East Hawai‘i News
Agreement Reached for Two Lane Chain of Craters Road
Work will begin on Oct. 24 to restore Chain of Craters Road to include two lanes of traffic.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 10/21/14
The June 27 lava flow has resumed, moving 30 yards since yesterday. Other lava flow breakouts have continued to move.
Kona District Has Most DUI Arrests in 2014
Kona leads all districts with over 36 percent of all DUI arrests made this year.
UH-Hilo CAFNRM to Host Presentation on Agroforestry
The UH-Hilo College of Agriculture, Forestry, and Natural Resource Management will host a presentation on agroforestry, presented by Dave Sansone.
Section of Kamehameha Ave. to Close Monday Night
At 8 p.m., crews will close parts of Kamehameha Ave. to remove concrete barriers along the road.
Police Searching for Missing 36-Year-Old Woman
A family member on the mainland told police that Fromm had not communicated for a week.
DOE, DOH Release Safety and Wellness Results
The DOE and DOH have released Safety and Wellness Survey results from the 2012-2013 school year. Four Big Island schools are ranked in the top 90 percent.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 10/20/14
The June 27 lava flow remains stalled and approximately 0.6 miles from Apa’a St. A narrow, slow moving finger along the East edge of the front has broken out.
Hilo Man Charged with Attempted Murder
The suspect, Atkinson Nakashima, allegedly used a machete during an altercation that occurred early Saturday morning.
Portions of Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park Shuttered Sunday
More areas of the popular national park were opened on Sunday, but Mauna Loa Road and Ka’u’s Kahuku Unit were kept closed.
Flood Advisory Posted for East Hawai’i
Near stationary heavy rain is showing up on radar over Hilo and other East Hawai’i areas.
Flood Advisory for Kona Area Expires
Coastal waters around the Big Island remain under a Small Craft Advisory until 6 p.m. Sunday.
2 P.M. UPDATE: Flood Warning Extended, Conditions to Improve
A gradual improvement in conditions is expected for Hawaii County starting tonight, but the threat for heavy rain still exists along the southeastern coast.
Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park Partially Reopens
Hurricane damage kept some of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park closed Saturday, including the Thurston Lava Tube, Kīlauea Iki Overlook, and Chain of Craters Road.
Small Numbers Turn Up at Big Island Red Cross Shelters
One shelter, Waiakea High School, did not have a single person walk in during Hurricane Ana’s presence around the island.
BREAKING: Flash Flood Warning, Wind Advisory for Hawai’i County
Hawai’i County Civil Defense reported road closures due to flash flooding near Kawa Flats between 57 and 58 miles markers of the Mamalahoa Highway.
2 A.M. UPDATE: Tropical Storm Watch Cancelled
While the Tropical Storm Watch was cancelled, a flood advisory remains in effect for the Big Island until 4:30 a.m.
11 P.M. UPDATE: Ana Strengthens, Tropical Storm Conditions Unlikely
The intensity of the Hurricane Ana has increased a bit since the last update and the track still brings Ana south of the islands through the forecast period.
BREAKING: Flood Advisory Issued for Big Island
According to the National Weather Service, heavy rain was falling near Kapapala Ranch and Wood Valley at a rate of 2 – 3 inches per hour.
UHH, Hawai’i CC Weekend Operation Update
The University of Hawai’i System has announced an update on weekend operations for UH-Hilo and Hawai’i CC.
