East Hawai‘i News
Weekend Mammal Hunting at PTA
Army officials plan to open training areas 1 and 2 at the Pohakuloa Training Area for mammal hunting over the weekend.
HPD Warns of Increased DUI Checkpoints
The Hawai’i Police Department warns the public of increased DUI checkpoints over Super Bowl weekend.
Kawamoto Swim Stadium Scheduled for Fire Ant Treatment
Fire ant treatment at Kawamoto Swim Stadium will cause a closure on Feb. 5. Normal operating hours are expected to resume the following day.
Waiakea Uka Water Restriction Advisory Suspended
The Department of Water Supply has lifted the Emergency Water Restriction Advisory for the Waiakea Uka Area as of 8:30 a.m. Thursday morning.
UPDATE: Two Dead Following Holualoa Fire
Two unidentified individuals died as result of an overnight structure fire that occurred in Holualoa.
Overnight HPP Structure Fire Deemed Suspicious
The Hawai’i Fire Department responded to a fire in the Hawaiian Paradise Park subdivision overnight.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 1/29/15
Advancement of the distal north margin breakout continues to remain at a standstill as the area behind the front continues to widen.
HTA Aids in Fire Ant Combat with Grant
The Hawai’i Tourism Authority has granted the County of Hawai’i Department of Parks and Recreation $50,000 to combat fire ants.
Waiakea Uka Water Restriction Advisory
The Department of Water Supply has issued a water restriction advisory for residents in the Waiakea Uka area.
Police Search for Wanted Hilo Man
The Hawai’i Police Department is searching for a Hilo man wanted on arrest warrants for violating probation.
Puna Man Arrested in iPad Theft
The Hawai’i Police Department has arrested and charged a Puna man in connection to a stolen iPad incident in Hilo.
AARP Offering Free Tax Preparation Assistance Beginning Feb. 2
Hawai’i taxpayers with low to moderate incomes may be eligible for AARP’s free tax preparation assistance.
State of the Judiciary Address
Hawai`i Chief Justice Mark Recktenwald delivered his State of the Judiciary address Wednesday morning.
USDA Accepting Broadband Service Grant Applications
The United States Department of Agriculture is seeking applicants for 2015 Community Connect program grants.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 1/28/15
The north margin breakout of the June 27 lava flow remains stalled. Officials say the flow has shown no advancement since Monday morning.
Lava Viewing Area Will be Suspended Indefinitely
The public lava viewing area at the Pahoa Transfer Station will be indefinitely suspended Feb. 1 so that the area can be converted back to its original purpose.
Hawai’i to Receive $11.62 Million from U.S. HUD
Senator Brian Schatz announced Monday that Hawai’i will receive $11.62 million from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 1/27/15
The “on-and-off again” pattern of the June 27 lava flows north margin breakout continues.
HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown
A decrease in overall DUI related incidents has been seen so far in 2015, compared to numbers during the same time in 2014.
‘Hawai’i Island’s Most Wanted’ Suspect Arrested
Isaac Kamalii, 28, who is being featured on “Hawai’i Island’s Most Wanted,” was arrested Monday.
