East Hawai‘i News
Pharmacist Honored with Annual Award by DOH
Fred Cruz has been named the Department of Health’s 2014 Annual Suzanne Richmond-Crum Award recipient.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 11/25/14
Weather conditions kept Civil Defense from conducting their Tuesday morning assessment of the lava flow. A survey assessment is planned for later in the morning.
Pahoa Village Road Reopening in the Works
Officials are aiming to reopen Pahoa Village Road by Thanksgiving, just in time for the Pahoa Christmas Parade.
Friday Mammal Hunting at PTA
Army officials are opening several training areas for mammal hunting on Friday, Nov. 28.
Special Thanksgiving Bird Hunt at PTA
Army officials are opening Pohakuloa Training Area for a special bird hunt on Thanksgiving, Nov. 27.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 11/24/14
The June 27 lava flow remains active upslope. Pahoa Village Road is in the process of being reopened, but it may take several days.
FEMA Deadline for June 27 Lava Flow Approaching
The FEMA deadline for state, county, and some private non-profit agencies is closely approaching.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 11/21/14
Hawai’i County Civil Defense experienced a slight delay in its morning assessment due to weather conditions. The downslope area of the flow shows little activity.
PTA Opens for Bird Hunting this Weekend
Pohakuloa Training Area officials will open several training areas for shotgun bird hunting this weekend.
Police Seek Man in Walmart Attempted Truck Theft
The Hawai’i Police Department is looking for a man involved in an attempted truck robbery that occurred in the Walmart parking lot Wednesday morning.
HTA Announces Interim President and CEO
The Hawai’i Tourism Authority has announced the appointment of interim President and CEO Ronald Williams.
Police Release Nov. 20 List of Arrest Warrants
The list informs both the public and the persons sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 11/20/14
Activity in the downslope areas of the June 27 lava flow remains sparse as activity continues upslope between the vent and crack system.
Water Shut-Off in Some Keaukaha Areas Friday
The Department of Water Supply has issued a notice for a temporary water shut-off along Kumau Street and Ocean View Drive in Hilo.
Man Wanted on Warrants Located
The Hawai’i Police Department has located Ronney Keawekane, who was wanted on warrants.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 11/19/14
Activity downslope of the June 27 lava flow remains quiet. Weather conditions prevented an upslope assessment but officials will attempt again later in the day.
Financial Aid Workshops for Native Hawaiian Students
The University of Hawai’i System is holding free Financial Aid Workshops on the Big Island for those of Hawaiian decent who are interested in attending college.
Despite Slowed Activity, Pahoa Village Road to Remain Closed
The lack of activity in the down slope area of the June 27 lava flow has many wondering when roads can reopen. Officials say opening now may be “premature.”
Workshop on Success Coaching at HCC
Hawai’i CC will host a workshop on success coaching facilitated by Student Success Coaches from the seven campuses of the Community College System.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 11/18/14
Activity in the down slope areas of the June 27 lava flow remain relatively inactive with no movement since Saturday.
