East Hawaii News

An estimated 650 youth ages 6 to 14 years old participated in the two events Feb. 1 at Waiākea High School in Hilo and Kealakehe High School in Kona

Episode 9 of the Big Island volcano’s ongoing summit eruption in Halemaʻumaʻu Crater began at 10:16 a.m. Tuesday. Lava flowing into the crater from the north vent covered about a quarter of the crater floor by 10:45 a.m. Slow effusion of lava also started at about 10:50 a.m. from the south vent.

The collision happened at about 2 p.m. Monday. Police report that a Dodge Ram was turning left onto Kapi‘olani Street from Ponahawai Street when it struck the elderly Minnesota man while he was crossing the street in a marked crosswalk.

The treatment plant in Keaukaha, which has operated since 1996 without any renovations or upgrades, is slated for a major fedrally mandated rehabilitation project. Hawaiʻi County awarded a $337 million contract to Honolulu-based Nan Inc. for the project.

Charges stem from an incident involving gunshots heard coming from a red Honda sedan in the Hawaiian Beaches subdivision Thursday night.

Chandler ʻBingʻturong, who was named after a vote online, made his debut at the Panaʻewa Rainforest Zoo and Gardens and joined his new roommate, the beloved binturong Keoki-Anne.

Charges stem from an incident reported shortly after 1 a.m. last Saturday when officers responded to a disturbance on Kilauea Avenue involving a man with a gun chasing people.

The Floral Shop and Cafe are selling Valentine gift baskets, rose bouquets, tropical bouquets and more over the phone and in-person through Valentine’s Day on Friday.

Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting units will be testing response protocol at both airports will be from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 10 through Wednesday, Feb. 12.

The routes serve Pāhoa High and Intermediate School, Pāhoa Elementary School and Keonepoko Elementary School. They return to service Feb. 10, once again providing transportation to and from school for nearly 40 students.

Hawaiʻi County urges the public to stay safe at the Wailuku River State Park and to stay at the overlook when visiting Boiling Pots.

The Feb. 3 collision just south of the Pāhoa Police Station in Puna remains under investigation.

The collision, which happened at about 8 p.m. the night of Feb. 7 while she and a man were wallking in a marked crosswalk, remains under investigation and was classified as a negligent injury case.

Applicants must be 18 years old with current lifeguarding certification. They must also successfully have completed a swimming and skills test.

Motorists are reminded that schedules can change at any time, without notice. All projects also are weather permitting.

12 motorists were arrested the week of Jan. 27-Feb. 2 for driving under the influence of an intoxicant on Big Island roadways. A total of 88 DUI arrests had been made for the year by the end of last week.

Forecasters originally had extended the advisory until 6 p.m. today, but surf has already dropped below advisory thresholds.

Alerts through the Everbridge notification system are issued for natural disasters, road closures and other emergency-related public service announcements.

The newly published study reveals sewage from cesspools and the Hilo Wastewater Treatment Plant is entering Keaukaha’s coastal waters faster than previously recorded.

Love is in the air on the Big Island. Several of this week’s top 10 things to do already are Valentine’s Day-related, but we’re giving you a few early date ideas in case you want to plan ahead and make reservations to surprise your sweetie. Lovers of culture and history, conservation and the environment, community and music have plenty of options, too, this week.