East Hawai‘i News
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 2/13/15
June 27 lava flow activity continues to show no advancement in downslope areas. Activity, including breakouts, are apparent upslope.
Police Search for Wanted Ka’u Man
The Hawai’i Police Department is searching for a Ka’u man wanted for abuse.
DLNR Arrests Man for Illegal Lava Tours
A 24-year-old Hilo man was arrested Wednesday for conducting illegal lava tours in the Kahaualea Natural Reserve Area.
Scheduled Water Shut-Off in Hilo Friday
A temporary water shut-off along Kamehameha Avenue between Manono Street and Pauahi Street in Hilo is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 13.
Sen. Hirono Named Water and Power Subcommittee Ranking Member
Senator Mazie Hirono has been named the Ranking Member on the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee’s Subcommittee on Water and Power.
Hazardous Household Waste Collection Events
The Waimea and Pahoa Recycling and Transfer Stations are scheduled to host Household Hazardous Waste events in March.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 2/12/15
Downslope advancement of the June 27 lava flow continues to remain stalled, as activity continues to brew upslope.
Bill Proposed to Improve Native Hawaiian Education Act
A bipartisan bill, introduced Wednesday by the Hawai’i Congressional Delegation, will extend and improve the Native Hawaiian Education Act.
Stolen Vehicle Suspect Arrested and Charged
The Hawai’i Police Department arrested and charged a 33-year-old Honomu man in connection to a stolen vehicle incident.
British Council Funds New Big Island Vog Study
A new study on vog is being conducted by Dr. Claire Horwell in coordination with Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.
National Parks Waive Fees for President’s Day
National parks that regularly charge entrance fees will waive them for President’s Day.
Big Island Farmer to Receive Ka Lei Hana Heritage Award
The University of Hawai’i at Manoa’s College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources will honor two outstanding individuals at an upcoming ceremony.
No Tsunami Threat Following Chile 6.9 M Quake
No tsunami threat has been generated following a 6.9 magnitude earthquake in northern Chile Wednesday morning.
PTA Weekend Mammal Hunting
Several training areas will be opened at the Pohakuloa Training Area for mammal hunting over the weekend.
UPDATE: June 27 Lava Flow Update – 2/11/15
Hawai’i County Civil Defense’s morning overflight for Wednesday was delayed. Hawaiian Volcano Observatory personnel conducted a Tuesday afternoon assessment.
HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown
Statistics for DUI related incidents continue to remain down in 2015, compared to last year.
Pahoa Community Lava Meetings Suspended
Weekly community lava meetings with Hawai’i County Civil Defense and partnering organizations have been suspended until furth
Human Resources Management System Upgrade Complete
The $1.57 million Human Resources Management System Upgrade was completed as scheduled.
Gabbard Honored for Support of National Service
Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard will be honored for her support of national service with the Outstanding New Member Award by Voices for National Service.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 2/10/15
Smoke and vog conditions improved Tuesday morning after a prolonged period of moderate to heavy conditions. Lava advancement remains stalled downslope but activity continues.
