East Hawai‘i News
Police Release Jan. 9 List of Arrest Warrants
The list informs both the public and the persons sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
Pahoa Transfer Station to Reopen as Waste Facility
Hawai’i County Civil Defense Administrator Darryl Oliveira said in a media briefing the Pahoa Transfer Station is planning to reopen as a waste facility on March 1.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 1/9/15
The June 27 lava flow front and south margin breakout remain stalled, as the two-fingered north margin breakout continues to advance.
Wanted Man Arrested After Two Years
Albert Aukai Manners, who was wanted for over two years, was arrested Thursday at a home in the Ainaloa subdivision.
County Releases Park Maintenance Schedule
The Hawai’i County Parks and Recreation office has announced a schedule of park maintenance throughout the year for four Big Island Parks.
Weekend Bird Hunts at PTA
Army officials will open several training areas at Pohakuloa Training Area for weekend bird hunting.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 1/8/15
The north margin breakout of the June 27 lava flow continues its advancement, moving 50 yards since Wednesday. The flow front and south breakout remain stalled.
Power Restored to all Hawai’i Electric Light Customers
Hawai’i Electric Light crews have restored power to all Big Island customers following outages caused by the weekend storm.
Body of Missing Kea’au Man Found
The body of a Kea’au man, who went missing on Jan. 1, was found Tuesday afternoon by an opihi picker.
Abuse, Reckless Driving Suspect Turns Himself In
Wanted 21-year-old Isaac Rosa turned himself in to police Monday after being sought after for driving recklessly and abusing a family/household member.
Power Restoration in Pa’auilo Discontinues Water Hauling Service
Department of Water Supply officials say power restoration in Pa’auilo discontinues the need for water hauling service and lifts water restriction advisory.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 1/7/15
The flow front and south margin breakout of the June 27 lava flow remain stalled as an upslope breakout on the north margin advanced 75 yards since Tuesday.
UPDATE: Repairs Nearly Complete to Electrical Grid
Final electrical repairs in the Wood Valley and Hamakua areas are being made by Hawai’i Electric Light.
The Kohala Center Receives Federal Farm to School Grant
The Kohala Center has received a federal Farm to School grant that will help schools connect with local producers and teach children where their food comes from.
Flags at Half-Staff Wednesday to Honor Late Rep. Amaral
Flags will fly at half-staff Wednesday at all state offices and agencies in honor of late former State Representative Alvin T. Amaral.
Hawai’i Police Department 2014 DUI Statistics
Traffic fatalities, major accidents caused by DUI, and underage DUI arrests are among the statistics that the Hawai’i Police Department released as improved numbers from 2013.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 1/6/15
The June 27 lava flow front and south breakout remain stalled, as of Tuesday. The Railroad Avenue access route will be closed for maintenance beginning Wednesday.
Hawai’i Electric Light Crews Continue Power Restoration
Hawai’i Electric Light crews continue their efforts Tuesday morning to restore power to the 360 customers who remained without electricity Monday evening.
Gov. Ige Appoints New Directors
Governor David Ige announced Monday the appointments of Elizabeth Kim as Director of Labor and Industrial Relations and Cindy McMillian as Director of Communications.
Hilo Man Charged in New Year’s Terroristic Threatening
A Hilo man has been charged with three counts of first-degree terroristic threatening following an incident that occurred in the early hours of New Year’s Day.
