East Hawai‘i News
Weekend Bird Hunts at Pohakuloa Training Area
Army officials will open several training areas at Pohakuloa Training Area for bird hunting Dec. 13 and Dec. 14.
DOH: E-Cigarette Usage Climbing Among Public School Students
Usage of non-traditional tobacco products, especially e-cigarettes, among middle and high school students are higher in Hawai’i than the rest of the country.
UPDATE: Fire at Waiakea Uka Gym Under Investigation
A fire that broke out at Waiakea Uka Gym early Wednesday caused $65,000 in damage and is under police investigation. Winter intercession classes have been moved to Andrews Gym.
Fire Ant Treatment Will Close Pana’ewa Zoo
The Pana’ewa Rainforest Zoo and Gardens will temporarily close Dec. 18 for fire ant treatment.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 12/10/14
The June 27 lava flow has chosen a path of steepest descent, leading the flow towards the Pahoa Village Market Place area.
$1.06 Million in Renovations for Volcano Transfer Station
The transfer station in Volcano will undergo $1.06 million in renovations. Ground broke on the project Tuesday.
Police Renew Request for Information on Missing Kea’au Man
The Hawai’i Police Department has renewed its request for information on Jeffery Meek, a Kea’au man who was reported missing on Nov. 8.
Scheduled Closures of Bayfront Highway
Bayfront Highway will be closed overnight both on Tuesday and Wednesday for continued roadwork in the area.
UPDATE: Rescued Mariner En Route to Molokai
Ron Ingraham, 67, the mariner who placed a mayday call on Nov. 27, was found alive aboard his vessel Tuesday morning.
Shriners Hospital to Hold Keiki Clinic
Specialists with Shriners Hospital for Children in Honolulu will be visiting Hilo Friday for a one-day children outreach clinic.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 12/9/14
The June 27 lava flow remains active, advancing 225 yards in the past 24 hours. The flow is 2.2 miles from the Highway 130 and Pahoa Village Road intersection.
Volunteers Sought After in Broadband Study
Volunteers are being sought after by the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs’ for a program called Measuring Broadband Hawai’i.
HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown
DUI arrests on Big Island roadways remain down from last year, by 12.2 percent, while major accidents have increased by 14.1 percent.
Pahoa Students Affected by Lava Flow Go on Unique Excursion
For the first time Monday, several hundred students impacted by the June 27 lava flow got a hands-on learning experience at the former Pahoa Transfer Station.
Prison Sentence for Man Accused of Threatening Tulsi Gabbard
Aniruddha Sherbow, 44, has been sentenced to 33 months in prison for sending a series of threats to Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard, beginning in 2011.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 12/8/14
The June 27 lava flow remains active, advancing 250 yards since Sunday, and is currently 2.3 miles from the Pahoa Village Road and Highway 130 intersection.
DOH Receives Grant to Gather Violent Death Data
The Hawaii DOH has received $74,000 from the CDC to gather violent death data for the National Violent Death Reporting System.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 12/7/14
The June 27 lava flow front slowed in advancement over the weekend but continues to remain active.
Lava Tree State Monument to Partially Reopen
Lava Tree State Monument will partially reopen Monday. The park has been closed since August due to Tropical Storm Iselle damage.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 12/6/14
The June 27 lava flow has continued to advance. However, the flow is currently moving at a slow pace than earlier in the week.
