East Hawai‘i News
Body of Missing Kona Swimmer Found
The body of a missing Kona swimmer was located Monday afternoon submerged in water off of OTEC Beach.
DOH Director Honored with Mauli Ola Award
Dr. Viginia Pressler was honoed Tuesday by the American Lung Association with the 2015 Breathe Easy Champion Mauli Ola Award.
Kilauea Summit Update – 6/2/15
Following deflationary tilt over the weekend, Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports an increase at Kilauea’s summit.
Partnership Provides Accessible Legal Aid
Ten new legal online self-help forms have been made available through three partnering agencies.
HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown
Twenty-five motorists were arrested on Big Island roadways during the past week for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
Search Underway for Missing Kona Swimmer
A man last seen swimming at OTEC beach is being searched for by the Hawai’i Police Department and Hawai’i County Fire Department.
UPDATE: Body of Woman Found in the Umauma Stream
The Hawai’i Police Department confirms that the body of a woman was found in the Umauma area Monday afternoon.
UH Announces Mauna Kea Stewardship Plan
University of Hawai’i President David Lassner and UH-Hilo Chancellor Donald Straney have released a joint statement regarding Mauna Kea stewardship.
Elections Commission Chair Deadline Extended
Applications for the position of Commission Chair within the State of Hawai’i Elections Commission will be accepted until July 2.
Pavement Work to Close Volcano Transfer Station
The Volcano Transfer Station will be closed June 8-13 as work, part of the Volcano and Glenwood Transfer Station Repairs and Improvements Project, is completed.
Shriners Hospitals for Children Outreach Program
Shriners Hospitals for Children will hold its next outreach clinic from June 3-5 at the ARC of Hilo.
Lawn Tools Stolen from Pana’ewa Zoo
Ten weed whackers were stolen from the Pana’ewa Zoo on Sunday morning.
Kilauea Summit Update – 6/1/15
After a brief stint of inflationary tilt last week, Kilauea’s summit began to show deflationary tilt Friday and into the weekend.
Family Searches for Missing Kona Woman
Bobbie “Jackie” Carnathan has been reported missing. Anyone with information should call the Hawai’i Police Department’s non-emergency line at 935-3311.
Caltech To Shut Down Observatory in September
California Institute of Technology plans to end operations at the Caltech Submilimeter Observatory in September.
Siren Warning Systems Test Scheduled
Issues with outdoor siren warning systems should be reported to Hawai’i County Civil Defense by calling 935-0031.
Scheduled Lane Closures June 1-5
The Hawai’i Department of Transportation has announced weekly lane closures for the week of June 1.
CBP Preclearance Program May Boost Tourism
Negotiations for air travel preclearance between the United States Customs and Border Protection and 10 countries have been announced.
HFD Plans Watercraft Rescue Program
The Hawai’i County Fire Department announced Friday that it plans to incorporate a new Rescue Watercraft program in rescue efforts over the summer.
HHSC East Hawai’i Seeks Community Input
Public comment will be gathered at community meetings held in early June by Hawai’i Health Systems Corporation’s East Hawai’i region.
