East Hawaii News
Hawai’i Big Tree Competition Underway
To raise awareness about the importance of healthy trees and forests, the Big Tree program gives light to the largest trees of different native species.
DPS Seeks to Fill Correction Officer Positions
Recruitment is open to the public on the Department of Human Resources and Development jobseekers website.
Dengue Fever Count Rises by Five
Five cases of dengue fever were reported on Wednesday by the Hawai’i Department of Health, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 207.
Hawai’i Meth Project Hosts Annual Art Contest
The statewide initiative aims to communicate the risks of methamphetamine through art and empower youth to share the Hawai’i Meth Project’s “Not Even Once” message.
Dengue Fever Meeting Set for Miloli’i Community
On Jan. 14 the Miloli’i Village community is invited to the Miloli’i Beach Park Halau from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for updates from various County departments.
HPD Yearly DUI Statistical Breakdown
Over the course of 2015, fatal traffic crashes spiked by 36.4 percent and a 72.7 percent increase was seen in traffic fatalities, compared to 2014.
Wastewater Division Plans Papaikou ‘Smoke Test’
A “Smoke Test” survey is scheduled to take place over several days next week in the Anderton Camp area of Papaikou.
Missing Teen Sought by Police
Zaxsalyn Guerpo, who also goes by “Missy,” was last seen in Kona on Dec. 2.
Body Found Along Daniel K. Inouye Highway
The Hawai’i Police Department is investigating a body found in a vehicle along Daniel K. Inouye Highway early Tuesday morning.
No New Big Island Dengue Cases Confirmed
No new cases of dengue fever were confirmed on the Big Island Tuesday.
Hilo Named Among Top American Seaside Towns
Hilo recently made a national list of “America’s Happiest Seaside Towns.”
Lava Explosions: Rockfalls Impact Halema’uma’u
Activity within Kilauea summit’s lava lake had risen slightly through an inflation period. HVO personnel recorded the lava lake to be about 92 feet below the floor of the crater Tuesday.
Workforce Drug Testing Shows Higher Cocaine Use
Diagnostic Laboratory Services, Inc.’s statistics show a 100 percent increase in cocaine use over a one year period in workplace drug testing.
Public Meeting Set for Kukuihaele Park Project
The County of Hawai’i Department of Parks and Recreation will host a meeting on Jan. 10 to review a proposed plan to improve Kukuihaele Park.
HPP Park on Finance Committee Agenda
The 20-acre parcel proposed to be turned into a park is envisioned to be built in phases, according to County Council member Greggor Ilagan.
Dengue: Case Count Holds at 202
The confirmed case count of dengue fever on the Big Island remains at 202. Hawai’i Department of Health officials say no new cases have been added since Friday.
Rebate Offered on Solar Water Heater Maintenance
Hawai’i Energy is offering Big Island, Maui, and Honolulu residents a “Solar Water Heating Tune-Up” rebate of up to $150.
Permanent Measure Limits Sea Cucumber Harvest
The measure follows a 120-day emergency rule that temporarily banned the harvest of sea cucumbers in Hawai’i and will go into effect on Jan. 10.
Police Seek Man on Warrants
Twenty-seven-year-old Ryan David Anderson is being sought by authorities on warrants and for questioning in a theft investigation.
‘Freedom Ride’ Leads to Arrests in Hilo
The Hawai’i Police Department arrested two individuals and cited two additional people in connection to a “Freedom Ride” rally Saturday in Hilo.
