East Hawai‘i News
Miloli’i Beach Park Reopens, No New Dengue Cases Confirmed
No new cases associated have popped up with the Miloli’i Beach Park and Village Community since Jan. 20. Hawai’i County officials say spraying and treatment has allowed for the park to safely reopen.
Clinton Receives Endorsement Ahead of Hawai’i Primary
Earlier this year, Hillary Clinton received an endorsement from the Planned Parenthood Action Fund, the organization’s first political endorsement.
Police Release March 11 Warrants
The list informs both the public and the individuals sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
Sulphur Banks Trail at HVNP Undergoes Improvements
As a result of the work, partial trail closures will take place Monday through Thursday.
Flags to Remain at Half-Staff in Honor of Former First Lady
National and state flags will remain at half-staff through sunset Friday.
Kaumana Drive Restriping Resumes
An alternating lane closure will be in effect as the work is conducted, and a minimum of one lane of travel will flow throughout the duration of the project.
Temporary Water Shut-Off Along Manono Street Friday
The shut-off is necessary to remove a 6-inch main valve.
Nestlé Recalls Several Frozen Food Items
The products were recalled after “several consumers reported that they had found small pieces of glass in some of these products.”
Mother, Daughter Plead Guilty in Medicare Fraud
Susan Escobar, a former office manager at Mastercare, billed Medicaid for work her daughter did not complete.
HVNP Final GMP/WS/EIS Available for View
The public can provide comments on the plan at the Park Planning website.
Schatz: HUD Secretary Pledges ‘Fair Share’ in Homeless Support
Senator Brian Schatz asked Secretary Julian Castro to recognize the state’s need for resources that support homeless families. He also asked him to address the housing shortage.
Risk of Salmonella Leads to Country-Wide Pistachio Recall
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention identified the products as potentially being linked to a Salmonella outbreak.
Dengue: First Case in Two Weeks Confirmed, Miloli’i Will Reopen
Miloli’i Beach Park is on course to reopen to the public. The park has been closed since Wednesday, Dec. 23.
Man Sought for Questioning in Stolen Vehicle Incident
Twenty-two-year-old Kainoa Lindo is being sought by the Hawai’i Police Department for questioning.
Hawai’i Ranked as State with Lowest Real-Estate Property Taxes
Hawai’i held the top rank for lowest real estate property taxes with an effective real estate tax rate of 0.28 percent.
Puna Shooting Suspect Released from Police Custody
Richard R. Edwards, 72, was released at 3:50 p.m. Wednesday, pending further investigation.
NOAA Provides UH Sea Grant with $845K for Coastal Hazard Preparedness
The funding will support a project that seeks to address the issues of flooding, coastal erosion, seal-level rise, and coastal disasters, while also increasing the state’s resilience to the hazards and impacts of climate change.
County Offers New Entrepreneurship Program
The inaugural Hawai‘i County Entrepreneurship Program will begin on April 1 under the Department of Research and Development.
