East Hawai‘i News
Hawai’i Ranked 45 in Overall Smoking Costs
Hawai’i has been ranked as the 45th most costly state when it comes to overall ranking of smoking costs, according to a recent study conducted by WalletHub.
Kaiser Permanente’s 10th Annual Day of Service
Kaiser Permanente participated in its 10th annual Day of Service on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. More than 1,000 volunteers participated island-wide.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 1/20/15
The active and advancing north margin breakout of the June 27 lava flow has advanced 15 yards in the past 24 hours.
Veterans to Receive French Legion of Honour Award
Big Island veterans of the 442nd infantry’s 100th battalion will be recognized for their bravery 70 years after their daring rescue of a Texas battalion.
Hawai’i Forest and Trail Donates to HFI Crowdfunding Campaign
Hawai’i Forest and Trail founders Rob and Cindy Pacheco donated $5,500 to the Hawai’i Forest Industry Association and Hawai’i Forest Initiatives Crowdfund campaign.
Siren Test at King’s Landing Tuesday
Hawai’i Emergency Management Agency, in coordination with Hawai’i County Civil Defense, will conduct a siren test at King’s Landing in Hilo on Tuesday.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 1/19/15
Hawai’i County Civil Defense reported Monday morning that the advancing north margin breakout has shown no signs of advancement in the past 24 hours.
HFD: Unwanted, Illegal, and Damaged Firework Collection
Hawai’i County Fire Department Chief Darren Rosario announced that a collection of illegal, damaged, and unwanted fireworks will take place on Jan. 26.
Swimmer Rescued from Niikai Gulch
A 23-year-old woman was tended to after suffering an ankle injury caused by a fall at Niikai Gulch.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 1/18/15
The active and advancing north breakout of the June 27 lava flow has advanced 70 yards since Friday.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 1/17/15
The most active breakout of the June 27 lava flow has advanced 120 yards since Friday. Currently, the flow is 0.4 miles from Highway 130.
Police Release Jan. 16 List of Arrest Warrants
The list informs both the public and the persons sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
Kea’au Residents Placed on Water Restriction Notice
The Department of Water Supply says that low to no water pressure has been reported in Kea’au. A water tanker is providing drinking water for affected residents on Milo Street.
Police Warn of Counterfeit Bills
The Hawai’i Police Department is warning the public about counterfeit bills reported in the Hilo and Puna Districts.
Volcano Transfer Station Improvements Continue
Improvements continue in upgrading the Volcano Recycling and Transfer Station.
DOH Announces BRFSS to Begin Monday
The Hawai’i State DOH, in collaboration with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, is scheduled to begin its 2015 phone survey for the BRFSS on Monday.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 1/16/15
The June 27 lava flow breakout along the north side of the flow continues to remain active and has advanced further downslope about 50 yards since Thursday.
New Episode of ‘Hawai’i Island’s Most Wanted’ Airs Friday
A new episode of “Hawai’i Island’s Most Wanted” will air Friday evening, featuring a wanted 28-year-old Puna man and a 42-year-old Kailua-Kona man.
PTA Weekend Bird Hunting
Bird hunting at Pohakuloa Training Area has been scheduled daily between Jan. 17 and Jan. 19.
June 27 Lava Flow Breakout Advances, Creating Brush Fire
A breakout from an area of widening above the stalled flow front has advanced about 200 yards per day over the past two days.
