East Hawai‘i News
Kea’au Residents Placed on Water Restriction Notice
The Department of Water Supply says that low to no water pressure has been reported in Kea’au. A water tanker is providing drinking water for affected residents on Milo Street.
Police Warn of Counterfeit Bills
The Hawai’i Police Department is warning the public about counterfeit bills reported in the Hilo and Puna Districts.
Volcano Transfer Station Improvements Continue
Improvements continue in upgrading the Volcano Recycling and Transfer Station.
DOH Announces BRFSS to Begin Monday
The Hawai’i State DOH, in collaboration with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, is scheduled to begin its 2015 phone survey for the BRFSS on Monday.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 1/16/15
The June 27 lava flow breakout along the north side of the flow continues to remain active and has advanced further downslope about 50 yards since Thursday.
New Episode of ‘Hawai’i Island’s Most Wanted’ Airs Friday
A new episode of “Hawai’i Island’s Most Wanted” will air Friday evening, featuring a wanted 28-year-old Puna man and a 42-year-old Kailua-Kona man.
PTA Weekend Bird Hunting
Bird hunting at Pohakuloa Training Area has been scheduled daily between Jan. 17 and Jan. 19.
June 27 Lava Flow Breakout Advances, Creating Brush Fire
A breakout from an area of widening above the stalled flow front has advanced about 200 yards per day over the past two days.
PGV Cited for August Hydrogen Sulfide Release
Puna Geothermal Venture has been given a Notice and Finding of Violation and Order from the Hawai’i State Department of Health Clean Air Branch.
Teenager Dies in Pahala Single Vehicle Crash
A 16-year-old girl has died as result of a single-vehicle crash in Pahala that occurred Wednesday night. The driver reportedly fell asleep at the wheel.
Hawai’i DLNR Receives Funding as Part of RCPP
The Hawai’i State Department of Land and Natural Resources has received more than $467,000 as part of the Regional Conservation Partnership Program.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 1/15/15
An on-ground preliminary assessment shows that a breakout along the north margin has nearly caught up to the stalled June 27 lava flow front.
Kayaker Rescued by Coast Guard Off Kohala Coast
A 38-year-old kayaker was rescued by the United States Coast Guard Tuesday night after losing sight of the Big Island due to volcanic smog.
Scholarship Opportunity for High School Seniors
Kiewit Building Group, Inc. is offering seniors interested in pursuing a degree in engineering, architecture, or construction management a scholarship opportunity.
Missing Pahoa Woman Located
The Hawai’i Police Department has located a Pahoa woman previously reported missing.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 1/14/15
Hawai’i County Civil Defense observed during its Wednesday morning overflight that no noticeable advancement had taken place in the north margin of the flow.
Weinberg Friends Grant Awarded to Project Vision Hawai’i
The $10,000 Weinberg Friends grant was awarded to Project Vision Hawai’i, a non-profit organization that provides free vision care to the underserved.
Lava Causes Brush Fire in Ainaloa Area
A brush fire 1.5 miles from the Ainaloa subdivision has occurred as a result of the June 27 lava flow.
Police Search for Missing Pahoa Woman
A 40-year-old Pahoa woman has been reported missing. According to the Hawai’i Police Department, Amy Bond was last seen in Pahoa on Sunday.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 1/13/15
The north breakous of the June 27 lava flow continue to move slowly, advancing only 20 yards since Monday.
