East Hawai‘i News
Unlisted Morphine Ingredient Leads to Recall of Cough Syrup
Chinese grocery stores in various parts of Hawai’i, California, New Jersey, Illinois, Ohio, and Nevada have carried the product.
$5K Granted to Hilo Intermediate for Music Education
The Mockingbird Foundation provided Hilo Intermediate School with a $5,000 grant to support the school’s music education programs, with a focus on ukulele and vocal performance.
Scheduled Lane Closures Jan. 25-29
Various portions of roadway will be temporarily closed throughout the week as road construction continues.
No Tsunami Threat Following 6.8M Alaska Earthquake
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says there is no tsunami threat to Hawai’i following a 6.8 magnitude earthquake that occurred in Southern Alaska.
Female Hiker Rescued at Kilauea Iki Trail
The woman, who was hiking with her daughter, received multiple cuts and abrasions to both of her arms and legs.
Keck to Present Public Talk in Honoka’a
W.M. Keck Observatory will host a free public astronomy talk at the Honoka’a People’s Theater on Feb. 4.
Gabbard Meets with Big Island Officials, Community Members
Representative Tulsi Gabbard traveled to the Big Island on Friday, where she met with Hawai’i County Mayor Billy Kenoi and Civil Defense Administrator Darryl Oliveira.
Weekend Road Work
Two East Hawai’i lane closures will continue through the weekend as night and weekend work continues.
New Study Researches Hawai’i Wildfires
The research paper was published in Pacific Science and draws on multiple sources to construct a history that shows more than a fourfold increase in the area burned annually.
Lee Loy Announces County Council District 3 Run
Hawai’i County Council District 3 includes portions of South Hilo and Kea’au.
Eight Big Island Schools Awarded For Wellness
Hawai’i Department of Health’s Safety and Wellness Survey showed that 84 schools across the state met over 90 percent of the Wellness Guidelines during the 2014-2015 school year.
Three Big Island Dengue Cases ‘Potentially Infectious’
Three new cases of dengue fever were confirmed Friday afternoon by the Hawai’i Department of Health.
Weekend Bird Hunting at Keamuku Maneuver Area
On Jan. 23 and Jan. 24, Army officials will open the Keamuku Maneuver Area for shotgun hunting of birds from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m.
TMT Official Says Next Move Awaits State
Thirty Meter Telescope Executive Director Ed Stone attended a Chamber of Commerce Hawai’i panel on the future of Mauna Kea on Friday.
‘Hawai’i Sex Offender Search’ App Wins Awards
The “Hawai’i Sex Offender Search” mobile app won the 2015 titles of Best Government Mobile Application and Best Information Services Mobile Application.
HPD: Elderly Targeted by Repair Work Scam
The Hawai’i Police Department is warning the public of a potential scam on the Big Island that appears to be targeted towards the elderly.
Expert Advice on Moving Out Mosquitoes
Whether the issue is illness prevention or just inconvenience, reducing the number of bugs on your property is important. And that means maintenance.
Police Release Jan. 22 Warrants
The list informs both the public and the individuals sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
Merrie Monarch Participants, Judges Announced
Judges for the 2016 Merrie Monarch festival include Keith Awai, Ed Collier, Ainsley Halemanu, Lahela Kaʻahui, Etua Lopes, Piʻilani Lua, and Holoua Stender.
DWS Plans Kapiolani Street Water Shut-Off
Department of Water Supply crews will be conducting waterline work for the Kapiolani Street Extension Project during the shut-off.
