East Hawai‘i News
Kilauea Summit Update – 6/22/15
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports that a swarm of small earthquakes were felt in the upper east rift zone of Kilauea on Sunday.
Restroom Facility Completed at Mauna Kea Recreation Area
Mauna Kea Recreation Area, located off Daniel K. Inouye highway, received a new restroom facility.
Scheduled Lane Closures June 22-26
The Department of Transportation has announced scheduled road closures for the week of June 22.
No Tsunami Threat Following 6.5M Fiji Earthquake
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says no tsunami was generated following a 6.5 magnitude earthquake in the Fiji region.
TMT Construction to Resume Wednesday
Thirty Meter Telescope construction atop Mauna Kea will resume Wednesday, as announced by TMT International Observatory Board Chair Henry Yang Saturday night.
Gov. Ige’s Japan Visit ‘Successful’
Governor David Ige called this week’s trip to Japan, his first international trip in office, successful.
Governor Extends Honorary Kupono Diploma Program
Governor David Ige signed legislation Friday that saves a program which gave honorary diplomas to veterans from losing funding at the end of the month.
UPDATE: Head-On Collision Injures Five on Highway 19
Five people were injured in a Friday morning crash that closed Highway 19 for hours.
Runway Repavement Scheduled at ITO
Runway maintenance at Hilo International Airport will result in a month-long weeknight closure of Runway 8-26.
Gov. Ige Signs Tobacco Bill, Raising Legal Age to 21
Governor David Ige signed Bill 1030 on Friday, raising the age of tobacco purchase to 21.
Police Release June 19 Warrants
The list informs both the public and the individuals sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
Employment Rate Steady at 4.1 Percent, Job Market Rises
The Department of Labor & Industrial Relations says that the state remains steady with a 4.1 percent unemployment rate.
Kilauea Summit Update – 6/19/15
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reported a change in tilt at the summit of Kilauea Friday morning, but said the activity is typical of the area.
Weekend Hunting at PTA
Hunting will take place over the weekend at Keamuku Maneuver Area, part of Pohakuloa Training Area.
HFD: Fireworks Schedules, Permits, and Safety Tips
The Hawai’i County Fire Department is sharing safety tips as fireworks sales for the Fourth of July holiday approach.
Big Island Homeless Numbers Increase
The Department of Human Services Homeless Programs Office released statistics Thursday that indicate that homelessness on the Big Island continues to rise.
2016 National Defense Authorization Act Passes Senate
On Thursday, a majority vote at the United States Senate passed the 2016 National Defense Authorization Act. The act will have multiple effects on Hawai’i.
HWF Coastline Clean-Up Receives Crowd-Fund Boost
Hawai’i Wildlife Fund’s coastline clean-up efforts recieve a monetary boost following a Japanese crowd-fund campaign to protect the shorelines.
Kilauea Lava Update – 6/18/15
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports a switch to deflationary tilt at the summit of Kilauea. Changes within the Overlook crater have also occurred.
Lateral Repair Work to Cause Apoke St. Water Shut-Off
Apoke Street in Kaumana will have water temporarily shut-off Thursday as the Department of Water Supply changes a leaking service lateral.
