East Hawai‘i News
Man Sought by Authorities for Assault
A 32-year-old Pa’auilo man is being sought after by the Hawai’i Police Department for assault.
3.0M Earthquake Near Honoka’a
The United States Geological Survey reports the earthquake took place at 1:37 p.m., seven miles north-northwest of Honoka’a at a depth of 8.9 miles.
No New Dengue Fever Cases Reported
The overall case count remains at 263, with no cases listed as “potentially infectious” to mosquitoes.
Attorney General Takes Part in Bogus Charity Bust
An end has been placed on two “sham” cancer charities that operated nation-wide.
Pohakuloa Fire ‘100 Percent Contained’
PTA Fire Chief Eric Moller told Big Island Now that the fire has burned 200 acres,
Stolen Tractor-Trailer Incident Leads to Arrest, Road Closure
Solomon Aloha Kepano, 30, was arrested on suspicion of first-degree theft, fourth-degree theft, third-degree criminal property damage, accident involving damage to a vehicle or property, and two counts of first-degree reckless endangering.
3.0M Earthquake Centered West of Volcano
The United States Geological Survey listed the earthquake at a depth of 6.2 miles.
Pilipaa Street in Hilo Reopens Following Downed Lines
Pilipaa Street in Hilo has reopened, according to the Hawai’i Police Department.
UPDATE: Pilipaa Street Expected to Remain Closed Through Thursday Morning
Multiple downed utility lines are reportedly causing the closure of Pilipaa Street between Puainako Street and Kahaopea Street in Hilo.
Students Begin Research Work Using Mauna Kea Telescopes
Students from Waiakea High School and Kapolei High School, awarded telescope observing time through the Maunakea Scholars program, have begun their telescope time.
Big Island’s Tax Burden Rating Among Lowest in the State
On the Big Island, the tax burden index was determined to be a rating of 69.68, behind Kalawao’s 73.07.
3.8M Earthquakes Shakes the Big Island Early Wednesday
The United States Geological Survey reported the quake at 3:10 a.m., 22 miles southeast of Pahala.
TMT Shifts Eyes to Yet Another Potential Site
TMT officials have maintained to Big Island Now that the project is hopes to push forward on the Big Island, however, the alternate sites are being sought as a backup.
Dengue: DOH Risk Area Map Drops Some West Hawai’i Locations
The Hawai’i Department of Health updated its Risk Area Map, noting a decrease in areas listed last week as being of “some risk.”
UH-Hilo Hosts Senatorial Candidate Forum
The candidate forum is part of UH-Hilo’s Media Symposium, which is being held on Saturday, April 9.
HPD: Information Sought in Ocean View Hit-and-Run Case
The incident happened on Hawai’i Boulevard and seriously injured a pedestrian.
Hawai’i Earns Grant for Improvement of Youth Career Preparation
A $100,000 grant to develop a detailed career readiness action plan has been awarded to the Hawai’i State Department of Education.
Monthly EAS Test Set for Friday
A steady one minute tone will ring from all sirens. The tone is used to alert the public of an emergency that could pose a threat to life and property.
Pair Arrested, Charged in Stolen Vehicle Incident
The vehicle was allegedly stolen from Hawaiian Paradise Park on Saturday.
