East Hawai‘i News
State Office of Consumer Protection Names New Director
Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Director Catherine P. Awakuni Colón has named Stephen Levins executive director for the State Office of Consumer Protection.
Kea’au, Konawaena Assist in ‘STOP if You Love Me’ Campaign
Two Big Island High Schools will take part in the national “Stop if You Love Me” campaign along with 373 public school students from 23 schools state-wide.
4.3 Magnitude Earthquake Recorded Near Kilauea Summit
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake was recorded on the Big Island at 8:16 a.m. Monday. The earthquake was centered about 5 miles from the summit of Kilauea.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 2/9/15
June 27 lava flow activity remains stalled in downslope areas, however, there is evidence that the tube system continues to be supplied with lava.
Honomu Senior Club Restructuring Meeting
The County of Hawai’i Department of Parks an d Recreation’s Elderly Activities Division will hold a meeting on Feb. 17 to discuss the Honomu Senior Club.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 2/8/15
Hawai’i County Civil Defense said Sunday morning that the June 27 lava flow remains stalled in all downslope areas. Moderate to heavy vog and smoke conditions continue.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 2/7/15
Moderate to heavy smoke and vog conditions remain consistent as the downslope areas of the June 27 lava flow remain stalled.
Police Release Feb. 6 Arrest Warrants
The list informs both the public and the individuals sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
HSPLS to Observe President’s Day
Libraries within the Hawai’i State Public Library System will close in observance of President’s Day.
Police Search for Missing Teen Last Seen in Hilo
The Hawai’i Police Department is searching for missing 15-year-old Kyara K. Kalili, who was last seen in Hilo on Jan. 9.
Man Dies at Boiling Pots in Apparent Drowning
An apparent drowning led to the death of a Puna man at Boiling Ponds in Hilo Thursday.
Japanese Visitor Dies at Thurston Lava Tube
A 71-year-old man visiting from Japan died of an apparent heart attack Thursday at the Thurston Lava Tube in Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park.
Evacuation Drill Planned for Waiakea Office Plaza
Several County of Hawai’i departments will take part in an evacuation drill at Waiakea Office Plaza Thursday.
Suspect Sought in Hilo Hit-and-Run
The Hawai’i Police Department is investigating an incident that occurred Thursday night in Hilo, where a man was struck by a vehicle that fled the scene.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 2/6/15
Although the downslope areas of the June 27 lava flow remain stalled, activity continues upslope.
Peer Mediation Possible Through Cooke Grant
The Ku’ikahi Mediation Center received a $5,000 grant from the Cooke Foundation, allowing the organization to launch a school peer mediation program.
Ka’u Copper Thieves Sought by HPD
The Hawai’i Police Department is seeking information and the identity of those involved in a copper theft.
Snowden Conversation Live on Na Leo ‘O Hawai’i
Edward Snowden is scheduled to be live via video conference during ACLU of Hawai’i’s Davis Levin First Amendment Conference.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 2/5/15
Hawai’i County Civil Defense continues to report no forward advancement in the downslope areas of the June 27 lava flow.
Hawai’i CC Professor Named HBEA Educator of the Year
Anne Chung, associate professor at Hawai’i Community College, has been named Educator of the Year by the Hawai’i Business Education Association.
