East Hawai‘i News
Coast Guard Issues National Boating Safety Statistics
National Safe Boating Week is just around the corner, and the United States Coast Guard has released its 2015 Recreational Boating Statistics.
Hawai’i Electric: Hu Honua’s Complaint ‘Woefully Inaccurate’
Hawai’i Electric Light president Jay Ignacio’s response to Hu Honua came prior to Friday’s press conference, which Hu Honua held at its project site.
Weekend Road Work
All lane closures and detours are weather permitting and have the possibility of changing without notice.
Imported Dengue Case Confirmed on the Big Island
A new case of dengue fever has been confirmed on the Big Island.
Authorities Charge Man in Hilo Restaurant Burglaries
The suspect reportedly broken into a Keawe Street restaurant several times.
Frozen Food Recall Expands to Include Natural Directions
The CRF frozen foods recall has expanded further with the recent announcement by NORPAC Foods Inc. of products that could be contaminated under the CRF recall.
Teen Charged in Waiakea High Threat
Notes left on the walls of the bathroom threatened violence on the school campus.
Twelve Tons of Debris Removed from Papahānaumokuākea
NOAA officials say marine debris is a human-induced global problem that impacts coral reef ecosystems and marine wildlife.
March Kona Death Ruled a Suicide
Final autopsy results determined that the woman’s cause of death was a gunshot wound to the head and that the manner of death was suicide.
Hawaiian Airlines Cancels Flight After Emergency Exit Deployed
According to a Hawaiian Airlines spokesperson, 44 passengers onboard were already exiting from the front of the aircraft when the incident occurred.
Billions Passed by Senate for Native Hawaiian Housing, Homeless Programs
The bill includes funding in support of reduced homelessness and Native Hawaiian Housing.
Suspect Arrested in Waiakea High School Threat
Police say the notes were left on bathroom walls between 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday and 11 a.m. on Thursday.
Police Release May 20 Warrants
Individuals on the following list are innocent until determined to be guilty in a court of law.
DOH: Medical Marijuana Dispensary Licenses, Scores Released
The Hawai’i Department of Health began issuing licenses on Thursday for Medical Marijuana dispensaries.
June Household Hazardous Waste Events
Business, government agency, non-profit agency, or farm waste will not be allowed. Electronic waste and tires will also not be allowed.
Hu Honua Files Complaint Against Hawai’i Electric Light
In the complaint, Hu Honua asked the PUC to investigate Hawai’i Electric Light’s termination of a Power Purchase Agreement.
Hawai’i Officials React to Takai Announcement
Congressman Mark Takai announced on Thursday that he plans to suspend his run for re-election, noting a spread of the pancreatic cancer he is currently fighting.
Seven HPD Officers Receive Promotions
Seven sworn officers received promotions from Hawai’i Police Department Chief Harry S. Kubojiri.
Congressman Takai Will Not Seek Re-Election as Cancer Battle Continues
The Congressman made the announcement on Thursday, stating that his battle with pancreatic cancer has spread and his focus is “on getting better rather than getting re-elected.”
