East Hawai‘i News
Ige Submits Supplemental Budget
The budget proposes $729 million be allocated to improve basic infrastructure and economic, $161 million to support affordable housing, $247 million to address critical health care needs, and $248 million for education.
Red Cross Volunteers Active in 2015
Volunteers from the Hawai’i State Chapter of the American Red Cross were on standby during a busy hurricane season. They also responded to 75 local home fires.
Dengue ‘Potential Infection’ Count at Three
The count of individuals currently infected with dengue fever and who are able to potentially spread the disease has dropped to three.
Legislation Headed by Schatz Signed into Law
Legislation that will extend a tax credit to assist families in paying for residential clean energy equipment for five years was signed into law Friday.
Winter Comes Early on Mauna Kea
Mauna Kea’s Access Road was briefly closed Monday morning following icy conditions and a brief stint of snow.
Ignition Interlock Permit Rules Change Jan. 1
Drivers with an ignition interlock device on their vehicle will soon be able to reapply for their license prior to the completion of their revocation period.
Comment Sought on Kanoelehua, Banyan Drive Planning
The studies, commissioned by the State of Hawai’i Department of Land and Natural Resources, are now available for public viewing and comment is being sought.
HVO Scientists Monitor Puʻu ʻŌʻō Activity
Scientists believe that the vent opened into the area of an abandoned tube as lava worked its way to the surface.
Scheduled Lane Closures Dec. 21-24
The State of Hawai’i Department of Transportation and the County of Hawai’i Department of Public Works have announced scheduled lane closures for the week.
Missing Hale Nani Inmate Located, Arrested
A man wanted for his escape from Hale Nani Reintegration Center was located and arrested Saturday evening.
UPDATE: Missing Man Located
A 66-year-old man is being sought by police after being reported missing early Sunday morning.
Hilo Kamehameha Statue Spear Returned
On Saturday, the spear missing from the hands of Hilo’s King Kamehameha the Great statue was returned to its holding place during a ceremony.
Weekend Road Work
Reconstruction work on Umauma Bridge and on the Pahoa Roundabout continues this weekend, according to the State of Hawai’i Department of Transportation.
Woman Missing Since Friday Sought
The Hawai’i Police Department is on the search for a missing 48-year-old woman.
Hurricane Season Sets Records
A record 15 storms entered the Central Pacific basin during this year’s hurricane season, but none of them made landfall on any Hawaiian island.
East Hawai’i ‘Officer of the Month’ Honored
Hilo Patrol Officer Ryan Pagan and Puna Patrol Officer Daniel Tam were each recently honored as East Hawai’i “Officer of the Month” for the final two months of the year.
Weekend Hunting at Keamuku Maneuver Area
Army officials at Pohakuloa Training Area will open Keamuku on Dec. 19 and Dec. 20.
Dengue Cases Rise, Infection Count Drops
One new confirmed dengue case has been classified as a visitor, bringing the total case count of those not from the Big Island to have been infected to 18.
Pahoa Police Station Phone Lines Back in Service
Phones at the Pahoa Police Station are back in service following a temporary outage.
