East Hawai‘i News
Hilo Man Arrested in Weapons Incident
The Hawai’i Police Department arrested and charged 36-year-old Richard Mattos Jr. in connection to an encounter involving a handgun and machete in Hilo.
Kea’au Man Faces Enhanced Charges in HPP Burglary
The Hawai’i Police Department arrested and charged 22-year-old Sebastian Hernandez in connection to an attempted burglary in Hawaiian Paradise Park Wednesday.
Air Quality Remains ‘Good’ Despite Lava
Air quality levels tracked by the Department of Health’s Clean Air Branch have not detected any unsafe levels of air quality in the areas of the June 27 lava flow.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 11/13/14
The three breakouts of the June 27 lava flow that have been active all week continue with their activity as smoke conditions remain moderate to heavy.
Multiple Bird Hunting Areas Opened by PTA
Pohakuloa Training Area officials will open multiple areas for bird hunting on Nov. 15-16 from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m.
FEMA Briefing for State and County Agencies Tuesday
State, county and non-profit organizations are invited to the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Public Assistance program briefings.
June 27 Lava Flow Afternoon Update – 11/12/14
Breakouts of the June 27 lava flow remain active. One has advanced 225 yards in a 24 hour period and could potentially reach Apa’a Street in the next 3-5 days.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 11/12/14
Although the June 27 lava flow remains stalled at the leading front, three breakouts upslope remain active.
June 27 Lava Flow Evening Update – 11/11/14
Officials from Civil Defense and the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory continue to monitor three active breakouts near Apa’a Street.
Police Searching for Man Last Seen in Hilo
Police say that Jeffrey Meek was last seen in Hilo on Saturday.
UH Board of Regents Approves In-State Tuition for All Veterans
The University of Hawai’i Board of Regents approved a policy amendment granting all military veterans in-state tuition.
Fire Hydrant Test Scheduled for Haihai Street
The County of Hawai’i Department of Water Supply will conduct a fire hydrant flow test on a hydrant along Haihai Street on Nov. 13. between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 11/11/14
Officials from Hawai’i County Civil Defense and the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory continue to monitor lava breakouts that are between 490 yards and 1.7 miles upslope of Apa’a Street.
Downtown Hilo Night Road Work Will Cause Closure
Night road work will cause a road closure in downtown Hilo Wednesday night through Thursday morning.
Big Island Veterans Treatment Court Launched Monday
The State’s second Veterans Treatment Court held it’s opening ceremony on Monday.
HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown
DUI arrests on Big Island roadways remain down from last year, by 11.3 percent, while major accidents are up by 14.7 percent this year.
Kilauea Lava Flow Claims First Residential Building
Lava set the residential property ablaze at 11:55 a.m. Monday.
Overnight Water Shut Off to Affect South Hilo
An overnight water shut off will take place Nov. 20 to Nov. 21 in the South Hilo area to conduct waterline work for the Arc of Hilo Site Improvement Project.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 11/10/14
A breakout lobe of the June 27 lava flow is nearing a residential property and is about five yards from the structure, as of Monday morning.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 11/7/14
Although the June 27 lava flow front has not advanced in a week, Hawaiian Volcano Observatory has noted many breakouts above the front.
