East Hawaii News
DLNR Plans Animal Control Activities
Aerial shooting is a requirement for the compliance of federal court orders that mandate the removal of sheep and goats from habitat deemed critical for the palila, an endemic bird to Hawai’i.
New Information on Early Dengue Outbreak Released
The current number of confirmed cases in the outbreak sits at a total of 237. It has more than doubled the number listed nearly two months ago.
Hawai’i Ranked Third Worst State to Retire
A study, called Best & Worst States to Retire, recently conducted by the financial website WalletHub, lists Hawai’i as the third worst state to retire.
Woman Charged in Connection to Financial Crimes
The Hawai’i Police Department has charged 41-year-old Mitzi G.P. McArthur with various offenses in relation to financial crimes in the Hilo area.
HPD Investigating Human Remains Found in HPP
The Hawai’i Police Department says the remains are in an advanced state of decomposition and an identity of gender was not immediately known.
Governor Ige’s 2016 State of the State Address
Governor David Ige delivered his State of the State Address Monday morning to the 29th State Legislature.
Unlisted Morphine Ingredient Leads to Recall of Cough Syrup
Chinese grocery stores in various parts of Hawai’i, California, New Jersey, Illinois, Ohio, and Nevada have carried the product.
$5K Granted to Hilo Intermediate for Music Education
The Mockingbird Foundation provided Hilo Intermediate School with a $5,000 grant to support the school’s music education programs, with a focus on ukulele and vocal performance.
Scheduled Lane Closures Jan. 25-29
Various portions of roadway will be temporarily closed throughout the week as road construction continues.
No Tsunami Threat Following 6.8M Alaska Earthquake
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says there is no tsunami threat to Hawai’i following a 6.8 magnitude earthquake that occurred in Southern Alaska.
Female Hiker Rescued at Kilauea Iki Trail
The woman, who was hiking with her daughter, received multiple cuts and abrasions to both of her arms and legs.
Keck to Present Public Talk in Honoka’a
W.M. Keck Observatory will host a free public astronomy talk at the Honoka’a People’s Theater on Feb. 4.
Gabbard Meets with Big Island Officials, Community Members
Representative Tulsi Gabbard traveled to the Big Island on Friday, where she met with Hawai’i County Mayor Billy Kenoi and Civil Defense Administrator Darryl Oliveira.
Weekend Road Work
Two East Hawai’i lane closures will continue through the weekend as night and weekend work continues.
New Study Researches Hawai’i Wildfires
The research paper was published in Pacific Science and draws on multiple sources to construct a history that shows more than a fourfold increase in the area burned annually.
Lee Loy Announces County Council District 3 Run
Hawai’i County Council District 3 includes portions of South Hilo and Kea’au.
Eight Big Island Schools Awarded For Wellness
Hawai’i Department of Health’s Safety and Wellness Survey showed that 84 schools across the state met over 90 percent of the Wellness Guidelines during the 2014-2015 school year.
Three Big Island Dengue Cases ‘Potentially Infectious’
Three new cases of dengue fever were confirmed Friday afternoon by the Hawai’i Department of Health.
Weekend Bird Hunting at Keamuku Maneuver Area
On Jan. 23 and Jan. 24, Army officials will open the Keamuku Maneuver Area for shotgun hunting of birds from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m.
TMT Official Says Next Move Awaits State
Thirty Meter Telescope Executive Director Ed Stone attended a Chamber of Commerce Hawai’i panel on the future of Mauna Kea on Friday.
