East Hawai‘i News
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.
Joaquin Sought by Police for Probation Violation
A 40-year-old man known to frequent the Hamakua and Waipio Valley areas is being sought by police for an alleged probation violation.
Burglaries Increasing in Waiakea Houselots, Police Say
Police have issued a warning to residents of the Hilo neighborhood of Waiakea Houselots to be on the lookout for burglars.
Police Looking For Missing Teenagers
In two unrelated cases, police are looking for missing Big Island teenagers.
Meeting Set on Another Saddle Road Improvement
State and federal officials will meet with the public next week in Waikoloa to provide information about the latest plans for Saddle Road.
Candidates for Election on Big Island Set
The filing deadline has passed, and the state’s elections office has announced candidates for local elections.
Ceremonies On Tap For Renovated Park Facilities
Public ceremonies will be held Wednesday and Thursday to note improvements to two Hilo parks.
Kenoi Receives Endorsement From Fire Fighters Association
The Hawaii Fire Fighters Association gave Mayor Billy Kenoi their endorsement for his re-election run Monday.
Police Searching for Missing 16-Year-Old Hilo Girl
Missing 16-year-old Tearon Pacheco-Fernandes was last seen in Hilo on April 30.
Transit of Venus Visible From Big Island
Hawaii will be one of the prime viewing spots for the Transit of Venus, a rare astronomical event that occurs every hundred years or so.
Water Shut-Off in Mountain View Tuesday Morning
County water service will be shut off in a portion of Mountain View Tuesday to allow for a new waterline connection.
