East Hawaii News
Medical Marijuana Dispensary License Application Live
Under the medical marijuana dispensary law, Chapter 329D, HRS, DOH will award a total of eight licenses state-wide, two for the County of Hawai’i.
Coast Guard Seeks Owner of Located Kayak
At about 9:22 a.m., watchstanders at the Sector Honolulu Command Center received a report of the kayak from HFD, who recovered it.
HHSC Hosts Annual Community Meeting
Hawai’i Health Systems Corporation East Hawai’i Regional Board of Directors will host its annual community meeting on Saturday, Feb. 20 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Kilauea Experiences Week of Explosive Events
Kilauea has begun the new year in stride with explosive activity. Three volcanic explosions took place at the summit in a one-week time span.
Bishop Museum Plans Sale of Waipio Valley
Two Big Island properties will soon go up for sale by one of the largest museums in the state.
Scheduled Lane Closures Jan. 11-15
Road work across the island will cause lane closures throughout the week.
No Tsunami Threat Following 6.9M Indonesia Earthquake
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says there is no tsunami threat to Hawai’i following a 6.9 magnitude earthquake near Kepulauan Talaud, Indonesia.
Weekend Road Work
Multiple lane closures in East Hawai’i will take place over the weekend as night and weekend work continues.
Man Charged in Hilo Robbery
A 19-year-old man reported that he was sitting in a vehicle in the parking lot when a man entered the passenger door, demanded cash, and ordered him to withdraw money.
Coca-Cola Donates $50K to R.E.A.C.H.
The nonprofit corporation provides support to intermediate and middle school programs in Lieutenant Governor Shan Tsutsui’s R.E.A.C.H. initiative.
Missing Teen Being Sought by Police
Sixteen-year-old Pa’auilo teen Benjamin Zindric is being sought by the Hawai’i Police Department. The teen was reported as missing after last being seen on Dec. 30.
HPD Searching for Missing Man, Michael Kalla
Michael Kalla is described as 6-foot-1 and 200 pounds with a muscular build and balding dark blond hair. He also has green eyes and a scar under his chin.
No New Dengue Fever Cases Reported
Sixty-six individuals this week were excluded from the overall count, including 15 over the past day.
UPDATE: DLNR Officer Charged with Sexual Assault
Thirty-nine-year-old Ethan Ferguson faces five counts of sexual assault.
Governor Ige Announces $6.8M for STEM Jobs
The project will reach towards enhancing and diversifying Hawai’i’s economy through the strengthening of STEM learning and teaching areas.
P&R 2016 Park Maintenance Schedule
‘Āhalanui Park, Isaac Kepo‘okalani Hale Beach Park, Kahalu‘u Beach Park, and Spencer Park at ‘Ōhai‘ula Beach are slated to temporarily close throughout the year.
Police Release Jan. 8 Warrants
The list informs both the public and the individuals sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
Legislation Introduced to Extend National Service Programs
The legislation would include citizens of the Federate States of Micronesia, the Republic of Palau, and the Republic of the Marshall Islands who reside in the U.S.
Big Island Dengue Fever Count up to 210
Hawai’i County Civil Defense was approved a transfer of funds by the Hawai’i County Council this week that will allow for additional support in the Miloli’i community.
Gabbard Announces Support of Zero Tolerance for Terror Act
Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard, a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, is one of the original co-sponsors of the legislation.
