East Hawai‘i News
Kealakehe Students Test Lunar Landers
Kealakehe High School students participating in the PISCES, NASA, and Google EXPRIZE team lunar dust shield experiment will have the opportunity to test their technology this week.
HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown
Major accidents and DUI arrests remain down from the same time last year, but traffic fatalities remain at a 66.7 percent increase.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 3/17/15
Moderate to heavy smoke and vog conditions are filling the lower Puna and Hilo air Tuesday, according to Hawai’i County Civil Defense.
BIPC Gives Torch of Light and Lava Tube Awards
The Big Island Press Club recognizes Hawaiian Volcano Observatory Scientists with its Torch of Light Award and Chief Elections Officer Scott Nago with its Lava Tube Dishonor.
Downtown Hilo Waterline Work Continues Tuesday
Continued waterline work for the Kamehameha Avenue Reconstruction Project will cause a temporary water shut-off in the Downtown Hilo area on Tuesday.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 3/16/15
As downslope portions of the June 27 lava flow continue to remain relatively inactive, three summit area breakouts are being monitored.
Scheduled Road Closures March 16-20
The Department of Transportation has announced two roadway projects that will cause temporary road closures.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 3/15/15
Downslope activity from the June 27 lava flow remains minimal as upslope breakouts remain active.
HPD Searches for Missing Woman
The Hawai’i Police Department is searching for missing 55-year-old Ada Araki.
Permaculture Parking Lot Paving Way to Sustainability at UH Hilo
Kumukoa household and UH students partnering in green initiative to beautify parking area.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 3/14/15
Little activity was observed Saturday in the downslope area of the June 27 lava flow as small breakouts continue near the summit.
Boys and Girls Club Hosting Youth of the Year Banquet
Honorees to be recognized in evening of music, speeches, entertainment, auctions, and food.
Triathlon Bike Remains Missing in HPP Theft
The Hawai’i Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating a 2012 Orbea Triathlon bicycle stolen from a Hawaiian Paradise Park home.
HPD Locates Missing 15-Year-Old
The Hawai’i Police Department located missing teenager, Kyara K. Kalili, Thursday in Hilo.
Flags at Half-Staff Sunday for Rep. Carroll
Flags will fly at half-staff Sunday in honor of late former State Representative Diana “Mele” Carroll.
Police Release March 13 Arrest Warrants
The list informs both the public and the individuals sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 3/13/15
Poor weather kept Hawai’i County Civil Defense from conducting its full assessment of the June 27 lava flow. Downslope areas observed showed little activity.
Weekend PTA Bearded Turkey Hunting
Pohakuloa Training Area will open various areas for bearded turkey hunting on March 14-15.
‘Lunar Concrete’ May Pave the Way for Sustainability
Three prototypes of concrete were laid in downtown Hilo Thursday afternoon as part of a year-long project to test out “lunar concrete.”
HPD Warns of Fake Raffle Tickets
The Hawai’i Police Department is warning the public about fake raffle tickets claiming to be from a seed shop and sold by a man in the Puna District.
