East Hawai‘i News
HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown
DUI arrests remain down from last year by 13.8 percent, while major accidents have increased by 14 percent.
Meeting Set to Discuss Pahoa Post Office Contingency Plans
Tuesday’s meeting will go over current contingency plans in the scenario that lava forces an evacuation of the current Post Office site. Community members are invited to attend and ask questions.
Hilo Man Charged in Domestic Case Involving Teen
A Hilo man has been charged with second-degree assault following a domestic altercation involving a teen.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 12/29/14
The June 27 lava flow is advancing sluggishly, currently about 680 yards from the Pahoa Marketplace. The flow has moved 20 yards since Sunday afternoon.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 12/28/14
The slow-moving June 27 lava flow continues to advance, moving about 10 yards since Saturday afternoon.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 12/27/14
After being stalled for nearly five days, the June 27 lava flow is back on the move, advancing 15 yards since Friday afternoon.
Advancing Lava Stalled, Breakouts Threaten
Although the June 27 lava flow front remains stalled, a wide array of breakouts behind it leave unpredictable flow possibilities.
Downtown Hilo Road Work to Cause Closures
The inbound lane on Bayfront Highway and the outbound land at the Pauahi intersection will be closed for two days for reconstruction and pavement.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 12/26/14
For the past four days, the leading front of the June 27 lava flow has remained stalled 700 yards from the back property line of the Pahoa Marketplace.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 12/25/14
The June 27 lava flow has been stalled about 700 yards from the back property line of the Pahoa Marketplace since Monday.
Minimum Wage Increase Begins Jan. 1
The Department of Labor & Industrial Relations announced Wednesday that minimum wage in Hawai’i will increase by 50 cents beginning Jan. 1.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 12/24/14
The June 27 lava flow remains stalled Wednesday, not having advanced since Monday at 4:30 p.m. Currently, the flow is 0.6 miles from Highway 130.
Hilo Woman Charged for Various Offenses
The Hawai’i Police Department located 29-year-old Danielle Kaneao, who was wanted on warrants and in connection to a reported attempted car theft on Nov. 30.
Na’alehu Man Dies at Ka’alualu Bay
A 68-year-old man died off the coast of Ka’alualu Bay in South Point Monday.
Bay Clinic, Walgreens Prepare Prescription Delivery Plan
Bay Clinic, in partnership with Walgreens, has put a delivery service plan in place that will provide continued access to prescription medications in Puna.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 12/23/14
Hawai’i County Civil Defense’s morning overflight shows that the June 27 lava flow has not advanced since 4:30 p.m. Monday.
Mammal Hunting at Pohakuloa Dec. 26
Army officials will open several training areas at Pohakuloa Training Area for bow hunting of mammals on Dec. 26 from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Christmas Day Hunt at Pohakuloa
Army officials will open several training areas at Pohakuloa Training Area for shotgun hunting of bird on Dec. 25 from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Milolii Siren Test Scheduled for Tuesday
As part of an effort to modernize some of the state’s outdoor warning sirens, technicians will work on the siren in Milolii on Tuesday from 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
