East Hawai‘i News
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.
Night Swim Temporarily Suspended at Pahoa Pool
The County of Hawai’i Department of Parks and Recreation will temporarily suspend its pilot night swimming programming at Pahoa Community Aquatic Center beginning Tuesday.
Public Notice of Aircraft Use at HVNP
Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park will conduct helicopter flights throughout the next month for various activities.
Governor Ige’s State of the State Address
Governor David Ige delivered his State of the State Address Monday morning to the 28th State Legislature.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 1/26/15
After being stalled for four days, the north margin breakout of the June 27 lava flow has advanced 50 yards in the past 24 hours.
