East Hawai‘i News
Police Searching for Man Last Seen in Hilo
Police say that Jeffrey Meek was last seen in Hilo on Saturday.
UH Board of Regents Approves In-State Tuition for All Veterans
The University of Hawai’i Board of Regents approved a policy amendment granting all military veterans in-state tuition.
Fire Hydrant Test Scheduled for Haihai Street
The County of Hawai’i Department of Water Supply will conduct a fire hydrant flow test on a hydrant along Haihai Street on Nov. 13. between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 11/11/14
Officials from Hawai’i County Civil Defense and the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory continue to monitor lava breakouts that are between 490 yards and 1.7 miles upslope of Apa’a Street.
Downtown Hilo Night Road Work Will Cause Closure
Night road work will cause a road closure in downtown Hilo Wednesday night through Thursday morning.
Big Island Veterans Treatment Court Launched Monday
The State’s second Veterans Treatment Court held it’s opening ceremony on Monday.
HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown
DUI arrests on Big Island roadways remain down from last year, by 11.3 percent, while major accidents are up by 14.7 percent this year.
Kilauea Lava Flow Claims First Residential Building
Lava set the residential property ablaze at 11:55 a.m. Monday.
Overnight Water Shut Off to Affect South Hilo
An overnight water shut off will take place Nov. 20 to Nov. 21 in the South Hilo area to conduct waterline work for the Arc of Hilo Site Improvement Project.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 11/10/14
A breakout lobe of the June 27 lava flow is nearing a residential property and is about five yards from the structure, as of Monday morning.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 11/7/14
Although the June 27 lava flow front has not advanced in a week, Hawaiian Volcano Observatory has noted many breakouts above the front.
Waimea Women’s Center Will Receive March of Dimes Grant
Waimea Women’s Center will be one of this year’s March of Dimes Hawai’i Chapter grant recipients.
Hawai’i Electric Light Arbor Day Tree Giveaway Postponed
Hawai’i Electric Light has postponed its scheduled tree giveaway due to the unavailability of plants.
Police Release Nov. 7 List of Arrest Warrants
The list informs both the public and the persons sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
UHH Will Receive Portion of $58.5 Million
The University of Hawai’i at Hilo will receive nearly $3.5 million in funds released by Gov. Abercrombie for Capital Renewal and Deferred Maintenance.
HPD Warns About Subscription Scam
The Hawai’i Police Department is warning the public about a subscription scam after a Kealakekua man received suspicious mail.
New Arrests Made in Kaumana Drive Burglary
Two of the individuals who were arrested in connection to the Kaumana Drive burglary were also tied to a second robbery in Waiakea Uka.
Kamehameha Senior Earns Academic Recognition
Lily Ayau, a senior at Kamehameha Schools Hawai’i, has earned academic honor as a Commended Student in the 2015 National Merit Scholarship Program.
PTA Opens for Bird Hunting
Pohakuloa Training Area officials are opening several training areas for bird hunting Nov. 8-11 from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Man Found Dead in Hawaiian Acres Identified
A man found dead the day after a Halloween party in Hawaiian Acres has been identified.
