East Hawai‘i News
Hilo Trap and Skeet Range Scheduled Closure
The Hawai’i County Department of Parks and Recreation announced that the Hilo Trap and Skeet Range will temporarily close on Dec. 31.
UH-Hilo Students Win Microsoft Challenge
A team of University of Hawai’i at Hilo computer science students have won the Pitch Video Challenge in the games category of the 2015 Microsoft Imagine Cup.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 12/22/14
The June 27 lava flow continues to advance at a slowed pace, 70 yards since Sunday morning, and is currently 0.6 miles from the Pahoa Marketplace vicinity.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 12/21/14
The June 27 lave flow has advanced about 85 yards in the past 24 hours and is currently 0.6 miles from the Pahoa Marketplace vicinity.
June 27 Lava Flow Update- 12/20/14
The June 27 lava flow has advanced 160 yards since Friday and is about 0.7 miles from the Pahoa Marketplace vicinity. Railroad Avenue will open at Noon Saturday.
Main Suspect in Minit Stop Robbery Arrested
Authorities say they have arrested the man directly responsible for entering into and robbing the Minit Stop convenience store in Hilo on Tuesday afternoon.
Mt. View Woman Released in Officer-Involved Shooting Case
Ashley Brooks De Morales, 33, was released from police custody Friday, two days after being arrested in connection to an officer-involved shooting near Kulani Road on Tuesday.
Arrest Made in June Eden Roc Shooting
Detectives have made an arrest in a shooting that happened nearly six months ago in the Eden Roc subdivision.
Kūhiō Kalaniana‘ole Park Will Close for Scheduled Landscaping
The Hawai’i County Department of Parks and Recreation announced the temporary closure of Kūhiō Kalaniana‘ole Park in Hilo for scheduled landscaping.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 12/19/14
The June 27 lava flow has advanced about 130 yards in the past 24 hours and is currently about .8 miles from the Pahoa Marketplace vicinity.
Railroad Avenue Access Road to Open Saturday
During the meeting, which was attended by Governor David Ige, Hawai’i County Mayor Billy Kenoi announced that Railroad Avenue will open at Noon Saturday.
Woman Arrested in Connection to Hilo Robbery
HPD has arrested Kelly Marie Brightbill, who was wanted for questioning following a convenience store robbery in Hilo. The male suspect remains at large.
Longs Drugs Pahoa Store Closing Saturday
Longs Drugs will close its doors at 1 p.m. Saturday due to the approaching June 27 lava flow. An announcement for a temporary pharmacy space will be announced soon.
Mountain View Woman Booked in Officer-Involved Shooting Incident
An anonymous tip led detectives to the arrest of Ashley Brooks De Morales. She remains in police custody while the investigation continues.
Pahoa CU Hawai’i Branch Shutting Down Operations
CU Hawai’i, in the Pahoa Marketplace, will close at 5 p.m. Thursday due to the ongoing June 27 lava flow threat.
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.
