East Hawai‘i News
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 12/5/14
The June 27 lava flow front remains active, but is moving at a slower rate than earlier in the week.
Kalbert Young Appointed UH System VPBF/CFO
Kalbert Young has been appointed as the University of Hawai’i System’s Vice President of Budget and Finance and Chief Financial Officer.
New Episode of Hawai’i Island’s Most Wanted Airs Friday
A new episode of the local series “Hawai’i Island’s Most Wanted” airs Friday evening. The episode will feature Brandon Harrison and Rickie Andaya-Tabucbuc.
Emergency Declaration Extended for Puna
Mayor Billy Kenoi signed an extension to the state of emergency declaration Dec. 3, originally put into effect on Sept. 4 for the District of Puna.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 12/4/14
The June 27 lava flow front continues to remain active, advancing about 170 yards since Wednesday.
Governor Ige Fills Six Cabinet Positions
As part of the announcement, Ige has retained four additional department directors as holdovers under his administration.
Bird Hunting Scheduled at PTA This Weekend
Army officials are opening up several training areas for shotgun bird hunting on Saturday and Sunday.
Students to Get First Sight of Lava at Pilot Viewing Area
A pilot program for a June 27 lava flow viewing area is in the works. Students impacted by flow preparations will get the first view.
Suspicious Man Near Hilo Union School During Lock Down Drill
Police responded to reports of a suspicious man near Hilo Union School. The school was in the process of a lock down drill. No actual lock down occurred.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 12/3/14
The June 27 lava flow front continues to be active and widen, advancing 420 yards since Tuesday.
Nature Conservancy Acquires Conservation Easement
The Nature Conservancy has acquired 922 acres of conservation easement land along Saddle Road.
Two Arrested for Conducting Illegal Lava Tours
Illegal lava tours were conducted at the Wao Kele O Puna Forest Reserve and Kahaualea Natural Reserve.
Body Found in Waipio Identified
The body found Sunday in Waipio Valley has been identified as 22-year-old Lindsey Nickerson.
India Joins as a Partner in the TMT Project
Thirty Meter Telescope officials announced Tuesday that India has signed as a full partner in the project.
Police Seek Information in August Burglary
The Hawai’i Police Department is seeking the public’s help in a burglary case that occurred in August.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 12/2/14
The June 27 lava flow’s new active flow front continues to advance and widen, moving about 400 yards since Monday.
‘Job-Seeking’ Furlough Inmate Arrested, Returned to HCCC
Jordan Kaneshiro was arrested Sunday and returned to the Hawai’i Community Correctional Center.
Police Attempting to Identify Body Found in Waipio
Police are working on identifying a body found in Waipio Valley Sunday after a Kailua-Kona woman went missing a day earlier,
HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown
Seventeen motorists were arrested on Big Island roadways in the last week for driving under the influence.
Police Search for Two People in Attempted Car Theft
The Hawai’i Police Department is searching for 29-year-old Danielle Kaneoa and an unknown man for questioning in an attempted car theft Sunday afternoon.
