East Hawaii News
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.
Confirmed Dengue Cases Continue to Climb
Cases of dengue fever rose by four on Tuesday, bring the total number of confirmed cases to 153.
Council to Take Another Look at Ethics Bill
The Hawai’i County Council decided Monday to take another look at introduced amendments in January.
2014 Traffic Fatalities Lowest in 40 Years, 2015 Down
Statewide numbers for traffic fatalities are down in 2015, continuing a trend that began in 2014.
Na’i Aupuni Terminates Election
Na’i Aupuni officials announced that the Native Hawaiian election to elect delegates to a February Constitutional Delegation, or ‘Aha, has been terminated.
Hawai’i County Holiday Treecycling
Treecycling will take place between Dec. 26 and Jan. 17 for residential recycling of holiday trees.
Fuel Averages Trickle Down
Fuel prices in Hilo and Kona continue to drop this week with regular grade averages at $2.60 and $2.84, respectively.
Consumer Review Freedom Act Passed by Senate
United States Senator Brian Schatz had his hand in the introduction of an Act passed by the Senate Monday that protects online reviewers.
Theft of $15K in Tools, Equipment Being Investigated
A theft in Kalopa over the weekend is currently being investigated by the Hawai’i Police Department.
Gabbard Seeks Students for Kaha Ki’i Competition
The deadline for artwork submission is February 23, 2016.
DOH: Food Establishment Inspections Completed
A total of 1,800 food establishments on the Big Island were inspected as part of the Hawai’i Department of Health’s placard system.
Dengue Fever Cases Reach 149
On Monday, the number of confirmed dengue fever cases rose by three to 149.
Fireworks Permits Available Soon
Ahead of New Year’s, the Hawai’i County Fire Department announced that permits will be available beginning Dec. 26 at a variety of Big Island locations.
Police Located Wanted Man
Jacob Kawaa Freebairn, who was wanted by the Hawai’i Police Department on bench warrants, has been located.
UH-Hilo Theft Suspects Sought
A pair of individuals pictured in surveillance footage are being sought by the Hawai’i Police Department for suspected involvement in a theft at UH-Hilo.
Scheduled Lane Closures Dec. 14-18
The State of Hawai’i Department of Transportation and the County of Hawai’i Department of Public Works have announced scheduled lane closures for the week.
World Nations Reach Agreement at COP21
“This is an historic moment – when the international community finally takes responsibility for climate change in a meaningful way,” Senator Brian Schatz said.
