East Hawai‘i News
Police Seek Identity of Puna Property Damage Suspect
The Hawai’i Police Department is seeking the identity of a man involved in a property damage incident in Puna last month.
Over 2,000 Accepted in UH Automatic Admission Program
Over 2,000 students attending University of Hawai’i community colleges have been chosen as eligible for the automatic admission program.
DLNR Issues Citations to Lost Hikers
Two hikers that got lost over the weekend received citations from the Department of Land and Natural Resources for entering a closed area that was deemed dangerous.
New Commercial Greenwaste Fee Effective in March
The County of Hawai’i Department of Environmental Management has announced new tipping fees for commercial greenwaste disposal.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 2/3/15
All downslope areas of the June 27 lava flow remain stalled. Smoke and vog conditions were reported as moderate to heavy.
Kamehameha Summer Exploration Series
Kamehameha Schools is accepting applications for its Summer Exploration Series of programs.
Hakalau Fire Hydrant Flow Test Friday
A Fire hydrant test in the Hakalau area, scheduled for Friday, may cause discolored and turbid water in the area for several hours.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 2/2/15
Hawai’i County Civil Defense says that the June 27 lava flow continues to show no advancement in all downslope areas.
HPD Recognizes 82nd Recruit Class
The Hawai’i Police Department recognized its 82nd recruit class on Friday during a ceremony at the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 2/1/15
No advancement has been seen on any of the June 27 lava flow downslope breakouts and minimal activity has been observed.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 1/31/15
All downslope activity within the June 27 lava flow remains stalled as of Saturday morning.
Military Convoys Scheduled in Hilo Next Week
Military convoys of Hilo-based service members are scheduled for Feb. 5, 6, and 8.
Kupu Accepting Summer Internship Applications
Kupu is accepting applications from youth and adults for its environmental and sustainability-related Summer internships.
Police Release Jan. 30 Arrest Warrants
The list informs both the public and the individuals sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
Humpback Whale 20th Anniversary Ocean Count
The Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary is in search for volunteers to help with the 2015 Sanctuary Ocean Count.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 1/30/15
Over the course of the past week, the distal portion of the June 27 lava flow stemming from the north margin has shown little advancement.
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.
