East Hawai‘i News
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.
Hilo Man Wanted for Questioning in Robbery Case
A cell phone and purse was stolen during Monday’s robbery in Panaewa. A suspect is alleged to have punched and choked a 32-year-old victim during the incident.
Lava From Kilauea Volcano Enters Kaohe Homesteads
The June 27 lava flow entered the Kaohe Homesteads on Monday, reaching a vacant lot in the subdivision’s northwest corner.
Major Traffic Accidents Up Over 13% From 2013
While the amount of major traffic accidents have remained elevated this year, DUI arrests and traffic fatalities are on a downward trend from last year’s numbers.
Lava Information Meeting Scheduled for Sept. 18
The county has also opened an Incident Command Center and Informational Resource Center at the Pahoa Community Center to address the needs of Puna residents.
Lava Flow Moving North Toward Kaohe Boundary
The June 27 Kilauea lava flow gained 150 yards between Saturday and Sunday morning, bringing the flow closer to the Kaohe Homesteads boundary.
