East Hawai‘i News
PGV Cited for August Hydrogen Sulfide Release
Puna Geothermal Venture has been given a Notice and Finding of Violation and Order from the Hawai’i State Department of Health Clean Air Branch.
Teenager Dies in Pahala Single Vehicle Crash
A 16-year-old girl has died as result of a single-vehicle crash in Pahala that occurred Wednesday night. The driver reportedly fell asleep at the wheel.
Hawai’i DLNR Receives Funding as Part of RCPP
The Hawai’i State Department of Land and Natural Resources has received more than $467,000 as part of the Regional Conservation Partnership Program.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 1/15/15
An on-ground preliminary assessment shows that a breakout along the north margin has nearly caught up to the stalled June 27 lava flow front.
Kayaker Rescued by Coast Guard Off Kohala Coast
A 38-year-old kayaker was rescued by the United States Coast Guard Tuesday night after losing sight of the Big Island due to volcanic smog.
Scholarship Opportunity for High School Seniors
Kiewit Building Group, Inc. is offering seniors interested in pursuing a degree in engineering, architecture, or construction management a scholarship opportunity.
Missing Pahoa Woman Located
The Hawai’i Police Department has located a Pahoa woman previously reported missing.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 1/14/15
Hawai’i County Civil Defense observed during its Wednesday morning overflight that no noticeable advancement had taken place in the north margin of the flow.
Weinberg Friends Grant Awarded to Project Vision Hawai’i
The $10,000 Weinberg Friends grant was awarded to Project Vision Hawai’i, a non-profit organization that provides free vision care to the underserved.
Lava Causes Brush Fire in Ainaloa Area
A brush fire 1.5 miles from the Ainaloa subdivision has occurred as a result of the June 27 lava flow.
Police Search for Missing Pahoa Woman
A 40-year-old Pahoa woman has been reported missing. According to the Hawai’i Police Department, Amy Bond was last seen in Pahoa on Sunday.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 1/13/15
The north breakous of the June 27 lava flow continue to move slowly, advancing only 20 yards since Monday.
HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown
2015 begins on a positive note when it comes to DUI arrests on Big Island roadways. All statistics are down as the new year begins.
DOE Launching Spring ‘Smarter Balanced’ Assessments
The Department of Education will be administering Smarter Balanced Assessments to student in the coming spring.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 1/12/15
The north margin breakouts of the June 27 lava flow remain active and slow moving, showing advancement of 30 yards since Sunday.
Police Search for Missing Hilo Teen
The Hawai’i Police Department is searching for 16-year-old Samson Mahu, who was last seen Oct. 31 in Hilo.
Man Arrested, Charged in Stolen Vehicle Incident
The arrest of Jerald Cline, 27, on Thursday led to the discovery of additional stolen vehicles found at a Mountain View residence.
June 17 Lava Flow Update – 1/11/15
The two northern breakouts of the June 27 lava flow that remain active have advanced 90 yards since Saturday. The flow front and south breakout remain stalled.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 1/10/15
Two north margins of the flow have advanced 30 yards since Friday, while the flow front and south margin breakout both remain stalled.
Body of Ocean View Fire Victim Identified
The body of a man who died New Year’s Eve in an Ocean View house fire was identified.
