East Hawai‘i News
No New Big Island Dengue Cases Confirmed
No new cases of dengue fever were confirmed on the Big Island Tuesday.
Hilo Named Among Top American Seaside Towns
Hilo recently made a national list of “America’s Happiest Seaside Towns.”
Lava Explosions: Rockfalls Impact Halema’uma’u
Activity within Kilauea summit’s lava lake had risen slightly through an inflation period. HVO personnel recorded the lava lake to be about 92 feet below the floor of the crater Tuesday.
Workforce Drug Testing Shows Higher Cocaine Use
Diagnostic Laboratory Services, Inc.’s statistics show a 100 percent increase in cocaine use over a one year period in workplace drug testing.
Public Meeting Set for Kukuihaele Park Project
The County of Hawai’i Department of Parks and Recreation will host a meeting on Jan. 10 to review a proposed plan to improve Kukuihaele Park.
HPP Park on Finance Committee Agenda
The 20-acre parcel proposed to be turned into a park is envisioned to be built in phases, according to County Council member Greggor Ilagan.
Dengue: Case Count Holds at 202
The confirmed case count of dengue fever on the Big Island remains at 202. Hawai’i Department of Health officials say no new cases have been added since Friday.
Rebate Offered on Solar Water Heater Maintenance
Hawai’i Energy is offering Big Island, Maui, and Honolulu residents a “Solar Water Heating Tune-Up” rebate of up to $150.
Permanent Measure Limits Sea Cucumber Harvest
The measure follows a 120-day emergency rule that temporarily banned the harvest of sea cucumbers in Hawai’i and will go into effect on Jan. 10.
Police Seek Man on Warrants
Twenty-seven-year-old Ryan David Anderson is being sought by authorities on warrants and for questioning in a theft investigation.
‘Freedom Ride’ Leads to Arrests in Hilo
The Hawai’i Police Department arrested two individuals and cited two additional people in connection to a “Freedom Ride” rally Saturday in Hilo.
Hakalau Bridge Repair Underway
For the next few months, crews will be working to rehabilitate the existing Hakalau Bridge structure.
Women Sought for Airport Fire Service
Two workshops are scheduled on the Big Island for women interested in working in airport fire service.
Monthly Siren Warning Test Set for Jan. 4
The Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency (formerly State Civil Defense) monthly test of the statewide outdoor siren warning system, coordinated with the test of the live audio broadcast segment of the Emergency Alert System, is scheduled for Monday, Jan. 4, 2016, at 11:45 a.m.
Stewardship at the Summit Programs Seeks Volunteers
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park is looking for volunteers for its “Stewardship at the Summit” programs to ensure the future of the Hawaiian rainforest at the summit of Kīlauea volcano for the next 100 years.
Coconut Island to Close for Maintenance Jan. 4–6
The County of Hawai‘i Department of Parks and Recreation has announced a three-day maintenance closure of Mokuola Island (also known as Coconut Island) from Monday to Wednesday, Jan. 4 to 6, 2016.
Police Searching for Missing Hilo Woman
Missing Hilo woman Michelle Hanagami, 26, was last seen on Dec. 23.
Scheduled Lane Closures Dec. 25–27
The State of Hawai‘i Department of Transportation and the County of Hawai’i Department of Public Works have announced the following temporary road closures for the weekend, Dec. 25 through 27.
New Lawsuit Filed Against Na’i Aupuni
Opponents of the Na’i Aupuni election have filed a lawsuit, hoping to hold the organization in contempt after its announcement that all delegates are eligible for February’s ‘aha.
Dengue Count Increases, Only Three ‘Infectious’
Confirmed cases of dengue fever on the Big Island rose by another three Tuesday, bringing the total count to 170.
