East Hawaii News
EBT Double Dollar Days Set For Dec. 22 and 23
The program will give EBT card users up to $20 extra to spend at farmers markets on the Big Island.
North Peck Bridge to Close For Repairs Thursday
The Mountain View bridge will be fitted with new wooden planks.
County Council Meets, Votes Against Shorter Meetings
Council members voted to approve changes to their operating rules, but not before amending one.
Kenoi, Roth and County Council Members Sworn In
The 11 newly elected county officials took office during a ceremony today at the Afook-Chinen Civil Auditorium.
Fire Threat Prompts Recall of Ford Escapes, Fusions
The recall involves 2013 models with the 1.6-liter engine.
Former Hilo Man Charged in May Robbery
The incident that occurred in Hilo was not reported to police until October.
UPDATE: Man Arrested for Arson in Hawaiian Beaches Fire
A Pahoa man is arrested on suspicion of setting fire to his home following a domestic dispute.
Police Release Nov. 30 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
UPDATE: Victim in Fatal Motorcyclist Crash Identified
The crash occurred this afternoon at the intersection of Highway 130 and Leilani Avenue.
Agency Announces Plans to Expand Hakalau Forest Refuge
The US Fish & Wildife Service is looking to expand both of the refuge’s two units, one located on Mauna Kea and the other on Mauna Loa.
Lava Flow Still Active But Ocean Entry Stops
An active lava lake inside Halemaumau, Kilauea’s summit crater, remains the viewing choice of many volcano-watchers.
HELCO Holding Public Meetings on Planning Process
The meetings are designed to get input on the Integrated Resource Planning process initiated by the state Public Utilities Commission.
$3.7 Million Released for Hilo Medical Center Improvements
The funding appropriated by the Legislature and released by Gov. Neil Abercrombie will cover a variety of renovations.
UPDATE: Papaikou Water Main Break Repaired
The break that occurred near Anderton Camp is not expected to be repaired until 11 p.m.
Mountain View Girl Missing Since Oct. 24
Police are asking for the public’s help finding Sabrina Nakaima.
Non-Profit Plans to Build New Adult Day-Care Facility
The new Hilo Adult Day Care Center would be located next to the Mohouli Heights senior rental complex.
Hilo Man Honored For Efforts on Behalf of HIV Community
Lenard Allen will be presented with the 9th annual Suzanne Richmond-Crum Award for his work assisting those with HIV or at risk of acquiring the virus.
Water Outage Wednesday in Area Off Railroad Avenue
The affected areas include Panaewa Industrial Acres subdivision and Panaewa House & Farm Lots.
Hawaii Volcanoes Cancels Tonight’s ‘After Dark’ Lecture
Tonight’s After Dark in the Park presentation on the Ka`u desert footprints will be rescheduled next year.
New Managing Director For Mayor Kenoi?
Current Managing Director Bill Takaba may be retiring after 38 years of working for Hawaii County.
