East Hawai‘i News
Dengue Fever Community Meetings Scheduled
The recently announced dengue fever community meetings will begin on Tuesday and run through Thursday, Dec. 3.
Lassner: TMT is the Last
In a letter to Department of Land and Natural Resources Chair Suzanne Case, University of Hawai’i President David Lassner re-confirms that the Thirty Meter Telescope is the last on new soil atop Mauna Kea.
Dengue Fever Count Rises to 92
Four new cases of dengue fever have been confirmed by the Hawai’i Department of Health, increasing the number of infected individuals since September to 92.
Keck Observatory: Eve of 25th Anniversary of First Light
For 25 years, W. M. Keck Observatory has stood on Mauna Kea, with November marking the telescope’s quarter-century anniversary of first light.
Police Seek Man Caught on Video Surveillance
A man caught on surveillance video removing items from a Hilo department store is being sought by the Hawai’i Police Department.
Scheduled Lane Closures Nov. 23-25
The State of Hawai’i Department of Transportation and the Hawai’i County Department of Public Works have announced scheduled lane closures for the week.
Dengue Fever Map Highlights Affected Areas
Hawai’i County Civil Defense released a detailed map outlining areas on the Big Island where confirmed, suspected, and negative cases of dengue fever have been reported.
Flash Flood Watch Extended through Late Saturday
The National Weather Service has extended a Flash Flood Watch for the state through late Saturday.
Weekend Lane Closure
Umauma Bridge, along Highway 19, reopened to traffic on Thursday, but ongoing rehabilitation work continues.
CDC Lists Travelers Alert on Big Island Dengue
Those traveling to Hawai’i are being alerted via the CDC that dengue cases have been reported in the islands, however, Dr. Lyle Peterson tells the AP that the risk factor is “minimal.”
Free Household Hazardous Waste Events in Hilo, Kona
The County of Hawai’i Department of Environmental Management will host two free household hazardous waste events in Hilo and Kona.
Man Located in Stolen Vehicle Charged
The Hawai’i Police Department has recovered a 1999 Toyota pickup truck that was stolen from Honoka’a on Nov. 11.
Congresswoman Gabbard Pays Visit to Paris
Congresswoman Tusli Gabbard traveled to France Friday, visiting memorials around the city and offering condolences with lei on behalf of Hawai’i.
Hawai’i Health Connector Committee Approves Quick Transition
Hawai’i Health Connector’s Executive Committee voted Thursday to accelerate the transfer of the Connector to state authority.
Big Island Dengue Case Count Reaches 88
The dengue fever case count rose to 88 Friday with the addition of eight confirmed cases on the Big Island.
Police Release Nov. 20 Arrest Warrants
The list informs both the public and the individuals sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
Weekend Bird Hunting at PTA
Weekend bird hunting will take place at several training areas at the Pohakuloa Training Area.
HPD Joins Search for Missing Furlough Inmate
Twenty-nine-year-old Yanagawa is a furlough inmate at the facility who was out on a day pass and failed to return for his scheduled check-in at 2 p.m.
New Software To Track Inventory, Sales at Marijuana Dispensaries
A web-based system will be deployed by the Hawai’i State Department of Health to track medical marijuana inventory, sales, and other information on an around-the-clock, real-time basis.
State Gives Briefing on Dengue Fever Outbreak
Governor David Ige and officials from the Department of Health gave the latest information on its response to the dengue fever outbreak, which has affected 79 Big Island residents and visitors.
