East Hawai‘i News
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 3/26/15
Hawai’i County Civil Defense plans to suspend its daily lava flow assessments and updates beginning Saturday, March 28.
Water Board Seeks Comment in Power Charge Decrease
The Water Board will hold a public hearing at the Department of Water Supply to discuss the potential for a Power Cost Charge decrease.
HVO: Lava Flow Warning Alert Downgraded
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory downgraded the June 27 lava flow alert from a Warning to a Watch on Wednesday.
Hawaii Meth Project Seeking Students for Teen Advisory Council
High school students sought for community outreach effort in meth use awareness and prevention.
NOAA Seeks Comment on Sanctuary Expansion
NOAA has proposed a rule to expand the size of the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary.
Hilo Man Charged with Assault
The Hawai’i Police Department has charged Paul Sasaki, 42, with three offenses in connection to a reported assault that occurred Monday night.
UPDATE: June 27 Lava Flow Update – 3/25/15
June 27 lava flow activity continues to be present in the Puʻu ʻŌʻō area as downslope activity remains mum.
Purse Snatching Suspect Charged
The Hawai’i Police Department charged a man with 16 offenses following a purse snatching in Hilo.
Kitchen Fire Closes Volcano House Restaurants
Two lodge restaurants temporarily close after fire hospitalizes hotel employee Tuesday morning.
Moon RIDERS Complete Initial Testing, Visit State Capitol
Kealakehe and ‘Iolani students part of the Moon RIDERS team completed field experiments last week and visited the State Capitol Monday.
BOE Acknowledges DOE Performance
The Department of Education has received acknowledgement following high marks on the Elementary and Secondary Education Action report.
State Judiciary Improves Language Assistance
The Hawai’i State Judiciary has made improvements to its language assistance services.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 3/24/15
Three main upslope breakouts continue to be observed in the June 27 lava flow as downslope portions remain silent.
HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown
DUI arrest statistics are down by 31.3 percent in 2015, compared to the same time last year.
HawCC Adds New Certificates to Accelerated Program
Hawai’i Community College has added two new certificate programs to its accelerated online course offerings.
Police Search for Missing Teen
The Hawai’i Police Department is searching for missing 17-year-old Jonah Xavier, who was last seen in Kona.
HELCO Conducting Aerial Powerline Inspections
Overhead helicopters inspections across the Island may be noisy beginning April 2.
Gas Purchases to Benefit Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center
Four East Hawaii Ohana Fuels locations donating to non-profit from April through June.
