East Hawai‘i News
Hawai’i DOH Receives Funding for MIECHV Program
The Hawai’i Department of Health will receive over $9.4 million from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Officials Monitor New June 27 Lava Flow Breakout
Hawai’i County Civil Defense is closely monitoring a new breakout along the north margin of the June 27 lava flow.
Police Release Feb. 20 Arrest Warrants
The list informs both the public and the individuals sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 2/20/15
The June 27 lava flow remains stalled in the downslope areas, however, Civil Defense is monitor an advancing breakout along the north margin of the flow.
HDOE Receives Testing Waiver for Immersion Program
The Hawai’i Department of Education was awarded a one-year waiver from the United States Department of Education for immersion program students to forgo the Smarter Balanced Assessment.
Weekend Mammal Hunting at PTA
Army officials will open several training areas for mammal hunting over the weekend.
Woman Arrested, Man Wanted in Hilo Theft
A Hilo woman has been arrested in connection to a jewelry theft that happened last August at a retail store on Maka’ala Street in Hilo.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 2/19/15
Activity remains the same for the June 27 lava flow as another weekend approaches.
Police Urge Caution at Roadside Memorials
The Hawai’i Police Department has urged the public to be cautious while viewing roadside memorials.
Furlough Inmate Failed to Check-In
The Department of Public Safety says that a furlough inmate at Hale Nani Reintegration Center failed to report for his check-in Wednesday evening.
BOE Names New State Librarian
The Board of Education announced Stacey Aldrich as the new State Librarian Wednesday.
Spring Bearded Turkey Hunting Season
The Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife has announced the opening of the 2015 Spring Bearded Turkey Hunting Season.
Puuanahulu Game Management Archery Hunting
The Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife has announced the opening of archery hunting season.
Power Restoration Complete Following Windy Weekend Weather
Hawai’i Electric Light says that all major damage from the windy weather has been repaired and that all customers have had power restored.
Missing Kea’au Woman Found
The Hawai’i Police Department has located missing Kea’au woman Celeste Rosa.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 2/18/15
The June 27 lava flow continues to remain active as Sunday’s south margin breakout remains stalled.
HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown
The majority of DUI statistics remain down from last year while traffic fatalities have increased by 33.3 percent.
Pepe’ekeo Teen Missing Since Early January
A Pepe’ekeo teenager missing since Jan. 10 is being sought after by the Hawai’i Police Department.
Missing Kea’au Woman Sought After by Police
The Hawai’i Police Department is searching for missing Kea’au woman Celeste Rosa, 35, who was last seen on Friday.
Police Seek Hilo Man for Contempt of Court
The Hawai’i Police Department is searching for Albert Espaniola Jr. for contempt of court and for questioning in a reckless endangerment case.
