East Hawaii News
Scheduled Lane Closures Jan. 11-15
Road work across the island will cause lane closures throughout the week.
No Tsunami Threat Following 6.9M Indonesia Earthquake
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says there is no tsunami threat to Hawai’i following a 6.9 magnitude earthquake near Kepulauan Talaud, Indonesia.
Weekend Road Work
Multiple lane closures in East Hawai’i will take place over the weekend as night and weekend work continues.
Man Charged in Hilo Robbery
A 19-year-old man reported that he was sitting in a vehicle in the parking lot when a man entered the passenger door, demanded cash, and ordered him to withdraw money.
Coca-Cola Donates $50K to R.E.A.C.H.
The nonprofit corporation provides support to intermediate and middle school programs in Lieutenant Governor Shan Tsutsui’s R.E.A.C.H. initiative.
Missing Teen Being Sought by Police
Sixteen-year-old Pa’auilo teen Benjamin Zindric is being sought by the Hawai’i Police Department. The teen was reported as missing after last being seen on Dec. 30.
HPD Searching for Missing Man, Michael Kalla
Michael Kalla is described as 6-foot-1 and 200 pounds with a muscular build and balding dark blond hair. He also has green eyes and a scar under his chin.
No New Dengue Fever Cases Reported
Sixty-six individuals this week were excluded from the overall count, including 15 over the past day.
UPDATE: DLNR Officer Charged with Sexual Assault
Thirty-nine-year-old Ethan Ferguson faces five counts of sexual assault.
Governor Ige Announces $6.8M for STEM Jobs
The project will reach towards enhancing and diversifying Hawai’i’s economy through the strengthening of STEM learning and teaching areas.
P&R 2016 Park Maintenance Schedule
‘Āhalanui Park, Isaac Kepo‘okalani Hale Beach Park, Kahalu‘u Beach Park, and Spencer Park at ‘Ōhai‘ula Beach are slated to temporarily close throughout the year.
Police Release Jan. 8 Warrants
The list informs both the public and the individuals sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
Legislation Introduced to Extend National Service Programs
The legislation would include citizens of the Federate States of Micronesia, the Republic of Palau, and the Republic of the Marshall Islands who reside in the U.S.
Big Island Dengue Fever Count up to 210
Hawai’i County Civil Defense was approved a transfer of funds by the Hawai’i County Council this week that will allow for additional support in the Miloli’i community.
Gabbard Announces Support of Zero Tolerance for Terror Act
Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard, a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, is one of the original co-sponsors of the legislation.
PISCES to Honor Onizuka in Special Ceremony
Together, PISCES and the high school will host a 4 p.m. ceremony on the 30th anniversary of the NASA Space Shuttle orbiter Challenger mission
Man Charged with Murder in Body Located Tuesday
in addition to the murder charge, Valentine Kapiolani Gonsalves Jr. has also been charged in connection to a shooting that happened earlier in the week in Hilo.
DWS: Hilo Area Hydrant Flow Test Set
The Department of Water Supply will conduct a fire hydrant flow test in Hilo on Tuesday, Jan. 19 between 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
Hawai’i’s Last Sugar Plantation Plans Transition
By the end of 2016, A&B plans to phase out sugar operations and will transfer over to a new model over multiple years.
Na’i Aupuni Announces ‘Aha Participants
In late December, the list was released with a total of 152 participants. However, Na’i Aupuni officials say four additional participants have since been added.
