East Hawaii News

Nene Death Prompts Driving Warning to Park Visitors

Visitors to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park are being encouraged to drive carefully and be on the lookout for the welfare of Hawaii’s state bird.

UHH Breaks Ground For New Student Housing

A new complex will increase the number of student housing units at the University of Hawaii at Hilo by 50%.

Firefighters Continue Mop-Up Efforts in Ka‘u

Maintaining perimeters and extinguishing hot spots were the aim of firefighters as the massive Ka‘u fire entered its fifth day.

Military Units to Convoy From PTA to Hilo Monday

Motorists are asked to be on the lookout for military convoys arriving in Hilo from Saddle Road Monday.

Ka‘u Hospital’s ‘Family’ Returns Following Fire

The rural hospital’s contingent of long-term-care patients is back following a stiff regimen of cleaning and ventilating.

Firefighters Mopping Up Hot Spots, Flareups in Ka‘u

Firefighters are in the mop-up stage on a fire that blackened more 4,800 acres this week near Pahala.

UPDATE: Highway 11 Reopened As Rain Aids Firefighters

Firefighters continue to battle a blaze in Ka‘u that has more than doubled in size over the past day and threatened several homes in the sprawling district.

UPDATE: Highway 11 Closure Extended Five Miles

A wildfire that resulted in the evacuation of Ka‘u Hospital is still only 40% contained and has prompted the closure of Highway 11 from Pahala to five miles north of the town.

New In-Patient Hospice Center to Open Friday

Hospice of Hilo’s new 12-bedroom in-patient facility will provide end-of-life care for those without caretakers or homes, or those needing extra medical care.

Water Shut-off Set Thursday for Kaiwiki Road Area

The water shut-off will affect residence along the lower portion of the road north of Hilo and adjoining roadways.

UPDATE: Highway 11 Reopened After Brushfire

Police said motorists should expect delays because of the closure of one of the lanes of Highway 11 near the 45-mile marker because of a small brush fire.

Dedication Set Monday for New Pahoa Senior Center

Entertainment and food will be featured at the 10 a.m. ceremony celebrating the opening of the new Pahoa Senior Center at the town’s former firehouse.

Driver Pleads Guilty in 2011 Crash in Hawaii Volcanoes

A 20-year-old Hilo man has pleaded guilty to negligent homicide in connection with a fatal crash a year ago.

UH-Hilo College of Pharmacy Receives $14M grant

UH-Hilo College of Pharmacy is receiving a $14.3M grant for its Pharm2Pharm program, which will enable rural and hospital pharmacists to network together.

Army Convoys to Travel From Hilo to PTA Tuesday

The public is asked to be on the lookout Tuesday for military convoys on roads from Hilo up to Saddle Road.

Hilo Public Meeting Tonight on Navy Training EIS

The US Navy will hold a meeting on an environmental study being prepared for its plans to train in Hawaii and off California using sonar and explosives.

Big Island Biodiesel Grand Opening July 2

A grand opening will be held next month for a Kea‘au plant that will convert used cooking oil into biodiesel.

Water Service Interruption Thursday in Hilo Neighborhood

The county Department of Water Supply will turn off water in the area of Pohakulani Street for a four-hour period Thursday.

Police Looking for Owner of Found Jewelry

Police are looking for the owner of a gold ring and pair of gold earrings.

Vandals Knock Down Papaya Trees at Kea‘au Farm

Police are looking for two males who knocked over 35 papaya trees and then left the area on bicycles.
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