East Hawai‘i News
Waiakea’s Lisa Ishimoto Honored for Essay
Waiakea High School student Lisa Ishimoto was among six students to be honored Thursday for winning in an essay contest.
June 27 Lava Update – 10/24/14
The new leading edge of the lava flow has advanced approximately 300 yards since yesterday, bringing the flow within 250 yards of Apa’a St.
Police Release Oct. 24 List of Warrants
The list informs both the public and the individuals sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
Pahoa Transfer Station to Close Friday
The Pahoa Recycling and Transfer Station will close on Friday, temporarily relocating to an area on Kauhale Road beginning on Saturday at 6 a.m.
Reserve Officer McGuire Named Officer of the Month
Reserve Officer Iris McGuire was named Officer of the Month of October for her dedication to her community during Tropical Storm Iselle.
P.M. UPDATE: Lava Flow Advances Another 130 Yards
Since 7 a.m. Wednesday, the June 27 Kilauea lava flow has advanced 555 yards and continues to move downhill towards Apa’a St. and the Pahoa Transfer Station.
New Fast-Paced Lava Front Closes Roads
The new flow front has advanced approximately 425 yards since yesterday and is 0.3 miles from the Apa’a St. area. Road closures are in effect for the area.
Second Arrest Made in W. Kawili St. Altercation
A 16-year-old male has been arrested in connection to an altercation that occurred in Hilo. This follows the arrest and attempted murder charge of a Pahoa man.
SBA Makes Disaster Loans Available After Iselle’s Impact
A Disaster Loan Outreach Center has opened at the Pahoa Community Center for those wishing to apply for federal disaster loans to cover damage caused by Tropical Storm Iselle.
NAS Pool to Close for Electrical Work
The Department of Parks and Recreation will close the NAS pool on Oct. 30 for electrical work.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 10/22/14
The breakout flow that has been moving at a fast rate advanced 100 yards since yesterday, overtaking the original flow.
Agreement Reached for Two Lane Chain of Craters Road
Work will begin on Oct. 24 to restore Chain of Craters Road to include two lanes of traffic.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 10/21/14
The June 27 lava flow has resumed, moving 30 yards since yesterday. Other lava flow breakouts have continued to move.
Kona District Has Most DUI Arrests in 2014
Kona leads all districts with over 36 percent of all DUI arrests made this year.
UH-Hilo CAFNRM to Host Presentation on Agroforestry
The UH-Hilo College of Agriculture, Forestry, and Natural Resource Management will host a presentation on agroforestry, presented by Dave Sansone.
Section of Kamehameha Ave. to Close Monday Night
At 8 p.m., crews will close parts of Kamehameha Ave. to remove concrete barriers along the road.
Police Searching for Missing 36-Year-Old Woman
A family member on the mainland told police that Fromm had not communicated for a week.
DOE, DOH Release Safety and Wellness Results
The DOE and DOH have released Safety and Wellness Survey results from the 2012-2013 school year. Four Big Island schools are ranked in the top 90 percent.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 10/20/14
The June 27 lava flow remains stalled and approximately 0.6 miles from Apa’a St. A narrow, slow moving finger along the East edge of the front has broken out.
