East Hawaii News
HPD Battles Drunken Driving
DUI checkpoints will be in full force throughout the island as the holidays near and 2015 comes to a close.
Limited Purpose Licenses Available in 2016
Cards issued for one of the limited purpose permit or licenses will not require proof of legal presence or social security number.
Big Island Hospitals Receive Top Rankings
All three major Big Island hospitals were recently ranked within the top five of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ recent ranking.
No Tsunami Threat Following 6.6M Mexico Earthquake
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says there is no tsunami threat to Hawai’i following a 6.6 magnitude earthquake near the coast of Chiapas, Mexico.
Grants-in-Aid Applications Acceptance Begins
Non-profit organizations throughout the state will once again be invited to apply for State Grants-in-Aid.
Life Care Center of Hilo’s Ridley Honored
Life Care Center of Hilo’s Chris Ridley is among several state-wide honorees who exhibit dedication to the reduction in the number of senior fall injuries.
Oliveira: Dengue Fever Outbreak Remains ‘Active’
According to the Department of Health, there are seven active cases of dengue fever on the Big Island. A total of 157 individuals have contracted the virus.
Cemetery Road Restoration Complete
The 12-foot, one-lane roadway was restored as part of the Cemetery Road restoration project.
TMT Equipment Removal Underway
Construction equipment on Mauna Kea since April is being removed by Thirty Meter Telescope builders Wednesday.
Australian Artist Brings Street Art to Hilo
Australian artist David “MEGGS” Hooke recently brought some of his international artistry to the streets of downtown Hilo.
Ku’ikahi Mediation Hosts Next Lunch Talk
Ku’ikahi Mediation Center will host its next “Finding Solutions, Growing Peace” talk story on Thursday, Dec. 17.
Kea’au Man Sought on Warrant, Questioning
Forty-two-year-old Mario Hernandez is being sought by police on a bench warrant and is also wanted for questionin
Police Investigate Second Milo Street Burglary
The public’s help is being sought by the Hawai’i Police Department is identifying two suspects for their involvement in a Kea’au business theft.
HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown
A total of 1,028 DUI arrests have been made so far in 2015. That number is a 6.5 percent decrease from last year’s count of 1,099 arrests during the same time period.
Honoka’a Man Sought on Warrant
An 18-year-old Honoka’a man is being sought by the Hawai’i Police Department on a bench warrant for contempt of court.
CDC Praises Local Response, Notes DOH Flaws
The assessment, conducted by Dr. Lyle Petersen, praised local response coordination, but found several issues within the Department of Health.
83rd Hawai’i Police Department Recruit Class
The recruits have completed six months of intensive training and will now undergo four months of “on-the-job” field training with veteran police officers.
DOH: Interim Rules for Marijuana Dispensary Program
Interim administrative rules for the medical marijuana dispensary licensing program were released by the Hawai’i State Department of Health Tuesday.
Makuakane Family Introduces $100K Endowment
University of Hawai’i at Hilo Ka Haka ‘Ula o Ke’elikolani College of Hawaiian Language will be supported by the endowment, set up by the family of Daniel and Lydia Makukane.
