East Hawai‘i News
High Surf Causes Partial Closure of Bayfront Highway
A high surf advisory is posted for East facing shores until 6 pm Saturday. Bayfront Highway between Pauahi Street and Waianuenue Avenue was closed early Friday afternoon.
Free Legal Help Clinic Saturday for Puna Residents
Volunteer attorneys will be providing free legal help to Puna residents affected by Hurricane Iselle or the lava flow at Kea’au High School and Mt. View Gym.
Record Temperature Set in Hilo Thursday
Thursday’s high temperature reached 90 degrees in Hilo, and conditions through the weekend aren’t expected to give residents much of a reprieve from the heat.
HI-SEAS: 8 Month Mars Simulation Crew Recruited
The University of Hawaii announces the crew for the third HI-SEAS mission.
June 27 Lava Front Stalls; Breakout Flow Moves Northeast
While the front of the June 27 lava flow has stalled, a breakout flow is being monitored several hundred yards upslope.
Autopsy Ordered After Apparent Drowning at Punalu’u Beach
The victim, 53-year-old Reginald Awaa, was diving with family when he apparently drowned.
HPD to Set One-Way Traffic Pattern During SJS Country Fair
The one-way pattern will affect Kapiolani Street between 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 4.
Police Arrest 11 Last Week for DUI Offenses
Whie DUI arrests remain down from last year, major traffic accidents are still beyond last year’s numbers by over 12 percent.
Lava Flow Update For Monday, Sept.22
Hawai’i County officials report the June 27 lava flow has not advanced since Sunday.
UPDATE: Kaawa Flats Now Open
Route 11 between the 58 and 59 mile markers in the Kau district is closed due to flooding. Heavy rains continue in the area.
UPDATE: Lava Flow Update For Saturday, Sept. 20
According to information from the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, the flow front has slowed considerably over the past day.
Big Island Lane Closures For The Week Of Sept. 20 – Sept. 26
East Hawai’i drivers should expect some traffic interference Monday.
Judge Grants TRO Against County in Kona Panhandling Case
The restraining order allows for plaintiff Justin Guy to hold a sign saying “Homeless Please Help” without any interference from the county.
Lava Flow Update For Friday, Sept. 19
The June 27 lava flow is continuing in a northeast direction in the northwest portion of Kaohe Homesteads subdivision.
Police Investigate Puna Robbery
Hawaiʻi Island Police are investigating a residential robbery that occurred around 8 p.m. Wednesday night in Puna.
UPDATE: Honoka’a Schools Evacuate Due To Chemical Odor
Honoka’a Elementary, Intermediate and High Schools are being evacuated and are closed for the day as a precaution from a chemical odor.
June 27 Lava Quickens Pace Through Kaohe Homesteads
Since Monday, lava from Kilauea Volcano has moved approximately 890 feet per day, nearly 200 feet more per day that the prior three days.
Police Searching for Missing Male With Bench Warrant
According to authorities, Brent Verbois was last seen in Hilo on Aug. 24.
Missing Woman Found in California
Aimee Levesque, along with her seven-year-old daughter, was found Tuesday in California in good condition.
