East Hawai‘i News
Big Island Farmer to Receive Ka Lei Hana Heritage Award
The University of Hawai’i at Manoa’s College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources will honor two outstanding individuals at an upcoming ceremony.
No Tsunami Threat Following Chile 6.9 M Quake
No tsunami threat has been generated following a 6.9 magnitude earthquake in northern Chile Wednesday morning.
PTA Weekend Mammal Hunting
Several training areas will be opened at the Pohakuloa Training Area for mammal hunting over the weekend.
UPDATE: June 27 Lava Flow Update – 2/11/15
Hawai’i County Civil Defense’s morning overflight for Wednesday was delayed. Hawaiian Volcano Observatory personnel conducted a Tuesday afternoon assessment.
HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown
Statistics for DUI related incidents continue to remain down in 2015, compared to last year.
Pahoa Community Lava Meetings Suspended
Weekly community lava meetings with Hawai’i County Civil Defense and partnering organizations have been suspended until furth
Human Resources Management System Upgrade Complete
The $1.57 million Human Resources Management System Upgrade was completed as scheduled.
Gabbard Honored for Support of National Service
Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard will be honored for her support of national service with the Outstanding New Member Award by Voices for National Service.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 2/10/15
Smoke and vog conditions improved Tuesday morning after a prolonged period of moderate to heavy conditions. Lava advancement remains stalled downslope but activity continues.
State Office of Consumer Protection Names New Director
Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Director Catherine P. Awakuni Colón has named Stephen Levins executive director for the State Office of Consumer Protection.
Kea’au, Konawaena Assist in ‘STOP if You Love Me’ Campaign
Two Big Island High Schools will take part in the national “Stop if You Love Me” campaign along with 373 public school students from 23 schools state-wide.
4.3 Magnitude Earthquake Recorded Near Kilauea Summit
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake was recorded on the Big Island at 8:16 a.m. Monday. The earthquake was centered about 5 miles from the summit of Kilauea.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 2/9/15
June 27 lava flow activity remains stalled in downslope areas, however, there is evidence that the tube system continues to be supplied with lava.
Honomu Senior Club Restructuring Meeting
The County of Hawai’i Department of Parks an d Recreation’s Elderly Activities Division will hold a meeting on Feb. 17 to discuss the Honomu Senior Club.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 2/8/15
Hawai’i County Civil Defense said Sunday morning that the June 27 lava flow remains stalled in all downslope areas. Moderate to heavy vog and smoke conditions continue.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 2/7/15
Moderate to heavy smoke and vog conditions remain consistent as the downslope areas of the June 27 lava flow remain stalled.
Police Release Feb. 6 Arrest Warrants
The list informs both the public and the individuals sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
HSPLS to Observe President’s Day
Libraries within the Hawai’i State Public Library System will close in observance of President’s Day.
Police Search for Missing Teen Last Seen in Hilo
The Hawai’i Police Department is searching for missing 15-year-old Kyara K. Kalili, who was last seen in Hilo on Jan. 9.
Man Dies at Boiling Pots in Apparent Drowning
An apparent drowning led to the death of a Puna man at Boiling Ponds in Hilo Thursday.
