East Hawaii News
Dengue: Mayor Kenoi Declares ‘State of Emergency’
The State of Emergency will suspend the law that prohibits tires being accepted at County landfills.
‘Marsy’s Law For Hawai’i’ on Senate, House Hearing Agendas
If adopted, the Constitutional Amendment for Victims’ Rights, known as Marsy’s Law, will guarantee basic rights to crime victims during criminal proceedings.
HPD: Stolen Autographed Boxing Gloves Sought
The Hawai’i Police Department says the gloves were removed from a Hawaiian Beaches home in mid-January.
Hirono Receives Teach For America Congressional Champion Award
Senator Mazie Hirono received the award in her office, presented by Teach For America-Hawai’i Executive Director Jill Baldemor and members of Teach for America’s Native Alliance Initiative.
Pedestrian Dies in Waimea Single-Vehicle Crash
An early Sunday morning single-vehicle crash left an unidentified man dead in Waimea.
Scheduled Lane Closures Feb. 8-12
Various portions of Big Island roadways will be temporarily closed throughout the week as road construction continues.
Applications Being Accepted for Akamai Internship Program
The program works to provide Hawai’i college students the opportunity to advance themselves into science and technology careers through its summer internship program.
Kupuna Caucus Unveils 2016 Legislative Package
Bills included in the package address a variety of issues that impact seniors’ health and safety.
Temporary Water Shut-Off Saturday in Hilo
Department of Water Supply crews will be conducting waterline work for the Kapiolani Street Extension Project.
Fourteen Companies Apply for Two Big Island Dispensary Licenses
For the past decade and a half, it has been legal for patients to grow their own medical marijuana with the proper permits, but last, summer dispensaries were legalized.
Conference Clarifies Next Steps in TMT Appeal
The Thirty Meter Telescope’s fate may once again rest in the hands of the Board of Land and Natural Resources, as discussed during a status conference on Thursday.
HPD Identifies Wanted Man Killed in Officer-Involved Shooting
Ronald Barawis was shot during an incident that began Friday morning at about 12:20 a.m. in the drive-thru of a fast food restaurant in Hilo.
Authorities Seek Wanted Hilo Woman
Twenty-six-year-old Leilani Torres is wanted by the Hawai’i Police Department on a variety of bench warrants.
Police Release Feb. 5 Warrants
The list informs both the public and the individuals sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
Dengue: Three ‘Potentially Infectious’ as Count Reaches 250
Proactive spraying will take place at Kealakehe Elementary School on Saturday.
PTA Hunting Scratched Due to Training
Pohakuloa Training Area will not open over the weekend for hunting as scheduled training takes place.
Schatz, Senate Democrats Pen Zika-Related Letter to President
“As the dengue outbreak continues to impact communities on Hawai‘i Island, we need more aggressive action to contain it and to stop the threat of Zika,” Senator Brian Schatz said.
HPD Searches for Missing Kona Woman
Authorities on the Big Island are on the search for a missing 62-year-old woman from Kona.
No Tsunami Threat Following 6.4M Taiwan Earthquake
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says there is no tsunami threat to Hawai’i following a 6.4 magnitude earthquake that occurred in Taiwan.
