East Hawai‘i News
Gov. Ige Appoints New DOH Director
Governor Ige has named Dr. Virginia “Ginny” Pressler as the State’s new Department of Health Director.
Furlough Inmate Returned to HCCC
Tasha Gardner, a Hawai’i Community Correctional Center furlough inmate. has been arrested and returned to HCCC after skipping her scheduled check-in on Nov. 25.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 12/12/14
Having advanced 350 yards in the past 24 hours, the active June 27 lava flow front is 1.8 miles from the intersection of Highway 130 and Pahoa Village Road.
East Hawai’i Officers of the Month Honored
The Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawai’i has named Bryson Miyose “Officer of the Month” for November and Kaeo Drummondo “Officer of the Month” for December.
Broken Insulator Causes Power Outage Near Hilo Life Care Center
Hawai’i Electric Light says 1,040 customers lost power on the upper portion of West Kawailani Street in Hilo at 8:45 a.m. Thursday.
HPD “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” Campaign Begins
Big Island Police will be buckling down on motorists driving under the influence over the holidays as part of the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 12/11/14
The June 27 lava flow has advanced about 340 yards in the past 24 hours and is following a steepest level of descent that takes it towards Pahoa Market Place.
Flight Schedules Released for Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park
Hawai’i Volcano National Park officials have announced flight plans for the remainder of 2014 and into early 2015.
Weekend Bird Hunts at Pohakuloa Training Area
Army officials will open several training areas at Pohakuloa Training Area for bird hunting Dec. 13 and Dec. 14.
DOH: E-Cigarette Usage Climbing Among Public School Students
Usage of non-traditional tobacco products, especially e-cigarettes, among middle and high school students are higher in Hawai’i than the rest of the country.
UPDATE: Fire at Waiakea Uka Gym Under Investigation
A fire that broke out at Waiakea Uka Gym early Wednesday caused $65,000 in damage and is under police investigation. Winter intercession classes have been moved to Andrews Gym.
Fire Ant Treatment Will Close Pana’ewa Zoo
The Pana’ewa Rainforest Zoo and Gardens will temporarily close Dec. 18 for fire ant treatment.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 12/10/14
The June 27 lava flow has chosen a path of steepest descent, leading the flow towards the Pahoa Village Market Place area.
$1.06 Million in Renovations for Volcano Transfer Station
The transfer station in Volcano will undergo $1.06 million in renovations. Ground broke on the project Tuesday.
Police Renew Request for Information on Missing Kea’au Man
The Hawai’i Police Department has renewed its request for information on Jeffery Meek, a Kea’au man who was reported missing on Nov. 8.
Scheduled Closures of Bayfront Highway
Bayfront Highway will be closed overnight both on Tuesday and Wednesday for continued roadwork in the area.
UPDATE: Rescued Mariner En Route to Molokai
Ron Ingraham, 67, the mariner who placed a mayday call on Nov. 27, was found alive aboard his vessel Tuesday morning.
Shriners Hospital to Hold Keiki Clinic
Specialists with Shriners Hospital for Children in Honolulu will be visiting Hilo Friday for a one-day children outreach clinic.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 12/9/14
The June 27 lava flow remains active, advancing 225 yards in the past 24 hours. The flow is 2.2 miles from the Highway 130 and Pahoa Village Road intersection.
Volunteers Sought After in Broadband Study
Volunteers are being sought after by the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs’ for a program called Measuring Broadband Hawai’i.
