News
New Fast-Paced Lava Front Closes Roads
The new flow front has advanced approximately 425 yards since yesterday and is 0.3 miles from the Apa’a St. area. Road closures are in effect for the area.
Second Arrest Made in W. Kawili St. Altercation
A 16-year-old male has been arrested in connection to an altercation that occurred in Hilo. This follows the arrest and attempted murder charge of a Pahoa man.
SBA Makes Disaster Loans Available After Iselle’s Impact
A Disaster Loan Outreach Center has opened at the Pahoa Community Center for those wishing to apply for federal disaster loans to cover damage caused by Tropical Storm Iselle.
NAS Pool to Close for Electrical Work
The Department of Parks and Recreation will close the NAS pool on Oct. 30 for electrical work.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 10/22/14
The breakout flow that has been moving at a fast rate advanced 100 yards since yesterday, overtaking the original flow.
DOE Superintendent Matayoshi Excels
The Hawai’i State BOE announced that Superintendent Kathryn Matayoshi received an overall 2014 rating of “Exceeds Expectations.”
Agreement Reached for Two Lane Chain of Craters Road
Work will begin on Oct. 24 to restore Chain of Craters Road to include two lanes of traffic.
Pohakuloa Marine Convoy Scheduled for Friday
Oahu-based Marines will be convoying from Kawaihae Harbor to Pohakuloa Training Area from Oct. 24 – 27.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 10/21/14
The June 27 lava flow has resumed, moving 30 yards since yesterday. Other lava flow breakouts have continued to move.
Police Identify Man Killed in Waimea ATV Incident
An autopsy is being performed to determine how Willard Rapoza Jr., who was found unresponsive under an ATV in Waimea, exactly died.
Kona District Has Most DUI Arrests in 2014
Kona leads all districts with over 36 percent of all DUI arrests made this year.
UH-Hilo CAFNRM to Host Presentation on Agroforestry
The UH-Hilo College of Agriculture, Forestry, and Natural Resource Management will host a presentation on agroforestry, presented by Dave Sansone.
Section of Kamehameha Ave. to Close Monday Night
At 8 p.m., crews will close parts of Kamehameha Ave. to remove concrete barriers along the road.
Police Searching for Missing 36-Year-Old Woman
A family member on the mainland told police that Fromm had not communicated for a week.
DOE, DOH Release Safety and Wellness Results
The DOE and DOH have released Safety and Wellness Survey results from the 2012-2013 school year. Four Big Island schools are ranked in the top 90 percent.
Kailua-Kona Man Dies in Moped Crash
A 64-year-old man died as a result of a single vehicle crash on Hinalani St. near Anini St in Kailua-Kona.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 10/20/14
The June 27 lava flow remains stalled and approximately 0.6 miles from Apa’a St. A narrow, slow moving finger along the East edge of the front has broken out.
Hilo Man Charged with Attempted Murder
The suspect, Atkinson Nakashima, allegedly used a machete during an altercation that occurred early Saturday morning.
Portions of Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park Shuttered Sunday
More areas of the popular national park were opened on Sunday, but Mauna Loa Road and Ka’u’s Kahuku Unit were kept closed.
