East Hawai‘i News
Comment Sought for DLNR DEA Napu’u Conservation Project
Under the development of the Habitat Conservation Plan, incidental take of 15 threatened and endangered plants and one endangered insect would be provided.
Hilo Muni Course to Undergo Partial Closures
Tee times will also be modified during that time to allow golfers to play two rounds and create the equivalent of an 18-hole golfing experience.
Police to Rev Up DUI Enforcement Over Super Bowl Weekend
In a statement from HPD, police warns the public that the DUI enforcement effort is part of the national and statewide “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign.
Big Island Dengue: One More Case Added, Three Infectious
Three cases remain “potentially infectious,” the same number of individuals reported since Tuesday, with onset of illness between Jan. 23 and Jan. 28.
Brother Alleges HPD Brutality in Wrongful Death Lawsuit
Then-39-year-old Kailua-Kona man Randall Hatori died on Feb. 4, 2014 while being placed into police custody.
Man Charged with Arson in Ocean View Fire
James M. Thomas is being held at the Kona police cellblock pending his initial court appearance, scheduled for Friday.
New ‘Hawai’i Island’s Most Wanted’ to Air Friday
Thirty-eight-year-old Ronald Barawis Jr. of Kailua-Kona, 45-year-old Melody K. Familar of Hilo, and 33-year-old Chanel Mariani of Hilo will all be featured in the episode.
HFD: Ocean View Fire Under Investigation
A total of eight firefighters, including four volunteer firefighters, arrived on scene Tuesday to find a three bedroom home structure engulfed in flames.
Marines Honored Through Moment of Silence in Washington
Representative Tulsi Gabbard led the moment of silence, joined by Representative Mark Takai and members of Congress who represented the Marines’ hometowns, as well as former Marines and veterans in the House of Representatives.
Legislation Could Create Science and Technology Subzones
Several different sites around the state have already been identified as possible subzones, including the NELHA Geothermal Research Facility at Pohoiki and the University of Hawai’i at Hilo’s Hawai’i Innovation Center.
Man Arrested in Connection to Ocean View Arson
An arson investigation has been opened by the Hawai’i Police Department following a Tuesday evening fire in Hawaiian Ocean View Estates.
Work Furlough Inmate Arrested, Returned to HCCC
Devin Saragosa-Taoy was serving time for robbery and now faces an additional escape charge.
Lawmakers Call on Ige Not to Sign Cesspool Rule Change
In 2015, a similar bill was introduced into the legislature and did not pass.
Big Island Dengue Count Increases by Another Two Cases
Since Monday, the confirmed case number of individuals infected with dengue case has increased daily by two.The total number of confirmed cases in the outbreak’s entirety is 248.
Kapiolani Street Project to Cause Temporary Water Disruption
The shut-off will take place from 8 a.m. Thursday to 1 a.m. on Friday as waterline work for the Kapiolani Street Extension Project is conducted.
Gabbard Votes in Support of Federal Housing Improvements
Representative Tulsi Gabbard voted Tuesday in favor of a bill that would enact incremental changes at a number of federal housing programs
DPW: Preliminary DFIRM Appeal Period Begins Feb. 9
Owners or lessees of property on the island who believe their property rights would be negatively affected by the proposed flood hazard determinations can appeal to the county.
USGS: 14,588 Worldwide 4.0+ Magnitude Earthquakes in 2015
Across the world in 2015, 19 earthquakes shook with a 7.0 or higher magnitude. The number is one above the annual average of about 18 since 1900.
Hilo Community Says First Goodbyes to Late Senator
Members of the Hilo community, including State and County workers, gathered Tuesday afternoon to pay their first respects to the late Senator Gilbert Kahele, who passed away suddenly one week ago from coronary complications.
