East Hawaii News
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.
UPDATE: Overnight Officer-Involved Shooting Under Investigation
The incident occurred just after midnight at the Puainako Town Shopping center located off Kanoelehua Avenue and left one person dead.
Offer Placed on Former Hilo Lanes Location
The former Hilo Lanes building has been vacant since May 2014.
State Lawmakers Nix Vaccination Bill
Under the bill, the Hawai’i Department of Health would have been allowed to adopt federal rules in an easier manner.
Comment Sought for DLNR DEA Napu’u Conservation Project
Under the development of the Habitat Conservation Plan, incidental take of 15 threatened and endangered plants and one endangered insect would be provided.
Hilo Muni Course to Undergo Partial Closures
Tee times will also be modified during that time to allow golfers to play two rounds and create the equivalent of an 18-hole golfing experience.
Police to Rev Up DUI Enforcement Over Super Bowl Weekend
In a statement from HPD, police warns the public that the DUI enforcement effort is part of the national and statewide “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign.
Big Island Dengue: One More Case Added, Three Infectious
Three cases remain “potentially infectious,” the same number of individuals reported since Tuesday, with onset of illness between Jan. 23 and Jan. 28.
Brother Alleges HPD Brutality in Wrongful Death Lawsuit
Then-39-year-old Kailua-Kona man Randall Hatori died on Feb. 4, 2014 while being placed into police custody.
Man Charged with Arson in Ocean View Fire
James M. Thomas is being held at the Kona police cellblock pending his initial court appearance, scheduled for Friday.
New ‘Hawai’i Island’s Most Wanted’ to Air Friday
Thirty-eight-year-old Ronald Barawis Jr. of Kailua-Kona, 45-year-old Melody K. Familar of Hilo, and 33-year-old Chanel Mariani of Hilo will all be featured in the episode.
HFD: Ocean View Fire Under Investigation
A total of eight firefighters, including four volunteer firefighters, arrived on scene Tuesday to find a three bedroom home structure engulfed in flames.
Marines Honored Through Moment of Silence in Washington
Representative Tulsi Gabbard led the moment of silence, joined by Representative Mark Takai and members of Congress who represented the Marines’ hometowns, as well as former Marines and veterans in the House of Representatives.
Legislation Could Create Science and Technology Subzones
Several different sites around the state have already been identified as possible subzones, including the NELHA Geothermal Research Facility at Pohoiki and the University of Hawai’i at Hilo’s Hawai’i Innovation Center.
Man Arrested in Connection to Ocean View Arson
An arson investigation has been opened by the Hawai’i Police Department following a Tuesday evening fire in Hawaiian Ocean View Estates.
Work Furlough Inmate Arrested, Returned to HCCC
Devin Saragosa-Taoy was serving time for robbery and now faces an additional escape charge.
Lawmakers Call on Ige Not to Sign Cesspool Rule Change
In 2015, a similar bill was introduced into the legislature and did not pass.
Big Island Dengue Count Increases by Another Two Cases
Since Monday, the confirmed case number of individuals infected with dengue case has increased daily by two.The total number of confirmed cases in the outbreak’s entirety is 248.
Kapiolani Street Project to Cause Temporary Water Disruption
The shut-off will take place from 8 a.m. Thursday to 1 a.m. on Friday as waterline work for the Kapiolani Street Extension Project is conducted.
