East Hawai‘i News
No Tsunami Generated from Maui Earthquake
According to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center, the 3.6 magnitude earthquake was centered in West Maui. It occurred at 4:04 a.m.
HFD: Scrap Metal Fire Under Investigation
Loss was estimated at $6,000, and approximately $300,000 in property was saved.
Sanders Wins Hawai’i Presidential Preference Poll
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders received 70 percent of the votes cast, while Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton received 30 percent of votes.
Four Cases of Mosquito Borne Viruses Under Investigation on Oahu
The cases include an individual who traveled to Latin America and returned to the state ill.
Merrie Monarch Festival Events: March 27-29
The 53rd Annual Merrie Monarch Festival is about to get underway in Hilo.
Weekend Road Work
Various lane closures associated with ongoing road work will continue throughout the weekend.
UPDATE: Flood Warning Extended to 2:30 a.m. Saturday
The Flash Flood Warning has been extended through 2:30 a.m., Saturday.
TRAFFIC UPDATE: Closures Reported Along Highway 19
The Hawai’i Police Department reports that significant flooding in the area is occurring.
UPDATE: Flash Flood Watch, Warning Issued
The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning and a Flash Flood Watch for the Big Island.
Dengue: No New Cases Confirmed
On Wednesday, a new case was confirmed by Hawai’i Department of Health officials. That case remains listed by DOH as “potentially infectious” to mosquitoes with an onset of illness of March 17.
Police Release March 24 Warrants
The list informs both the public and the individuals sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
KMA to Open for Weekend Turkey Hunting
Keamuku Maneuver Area will open this weekend for turkey hunting.
Officer and Fire Fighter of the Year Awardees Honored
The pair was honored by the Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawai’i during a dinner ceremony on Thursday.
Clinton, Sanders Gain Endorsements Ahead of Preference Poll
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders, and California businessman Roque De La Fuente will be on the ballot for Saturday’s Presidential Preference Poll.
Pahoa Roundabout Meeting Scheduled
The meeting’s main focus will be the anticipated opening date of the new roundabout in Pahoa, and highlight ongoing work and information on the project’s schedule.
Dengue Count Holds at 263, DOH Urges Precautions for Merrie Monarch Participants
On Wednesday, one new dengue case was confirmed by DOH with an onset of illness of March 17. The case remains listed by DOH as “potentially infectious” to mosquitoes.
2013 Murder Investigation Handed Off to Prosecutors
On Jan. 18, 2013, the Hawai’i Police Department discovered a badly decomposed body off of the “ATV Trail Park” near Stainback Highway in Hilo.
Census: Big Island Sees 1.2 Percent Population Growth
Census data shows the latest population number for the Big Island as 196,428 individuals, a growth from 2014 numbers of 194,016.
Hawai’i CC Chancellor Search Narrows to Four
Larry Buckley, Micheal Glisson, Anthony Munroe, and Rachel Solemsaas are the final four selections.
Big Island Unemployment Numbers Stable
In the past year, the Big Island’s unemployment rate has dropped by 1.1 percent from 4.9 percent.
