East Hawai‘i News
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.
E.B. de Silva Elementary Awarded National Recognition
E.B. de Silva Elementary School receives attention as it is one of 337 schools in the nation recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School.
New Outdoor Warning Sirens to be Tested Thursday
The new sirens are part of a state project to fill coverage gaps and modernize ways of getting warning messages out to the community.
Search Underway for Missing Man Near Pohoiki
The missing man, 65-year-old Charles Rosecranes, reportedly fell off of an outdoor skiff early Wednesday morning.
Federal Funding to Aid HCC Job-Training Programs
$10 million in federal funding is being awarded to community colleges across the state for job training programs, including Hawaii Community College.
DUI Arrests Fall Further Below Last Year’s Numbers
DUI arrests are down over 11 percent from 2013 (as of Sept. 28). Major traffic accidents, however, are still above last year’s numbers.
June 27 Lava Flow Advances 100 Yards at Breakout Point
No evacuations have been ordered, and no updated timetable has been given for when the June 27 lava flow could impact Puna roads and communities.
Fire Ant Treatment to Temporarily Close Two Hilo Parks
Mālama Park and Waiākeawaena Park in Hilo will both temporarily close for fire ant treatment.
After Week-Long Stall, June 27 Lava Flow In Motion
The June 27 lava flow front advanced 25 yards between Saturday and Sunday, while a breakout flow upslope moved about 30 yards.
