East Hawaii News
AG: FanDuel, DraftKings Considered Gambling in Hawai’i
Daily fantasy sports contests like those run by FanDuel and DraftKings are considered illegal gambling under Hawai’i law, according to Attorney General Douglas Chin.
Five ‘Potentially Infectious’ in Big Island Dengue Outbreak
Four new cases of dengue fever were confirmed on the Big Island between Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon.
Off-Duty HPD Officer Charged with Assault
An officer with the Hawai’i Police Department has been arrested.
State Senate to Host Public Memorial for the Late Senator Kahele
Senator Kahele passed away Tuesday morning. He served portions of the Big Island in the State Senate since 2011.
Arrest Made in Case of Decomposed Body in HPP
The arrest was in connection to unidentified human remains found in Hawaiian Paradise Park over the weekend.
NOAA Decides Against Proposed Sanctuary Expansion
NOAA has decided against the potential expansion of the Hawaiian Island Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary.
Hilo Area Water Shut-Off Scheduled
Department of Water Supply crews will work on the installation of a new waterline connection for the Desha Avenue Waterline Replacement project.
2016 Dryland Forest Symposium
The Dryland Forest Symposium will provide a forum to discuss recent developments in dryland forest conservation and restoration, and an opportunity to interact with others interested in dryland forest ecology.
Three Remain ‘Potentially Infectious’ in Dengue Outbreak
So far, the outbreak of dengue fever on the Big Island has infected 237 individuals.
Dignitaries Comment on the Passing of Senator Kahele
Senator Gilbert Kahele died at 7:55 a.m. Tuesday, surrounded by family at Queen’s Medical Center.
Lyman Museum to Host Talk on Hawai’i-Britain History
The Lyman Museum will host Dr. Keanu Sai, a political scientist at Windward Community College, on Monday, Feb. 1.
Woman Robbed While Checking HPP Mailbox
A robbery that occurred in Hawaiian Paradise Park on Tuesday morning is being investigated by the Hawai’i Police Department.
UPDATE: Hilo Senator Gilbert Kahele Dies at 73
Last Wednesday, Senator Gilbert Kahele was announced as hospitalized as the Hawai’i Legislature began its opening session.
Big Island Unemployment Rate Drops Slightly
Hawai’i’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped slightly in December to 3.2 percent, down one-tenth of a percent from November.
Missing Man Located
Authorities say Nakaji was found at 12:41 a.m. Tuesday, after a woman reported that she had seen him near Richardson Beach Park in Hilo.
Police Search for 79-Year-Old Missing Man
Ted Nakaji has been reported as missing after last being seen at 11 a.m. Monday at a residence on Ala Muku Street in Hilo.
Governor Ige Remains Committed to TMT
Thirty Meter Telescope officials released a statement late Monday afternoon, noting their appreciation for the governor’s continued support.
HPD Continues Search for Missing Barton Bumatay
The Hawai’i Police Department continues to search for 59-year-old Barton Allen Bumatay, who was last seen in the early evening hours of Dec. 31.
MASH Team Serves Kea’au Humane Society with Free Neutering
MASH is providing free spay and neuter surgeries for dogs and cats during a one-week event that kicked off Monday and will run through Jan. 29.
