East Hawai‘i News
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 2/2/15
Hawai’i County Civil Defense says that the June 27 lava flow continues to show no advancement in all downslope areas.
HPD Recognizes 82nd Recruit Class
The Hawai’i Police Department recognized its 82nd recruit class on Friday during a ceremony at the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 2/1/15
No advancement has been seen on any of the June 27 lava flow downslope breakouts and minimal activity has been observed.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 1/31/15
All downslope activity within the June 27 lava flow remains stalled as of Saturday morning.
Military Convoys Scheduled in Hilo Next Week
Military convoys of Hilo-based service members are scheduled for Feb. 5, 6, and 8.
Kupu Accepting Summer Internship Applications
Kupu is accepting applications from youth and adults for its environmental and sustainability-related Summer internships.
Police Release Jan. 30 Arrest Warrants
The list informs both the public and the individuals sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
Humpback Whale 20th Anniversary Ocean Count
The Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary is in search for volunteers to help with the 2015 Sanctuary Ocean Count.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 1/30/15
Over the course of the past week, the distal portion of the June 27 lava flow stemming from the north margin has shown little advancement.
Weekend Mammal Hunting at PTA
Army officials plan to open training areas 1 and 2 at the Pohakuloa Training Area for mammal hunting over the weekend.
HPD Warns of Increased DUI Checkpoints
The Hawai’i Police Department warns the public of increased DUI checkpoints over Super Bowl weekend.
Kawamoto Swim Stadium Scheduled for Fire Ant Treatment
Fire ant treatment at Kawamoto Swim Stadium will cause a closure on Feb. 5. Normal operating hours are expected to resume the following day.
Waiakea Uka Water Restriction Advisory Suspended
The Department of Water Supply has lifted the Emergency Water Restriction Advisory for the Waiakea Uka Area as of 8:30 a.m. Thursday morning.
UPDATE: Two Dead Following Holualoa Fire
Two unidentified individuals died as result of an overnight structure fire that occurred in Holualoa.
Overnight HPP Structure Fire Deemed Suspicious
The Hawai’i Fire Department responded to a fire in the Hawaiian Paradise Park subdivision overnight.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 1/29/15
Advancement of the distal north margin breakout continues to remain at a standstill as the area behind the front continues to widen.
HTA Aids in Fire Ant Combat with Grant
The Hawai’i Tourism Authority has granted the County of Hawai’i Department of Parks and Recreation $50,000 to combat fire ants.
Waiakea Uka Water Restriction Advisory
The Department of Water Supply has issued a water restriction advisory for residents in the Waiakea Uka area.
Police Search for Wanted Hilo Man
The Hawai’i Police Department is searching for a Hilo man wanted on arrest warrants for violating probation.
Puna Man Arrested in iPad Theft
The Hawai’i Police Department has arrested and charged a Puna man in connection to a stolen iPad incident in Hilo.
