East Hawai‘i News
Weekly DUI Stats: 28 Arrested on Big Island Roads
DUI arrests are down 10.5 percent as compared to this time last year. Major accidents, however, are still up by 11.4 percent.
June 27 Lava Flow May Reach Apa’a St. in 16 Days
As of Monday, the June 27 lava flow is estimated to be about 1.1 miles away from Apa’a St. in a straight line distance and 1.7 miles from Pahoa Village Road.
E.B. de Silva Recognized as a Strive HI School
E.B. de Silva Elementary school has received recognition as one of 15 elementary schools to earn the Strive HI Performance award from the Hawai’i State DOE.
Governor Candidate Forum Set for Hilo
A Gubernatorial candidate forum will be held at Sangha Hall on Thursday, Oct. 9.
Treatment of Fire Ants to Close Big Island Parks
The Hawai’i County Department of Parks and Recreation has scheduled fire ant treatments at a number of Big Island parks.
UPDATE: HFD Contains Brush Fire Mauka of Hwy 130
Members of the Hawai`i County Fire Department have set up two fire breaks to protect the fire from affecting nearby structures.
June 27 Kilauea Lava Flow Advances 100 Yards into Sunday
As of Saturday’s estimates, the front of the June 27 lava flow is 1.2 miles from Apaa St. and 1.9 miles from Pahoa Village Road.
Missing 62-Year-Old Woman Located
The woman, Linda Ann Laurence, was found several hours after authorities issued a public alert to locate her.
Construction Closes Kalapana Lava Viewing Area
Construction on Chain of Craters road has closed the Kalapana Lava Viewing Area until further notice.
Coast Guard Suspends Search for Missing Fisherman
Despite the Coast Guard’s announcement, which came Thursday night, the Hawai`i County Fire Department continued its search on Friday morning.
Police Locate Hilo Man Wanted for Questioning in Robbery Case
Jeffrey DeCastro has been released from police custody while investigators continue to look into a robbery that occurred on Sept. 15
Police Release Oct. 3 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Deadline for Voter Registration Oct. 6
Drive-thru locations, including the one featured here on Kilauea Ave., will be open on Oct. 4 and Oct. 6 to register voters. File Photo.
Temporary Water Shutoff Planned Near Old Hilo Airport
The water shutoff will run along a portion of Operations St. in Hilo from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Oct. 8.
DOH Extends Public Comment Period Regarding Cesspools
Informational meetings will be held in Kailua-Kona on Oct. 9 and Hilo on Oct. 16.
CCECS to Hold Adobe Photoshop Workshop
The University of Hawai’i at Hilo’s College of Continuing Education and Community Service will hold a two-day workshop on Adobe Photoshop CS6 Basics.
State Portion of Chain of Craters Road Turned Over to County
Governor Neal Abercrombie’s executive order hands over the 3.68 miles of Chain of Craters road operated by the state to the County of Hawai`i.
Police Locate Wanted Hilo Man
A Hilo man featured on the television show “Hawai`i Island’s Most Wanted” was located and arrested on Monday. He was wanted on warrants.
