East Hawai‘i News
Agreement Made on Marijuana Dispensary Bill
State Senate and House of Representative conferees came to a compromise on the marijuana dispensary bill Monday afternoon.
Brush Fire Closes Highway 11 in Pahala
A runaway brush fire in the Pahala area of Highway 11 is being attended to by the Hawai’i County Fire Department. Currently, Highway 11 in the area is closed.
Pahoa Business Cited for Permit-Less Operations
A Pahoa business has been issued a Notice of Violation from the Department of Health for operating without a proper permit.
Wanted Hilo Man Arrested, Charged
Kalyp Rapoza, who was wanted on warrants and for questioning in a terroristic threatening investigation, has been located by the Hawai’i Police Department.
Kilauea Summit Update – 5/4/15
As of Monday morning, the Kilauea summit lave lake level was close to the rim of the Overlook crater following a weekend of heightened activity.
Final Negotiations Set for Marijuana Dispensary Bill
Select lawmakers will try one final time to work out differences in the proposed medical marijuana dispensary bill.
Scheduled Lane Closures: May 4-8
The State of Hawai’i Department of Transportation has announced lane closures for the week of May 4.
Explosion at Kilauea Summit Lava Lake
Kilauea’s summit lava lake experienced a small explosion Sunday as a portion of the Halema’uma’u Crater wall collapsed.
Police Warn of Advance Fee Scam
The Hawai`i Police Department is warning the public of a financial scheme involving fraudulent checks that request an advance fee to be paid by victims.
State Sheriff Recruitment Opens Monday
The Hawai’i State Department of Public Safety announced that the State Sheriff Division will begin its recruitment process on Monday.
New Episode of ‘Hawai’i’s Most Wanted’ Airs May 1
Crime Stopper’s television program will highlight two men wanted by police on bench warrants and for questioning in ongoing investigations.
Police Release May 1 Warrants
The list informs both the public and the individuals sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
Hale Nani Escapee Charged
A Hale Nani inmate who reportedly escaped on Feb. 16 was located Thursday afternoon and has now been charged.
No Weekend Hunting at PTA
Pohakuloa Training Area will not be opened for hunting this weekend, according to officials.
Kilauea Summit Update – 5/1/15
Kilauea’s summit lava lake has not overflowed in the past day, according to Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.
Convoys Travel from Hilo Friday, Saturday
Military convoys will travel from Hilo to Pohakuloa Training Area Friday and Saturday.
Kea’au High Principal Wins Excellence Award
The Island Insurance Foundation’s Masayuki Tokioka Excellence in School Leadership Award was given to Principal Dean Cevallos of Kea’au High School.
Kona Furlough Inmate Fails to Check In
A furlough inmate from the Kona Furlough House failed to check in Thursday afternoon.
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Seeks Public Comment on Park Plan
Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park is seeking public comment on its recently released draft of the general management plan, wilderness study, and environmental impact statement.
OHA Rescinds Support of TMT Location
An Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board of Trustees meeting ended Thursday in a vote to rescind its previous support of the Thirty Meter Telescope being built on Mauna Kea.
