East Hawai‘i News
P&R Battle Against Fire Ants Continues
The Hawai’i County Parks and Recreation Department continues its ongoing efforts to fight fire ants.
HPD Looking for Missing Hilo Man
David Acasio, who does not have a permanent address, was last seen in Hilo on Thursday.
8 P.M. UPDATE: Impact Update on Hurricane Ana
No changes have been made to the alerts that are posted. The intensity has not changed since the last update but the track has been nudged farther west.
Police Release Oct. 17 List of Arrest Warrants
The list informs both the public and the persons sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
2 P.M. UPDATE: Ana Strengthens, But Forecast Remains Unchanged
Gusts up to 40 miles per hour and waves reaching 15 feet have already been felt at South Point.
DLNR Closures as Ana Approaches
The Department of Land and Natural Resources has issued a list of closures of their managed areas as Hurricane Ana approaches.
Evacuation Sites to Open at Noon
The Hawai’i Red Cross will be opening five evacuation shelters throughout the island in anticipation of Tropical Storm Ana.
11 A.M. UPDATE: Ana Upgraded to a Hurricane
Hurricane Ana is now a Category 1 Hurricane south of the Big Island.
FRIDAY 5 A.M. UPDATE: Hurricane Conditions Unlikely for Ana
Ana continues to move far away from the state, but Chief Meteorologist Malika Dudley reminds the public that adverse weather remains in the forecast.
11 P.M. UPDATE: Ana Quickens; Kauai & Ni’ihau In Forecast Cone
Hawai’i County remains in a Tropical Storm Watch as Ana continues to move farther away.
8 P.M. UPDATE: Ana Strengthens as Path Still Uncertain
As Ana draws closer, a Tropical Storm Warning has been issued for leeward and southeastern coastal waters.
Young Brothers Adjusts Sailing Schedules Due to Ana
Young Brothers Ltd. is monitoring Tropical Storm Ana and its affect on the Hilo and Kawaihae ports.
2 P.M. UPDATE: Ana Still Projected to Pass South of Big Island
During the Central Pacific Hurricane Center’s 2 p.m. briefing, forecasters gave an update on Ana’s path, which still takes it South of the Big Island.
Second Man Arrested and Charged in Sept. 8 Burglary
A second man has been arrested and charged in connection to a Sept. 8 burglary. These crimes are elevated during the current proclamation of a state of emergency.
11 A.M. UPDATE: Ana Slows Slightly, Still a Hurricane by Friday
Chief Meteorologist Malika Dudley says that based on the latest forecast models, Tropical Storm Ana is still forecast to reach hurricane status by the end of the week.
CPHC: Ana Now Expected to Become Hurricane Friday
Ana projects a tricky forecast, says Chief Meterologist Malika Dudley, but heavy rain, winds, and seas are still expected to impact the Big Island soon.
HVNP Seeks Public Comment on Entrance Fee Increases
Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park is seeking public comment in regards to proposed entrance fee increases beginning in 2015.
Tropical Storm Watch Issued for Hawai’i County
As of 5 p.m. Wednesday, Tropical Storm Ana was located 580 miles southeast of Hilo and 635 miles southeast of Kailua-Kona.
Pana‘ewa Zoo Playground to Remain Closed Until Oct. 24
The temporary reopening of the Pana’ewa Zoo Playground has been canceled due to wet weather.
DOE Closes Big Island Public Schools on Friday
All high school sporting events are cancelled or postponed, beginning Thursday, and public schools will be kept closed the following day.
