East Hawaii News
Coast Guard En Route to Aid Crew ‘Abandoning Ship’ South of Hawai’i
At 10 a.m., 42 crew members on the 258-foot U.S. flagged fishing vessel abandoned ship into two life rafts, three work boats, and one skiff.
No New Dengue Cases Confirmed on the Big Island
The Hawai’i Department of Health has updated its risk area map, listing Kailua-Kona as the sole “high risk” area on the Big Island.
Gabbard Urges the Passing of $1.8 Billion to Combat Zika
“The President’s leadership and emergency request to combat the Zika virus is warranted and necessary to respond aggressively to this urgent issue early on,” said Representative Gabbard.
Historic Preservation Staff to Survey Island Architecture
The State Historic Preservation Division is about to begin a survey of residential neighborhoods on the Big Island, as well as Maui and Kaua’i.
UPDATE: Officer-Involved Shooting Reported at Waiakea Center
An officer reportedly shot at a male suspect in the Walmart parking lot.
Big Island Libraries to Observe President’s Day
Hawai’i State Public Library System libraries on the Big Island will close in observance of the President’s Day holiday.
Police Searching for Missing Hilo Man
According to the Hawai’i Police Department, 28-year-old Justin Eaton is also wanted on a bench warrant for contempt of court.
House Passes Talia’s Law to Strengthen Military Abuse Response
The legislation was named in memory of Talia Williams, who was beaten to death by her father who was stationed in Hawai’i.
Papahānaumokuākea Representatives Gather in Celebration of a Decade
The monument is one of the largest marine conservation areas in the world and it is the first and only natural and cultural UNESCO World Heritage Site in the United States.
Dengue: One Case Confirmed, One ‘Potentially Infectious’
In total, 252 cases of dengue fever have occurred on the Big Island, with 251 of those cases no longer infectious.
Hirono Leads Legislation on Heart Disease Awareness
“Heart disease kills three out of every ten people in Hawai’i and one in seven nationwide, including a significant number of women and minorities,” said Senator Mazie Hirono.
President Obama Proposes $1.8 Billion in Emergency Zika Funds
Last week, Senator Brian Schatz, along with 45 Senate Democrats, wrote the President urging for a coordinated interagency response plan to address the virus’ spread.
HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown
A total of 112 DUI arrests have been made so far in 2016. That number is a 12 percent increase from last year’s count of 100 arrests during the same time period.
Oldest Known Laysan Albatross Hatches Chick
Sixty-five-year-old Wisdom’s chick was seen coming out of its shell on Feb. 1 at Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge, part of Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument.
DPW: Concrete Grinders to be Moved as Part of Road Construction
Contractor Isemoto Contracting Co., Ltd. will transport the 80-foot long concrete grinders from Jas W Glover’s base yard.
Man Wanted for Questioning in Honoli’i Shooting
The Hawai’i Police Department is on the search for 29-year-old Scottie Yanagawa, who is wanted for questioning in connection with a shooting in the Honoli’i area on Jan. 31.
Ige Supports County’s Effort, Not Ready to Call State-Level Emergency
Governor David Ige noted in his statement that, “the state supports the county’s effort to break the cycle of dengue fever infection and transmission on Hawai’i Island.”
Two Men Arrested, Charged on Drug Offenses
The Hawai’i Police Department has charged two men with drug offenses following a Friday arrest in Kona.
One New Dengue Case Added as County Declares Emergency
One additional case of dengue fever has been confirmed on the Big Island since Friday.
UH Scientists Work to Preserve Ohia Trees
“They call it Rapid Ohia Death because if an individual tree dies very quickly once it gets infected, you’ll see the leaves all turn brown and fall off in a couple of weeks,” said JB Friday.
