News
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 1/1/15
The June 27 lava flow begins the New Year stalled, according to Hawai’i County Civil Defense. The flow front remains 0.5 miles from the Highway 130 intersection.
State Judiciary Seeks Court Interpreters
The Hawai’i State Judiciary seeks individuals who speak both English and another language to apply as court interpreters.
Volcanoes National Park Master Mechanic Retires
Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park master mechanic Harold Mulliken will retire after 25 years of service.
UPDATE: Walmart Clothing Fire Remains Under Investigation
Walmart reopened Tuesday night at 9 p.m., nearly five hours after a fire in the men’s clothing section forced an evacuation.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 12/31/14
After three days and about 150 yards, the June 27 lava flow has once again stalled, this time 0.5 miles from the Highway 130 and Pahoa Village Road intersection.
Clothing Fire Forces Evacuation of Hilo Walmart
At 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, smoke was seen coming from the men’s clothing section of the Hilo Walmart store.
West Hawai’i State Parks to Close Early Wednesday
The Department of Land and Natural Resources will close state parks in West Hawai’i early on Wednesday to discourage use of fireworks in the areas.
Police Renew Request for Information in Waiakea Uka Fire
Police once again request the public’s help in retrieving information regarding a fire that occurred Dec. 10 at the Waiakea Uka Gym in Hilo.
Kanno Named Interim State Librarian
Outgoing state librarian Richard Burns has selected Stacie Kanno to serve on an interim basis until the Board of Education makes a permanent appointment.
Convoy to Travel from Kawaihae Beginning Friday
Oahu-based service members will travel the roads between Kawaihae Harbor and Pohakuloa Training Area beginning Saturday, Jan. 3.
PTA: Hunting Sites Open Over the New Year
Army officials will open hunting areas at Pohakuloa Training Area for bird and mammal hunting over the New Year holiday and into the weekend.
Survey: Air Quality, Finances Top Concerns for Puna Residents
Other top concerns raised by Puna residents in the most recent June 27 Lava Flow Community Needs Survey include impact on communications and utilities, including roadways.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 12/30/14
The June 27 lava flow continues to sluggishly advance, moving 40 yards since Monday morning towards the Pahoa Marketplace, sitting 660 yards away.
HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown
DUI arrests remain down from last year by 13.8 percent, while major accidents have increased by 14 percent.
Meeting Set to Discuss Pahoa Post Office Contingency Plans
Tuesday’s meeting will go over current contingency plans in the scenario that lava forces an evacuation of the current Post Office site. Community members are invited to attend and ask questions.
Hilo Man Charged in Domestic Case Involving Teen
A Hilo man has been charged with second-degree assault following a domestic altercation involving a teen.
Kohala Center Broadband Meetings Scheduled for Early 2015
The Kohala Center, in conjunction with Kealapono, will hold public meetings in January to explore the need for Internet services at broadband speeds in the area.
UPDATE: Wailea Beach Drowning Victim Identified
A 53-year-old male died Sunday morning at Wailea Beach in what appears to be a drowning.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 12/29/14
The June 27 lava flow is advancing sluggishly, currently about 680 yards from the Pahoa Marketplace. The flow has moved 20 yards since Sunday afternoon.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 12/28/14
The slow-moving June 27 lava flow continues to advance, moving about 10 yards since Saturday afternoon.
