East Hawai‘i News
Aloha Exchange Club Names Officer, Fire Fighter of the Year
Fire Prevention Inspector Kyle Vares and Vice Officer Kelly Moniz have been honored as Fire Fighter and Officer of the Year, respectively.
HOVE Fire: Man Arrested After Admitting Arson
The Hawai’i County Fire Department responded to a Friday evening structure fire where they found a resident of the home who admitted to beginning the fire.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 3/21/15
Hawai’i County Civil Defense continues to observe minimal downslope activity as upslope activity continues.
Boy Lost on Kīlauea Iki Trail Recovered by Park Rangers
11-year-old rescued by park rangers at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
Puna Man Wanted on No-Bail Bench Warrant
The Hawai’i Police Department is searching for a Puna man wanted on a no-bail bench warrant for violating probation.
Police Release March 20 Arrest Warrants
The list informs both the public and the individuals sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
Weekend Turkey Hunting at PTA
Army officials will open several Pohakuloa Training Areas over the weekend for spring turkey hunting.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 3/20/15
June 27 lava flow upslope activity persists as the downslope region appears inactive.
YWCA to Honor Lucille Chung and Barry Taniguchi as ‘2015 Remarkable People’
Local business owners and community leaders to be honored at luncheon event.
Survey Reveals Opinions of Public School Principals
Individual think tank polls principals statewide to gain greater transparency in public school system.
Water Shut-Off Along Manono Street Next Week
The Department of Water Supply has announced a temporary water shut-off along Manono Street on Wednesday.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 3/19/15
The downslope portions of the June 27 lava flow continues to remain inactive as breakouts near the summit area continue.
BIPC Accepting Scholarship Applications
The Big Island Press Club is accepting applications for its 2015 scholarships.
Malama Market Returns to Pahoa
After three months, Malama Market in Pahoa reopened its store to the public.
Update: Hapuna Beach Closed After Shark Attack
58-year-old man taken to North Hawaii Community Hospital following attack.
UH-Hilo S-STEM Program Receives $622K Grant
The National Science Foundation awarded UH-Hilo’s Scholarships for STEM Program with a grant to support scholarships for eligible high school seniors.
HSPLS will Observe Prince Kuhio Day
All public libraries on the Big Island and throughout the state will be closed on March 26 in observance of the Prince Kuhio Day Holiday.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 3/18/15
Activity remains lacking in the downslope portions of the June 27 lava flow. Near the summit area, however, breakouts persist.
New Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Station in Works at Hilo Airport
$18.8 million facility to provide better training and resources to firefighters at airport.
HVO: June 27 Upslope Breakouts Active
Three upslope portions of the June 27 lava flow in the area of Puʻu ʻŌʻō continue to remain active, according to Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.
