East Hawai‘i News
June 27 Lava Flow Update 3/11/15
The south margin breakout of the June 27 lava flow made a big stride since Tuesday morning, advancing 130 yards.
DWS Continues Repair Work Along Kalanianaole Avenue
The Department of Water Supply will continue to fix a leaking waterline Thursday night.
FHVNP and HVNP Awarded Partnership Award
The Friends of Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park nonprofit and Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park have received the 2015 Partnership Award for Public Lands Partners.
Hilo Couple Arrested and Charged with Numerous Offenses
Aubrey A. Harper and Gregory P. Harper arrested and charged following reported car and home break-ins and thefts.
Ocean Users Urged to Avoid Hilo PacIOOS Buoy
The Pacific Islands Ocean Observing System is urging ocean users to avoid the PacIOOS Wave buoy in Hilo Bay.
Oliveira: South Margin Breakout Widening
The south margin is the most recent advancing portion of the June 27 lava flow. Between Monday and Tuesday mornings, the flow advanced another 40 yards.
Gov. Ige’s BLNR Nominations Include Big Island Man
Governor David Ige announced three nominees for the Board of Land and Natural Resources, including Big Island man Christopher Yuen.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 3/10/15
The south margin breakout that stalled Monday was sluggish and widening as it advanced 40 yards in the past 24 hours.
Missing Woman Located
The Hawai’i Police Department says that missing 32-year-old Jamie Jason was located in good health Sunday night.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 3/9/15
Hawai’i County Civil Defense says the south margin breakout that advanced 200 yards between Saturday and Sunday has shown no advancement in the past 24 hours.
Scheduled Road Closures March 9-13
The Department of Transportation has announced three roadway projects that will cause temporary road closures.
Police Search for Missing Woman
The Hawai’i Police Department announced Sunday evening that it is searching for missing 32-year-old Jamie Jason. She was last seen March 6 heading to Costco.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 3/8/15
According to Hawai’i County Civil Defense, the south margin breakout that was noticeably active Saturday has advanced about 200 yards in the past 24 hours.
UPDATE: Kulani on Lockdown Friday Following Inmate Disturbance
An inmate who refused to return to his dorm caused Kulani Correctional Facility to go into lockdown Friday evening.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 3/7/15
Hawai’i County Civil Defense reported Saturday morning that a small breakout about 800 yards upslope from the stalled flow front has begun to show signs of advancement.
Gas Prices in Hilo Up Slightly from Last Week
Gas price averages per gallon of regular gasoline reported by the AAA Fuel Gauge Report.
Christina Neal Joins HVO as Scientist-in-Charge
Christina Neal will join Hawaiian Volcano Observatory beginning March 8th as the organization’s new Scientist-in-Charge.
Hawai’i’s Public Education System Moving Forward
Hawai’i’s Department of Education received a “meets expectations” rating from the United States DOE’s Elementary and Secondary Education Act Flexibility Monitoring Report.
Oliveira Says Lava Still ‘Active’
Hawai’i County Civil Defense Administrator Darryl Oliveira told reporters that despite minimal activity and stalled advancement, the flow is still active.
Police Release March 6 Arrest Warrants
The list informs both the public and the individuals sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
