 26 Warrants
The list informs both the public and the individuals sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
Pair Arrested, Charged in Stolen Vehicle Incident
Isaac Abrojena, 27, and Cheyanna Collins, 23, were arrested Wednesday after being found in a stolen vehicle.
Several PTA Training Areas to Open for Hunting
Army officials will open training areas 1-6, 9, 12-16, and a portion of 18 at Pohakuloa Training Area over the weekend for mammal hunting.
Kilauea Summit Update – 6/26/15
Deflationary tilt at the summit of Mauna Kea turned to inflation Thursday afternoon. Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports that lava lake activity is stable.
Same-Sex Marriage Legal Across the Country
A ruling by the United States Supreme Court Friday rules same-sex marriage legal across the United States.
Police Seek Information on Ninole Burglary
The Hawai’i Police Department is seeking information on a Ninole burglary that occurred sometime between June 8 and June 13.
Governor Ige Updates Situation Atop Mauna Kea
Governor David Ige says that rocks and boulders have been removed from the roadway heading to the summit of Mauna Kea.
30K Lose Power Thursday Morning
According to Hawai’i Electric Light, about 30,000 customers lost power briefly due to a CT-4 unit tripping offline at the Keahole Power Plant.
Kilauea Summit Update – 6/25/15
Tiltmeters at the summit of Kilauea began to record deflationary tilt on Wednesday around 12 p.m.
HPD: Wanted Man Turns Himself In
Aaron Raymond Castro, featured on the June 12 episode of “Hawai’i Island’s Most Wanted,” turned himself in on Monday.
The Salvation Army Celebrates LEON Day
The Salvation Army is celebrating LEON Day, the halfway point to Christmas, to raise awareness of community support needed year-round.
Governor Ige Returns from ‘Powering Cities’ Forum
Governor David Ige is returning to Hawai’i from Washington, D.C. after speaking at The Washington Post’s “Powering Cities” Forum.
