East Hawaii News
Hirono, Schatz Comment on State of the Union Address
A portion of the Hawai’i Congressional Delegation responded to President Barrack Obama’s final State of the Union Address Tuesday evening.
BIISC Plans North Hilo Albizia Control
The Big Island Invasive Species Committee announced Tuesday that the work will begin during the middle of the month.
Gabbard Announces Advocate as State of the Union Guest
The Kemba Smith Foundation is committed to educating people of all ages about issues plaguing communities.
Women Rescued from Rainbow Falls
The Hawai’i County Fire Department rescued two women from the Rainbow Falls area of Wailuku River Tuesday afternoon.
Public Mauna Kea Observatory Tours Kick Off
Those attending the Kamaaina Observatory Experience will be able to tour two of the 13 observatories on Mauna Kea. Two observatories will rotate on a monthly basis.
Three New Dengue Cases Confirmed
Hawai’i Department of Health officials are currently listing one individual as currently infectious. This is the same number reported on Monday.
OHA Awards $500K to IUCN World Conservation Congress
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs awarded $500,000 in support of the Hawai’i hosted IUCN World Conservation Congress in September.
DOE Partners in STEM Curriculum
Together, the flagship curriculum supplement of Defined Learning, OnTerra, and the DOE will support Ka Hei.
Funding Increases for Big Island Water Quality Projects
Four Big Island water system improvement projects will be completed under funds announced by the Hawai’i Department of Health.
PGV Settles with EPA for 2013 Violations
PGV was recently re-inspected and found to now comply with EPA rules to minimize accidental chemical releases. The company will also pay $76,500 as a civil penalty.
HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown
A total of 29 DUI arrests have been made so far in 2016. That number is a 7.4 percent increase from last year’s count of 27 arrests during the same time period.
Woman Charged in Hilo Burglary
According to the Hawai’i Police Department, a 76-year-old woman reported that her Ululani Street home was broken into on Dec. 26 and jewelry was removed.
Police Seek Man on Six Outstanding Warrants
Thirty-three-year-old Ronald Kong is wanted on four counts of contempt of court and two counts of failure to appear.
Student to Join Hirono at State of the Union
Senator Mazie Hirono says Sierra Schmitz, a Hawai’i native studying at American University, will accompany her to the President’s final State of the Union address.
Dengue Count Unchanged, One Infectious
No new cases of dengue fever were added to the collective count on the Big Island over the weekend.
Medical Marijuana Dispensary License Application Live
Under the medical marijuana dispensary law, Chapter 329D, HRS, DOH will award a total of eight licenses state-wide, two for the County of Hawai’i.
Coast Guard Seeks Owner of Located Kayak
At about 9:22 a.m., watchstanders at the Sector Honolulu Command Center received a report of the kayak from HFD, who recovered it.
HHSC Hosts Annual Community Meeting
Hawai’i Health Systems Corporation East Hawai’i Regional Board of Directors will host its annual community meeting on Saturday, Feb. 20 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Kilauea Experiences Week of Explosive Events
Kilauea has begun the new year in stride with explosive activity. Three volcanic explosions took place at the summit in a one-week time span.
Bishop Museum Plans Sale of Waipio Valley
Two Big Island properties will soon go up for sale by one of the largest museums in the state.
