East Hawai‘i News
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.
Waimea Women’s Center Will Receive March of Dimes Grant
Waimea Women’s Center will be one of this year’s March of Dimes Hawai’i Chapter grant recipients.
Hawai’i Electric Light Arbor Day Tree Giveaway Postponed
Hawai’i Electric Light has postponed its scheduled tree giveaway due to the unavailability of plants.
Police Release Nov. 7 List of Arrest Warrants
The list informs both the public and the persons sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
UHH Will Receive Portion of $58.5 Million
The University of Hawai’i at Hilo will receive nearly $3.5 million in funds released by Gov. Abercrombie for Capital Renewal and Deferred Maintenance.
HPD Warns About Subscription Scam
The Hawai’i Police Department is warning the public about a subscription scam after a Kealakekua man received suspicious mail.
New Arrests Made in Kaumana Drive Burglary
Two of the individuals who were arrested in connection to the Kaumana Drive burglary were also tied to a second robbery in Waiakea Uka.
Kamehameha Senior Earns Academic Recognition
Lily Ayau, a senior at Kamehameha Schools Hawai’i, has earned academic honor as a Commended Student in the 2015 National Merit Scholarship Program.
PTA Opens for Bird Hunting
Pohakuloa Training Area officials are opening several training areas for bird hunting Nov. 8-11 from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Man Found Dead in Hawaiian Acres Identified
A man found dead the day after a Halloween party in Hawaiian Acres has been identified.
Transition Process to Begin for Pahoa Area Students
Pahoa-area students will begin to transition to new school campuses on Friday.
Man Found Dead in Hawaiian Acres
Foul play has been ruled out in the death of an unknown man who was found dead on a property in Hawaiian Acres Saturday.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 11/6/14
The June 27 lava flow remains 480 feet from Pahoa Village Road, having not advanced in six days. Breakouts upslope remain .7 to 1.5 miles from the flow front.
Progress Made on Chain of Craters Kalapana Road
The rough grade of the Chain of Craters Kalapana Road has been completed. Work on the next phase, crushing excavated material, is ready to begin.
Puna Geothermal Venture Plant Pressure Release
At 1:06 p.m. Wednesday, the Puna Geothermal Venture Plant experienced a pressure release, it has been determined that no hydrogen sulfide was released.
Public Comment Sought on Emergency Road Review
Public comment is sought by Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park on the environmental review and decision making involving Chain of Craters Kalapana Road.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 11/5/14
The June 27 lava flow front remains stalled with five days of no movement. Breakouts upslope are active and the flow surface continues to inflate.
2014 General Election – Final Results
Very few races were close Tuesday, except for the County Council District 5 showdown, won by Daniel Paleka Jr. over Tiffany Edwards Hunt.
