East Hawai‘i News
Hirono Votes in Favor of Federal Budget Deal
The $1.1 trillion bipartisan omnibus package of government funding was voted on within the United States Senate Friday.
Slight Drop in Big Island Unemployment
Hawai’i’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped slightly in November to 3.2 percent.
Police Release Dec. 18 Warrants
The list informs both the public and the individuals sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
DLNR Recognizes Whale Responders
HIPc198, the official named of the stranded whale, was determined to have died from abnormal blood clot formations in the heart and lungs.
Man in Custody Arrested
A Hilo man who was arrested while in custody at the Hawai’i Community Correctional Center has been returned to the jail.
Active Dengue Cases Drop to Five
The Hawai’i Department of Health is currently monitoring five active cases of dengue fever on the Big Island.
HPD Battles Drunken Driving
DUI checkpoints will be in full force throughout the island as the holidays near and 2015 comes to a close.
Limited Purpose Licenses Available in 2016
Cards issued for one of the limited purpose permit or licenses will not require proof of legal presence or social security number.
Big Island Hospitals Receive Top Rankings
All three major Big Island hospitals were recently ranked within the top five of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ recent ranking.
No Tsunami Threat Following 6.6M Mexico Earthquake
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says there is no tsunami threat to Hawai’i following a 6.6 magnitude earthquake near the coast of Chiapas, Mexico.
Grants-in-Aid Applications Acceptance Begins
Non-profit organizations throughout the state will once again be invited to apply for State Grants-in-Aid.
Life Care Center of Hilo’s Ridley Honored
Life Care Center of Hilo’s Chris Ridley is among several state-wide honorees who exhibit dedication to the reduction in the number of senior fall injuries.
Oliveira: Dengue Fever Outbreak Remains ‘Active’
According to the Department of Health, there are seven active cases of dengue fever on the Big Island. A total of 157 individuals have contracted the virus.
Cemetery Road Restoration Complete
The 12-foot, one-lane roadway was restored as part of the Cemetery Road restoration project.
TMT Equipment Removal Underway
Construction equipment on Mauna Kea since April is being removed by Thirty Meter Telescope builders Wednesday.
Australian Artist Brings Street Art to Hilo
Australian artist David “MEGGS” Hooke recently brought some of his international artistry to the streets of downtown Hilo.
Ku’ikahi Mediation Hosts Next Lunch Talk
Ku’ikahi Mediation Center will host its next “Finding Solutions, Growing Peace” talk story on Thursday, Dec. 17.
Kea’au Man Sought on Warrant, Questioning
Forty-two-year-old Mario Hernandez is being sought by police on a bench warrant and is also wanted for questionin
Police Investigate Second Milo Street Burglary
The public’s help is being sought by the Hawai’i Police Department is identifying two suspects for their involvement in a Kea’au business theft.
