East Hawai‘i News
Home Fires Generate Most Red Cross Response
The Hawai’i Red Cross responds to a disaster every four days in Hawai’i. A majority of the events are home fires.
Unemployment in Hawai’i Remains Low
The Hawai’i State Department of Labor and Industrial Relations announced Thursday that the state’s unemployment rate in November was down to 4 percent.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 12/18/14
Hawai’i County Civil Defense says that the June 27 lava flow front may be slowing, moving 165 yards since Wednesday.
Hazardous Odor Reported at Waiakea Intermediate
Waiakea Intermediate School students experienced a brief interruption to their school day Wednesday when reports of a hazardous smell prompted HFD attention.
Tuesday Minit Stop Robbery Under Investigation
The Hawai’i Police Department is investigating a robbery that occurred at a Minit Stop location in Hilo on Tuesday.
Weekend Hunts Scheduled at PTA
Army officials will open training areas at Pohakuloa Training Area for bird hunting over the weekend.
Post-Holiday Tree Recycling
The Hawai’i County Department of Environmental Management, Solid Waste Division will offer “Treecycling” for holiday trees, beginning Dec. 26.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 12/17/14
The June 27 lava flow advanced 220 yards since Tuesday and is 0.9 miles from the Pahoa Marketplace vicinity. Officials say lava could reach the area in five days.
Island Princess Macadamia Nut Facility Break-In
Police are investigating a break-in at the Island Princess Macadamia Nut Facility in Kea’au.
Police-Involved Shooting in Puna Under Investigation
A Hawai’i Police Department officer fired a shot at a stolen vehicle as it sped towards officers in a threatening manner Tuesday afternoon.
Air Quality in Pahoa Monitored by Temporary Devices
Three temporary air quality monitors have been installed in the Pahoa proximity. Information from the devices is available online for the public.
Pahoa’s Malama Mart Gas N Go to Close Tuesday
Malama Mart Gas N Go will close Tuesday night at 6 p.m. ahead of potential impact from the June 27 lava flow, which is approximately a mile away from the area.
Lava Viewing in Pahoa Ready for the Public
The County of Hawai’i is ready to open the Pahoa Transfer Station for public viewing beginning Wednesday, Dec. 17.
HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown
Twenty-one motorists were arrested for driving under the influence between Dec. 8 and Dec. 14. DUI arrests overall remain down by 13.1 percent from 2013.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 12/16/14
The June 27 lava flow has advanced 275 yards since Monday and is about 1 mile from the Pahoa Marketplace vicinity.
UPDATE: Malama Market in Pahoa Closing Thursday
Business owners in the Pahoa Marketplace are preparing for the potential impact of the June 27 lava flow as it nears, just over a mile away.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 12/15/14
The active June 27 lava flow has advanced about 300 yards since Sunday and is currently 1.2 miles from the Pahoa Marketplace area.
Lifeguard Tower Replacement Will Close Honoli’i
Honoli’i Beach Park and Bayfront Beach will be closed Wednesday morning for the replacement of the lifeguard tower by the Hawai’i Fire Department.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 12/14/14
The active June 27 lava flow front has advanced about 300 yards in the past 24 hours. The flow is currently 1.4 miles from the Pahoa Village Marketplace area.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 12/13/14
The active June 27 lava flow is currently 1.7 miles from the Highway 130 and Pahoa Village Road intersection and has advanced about 225 yards since Friday.
