East Hawai‘i News
Flash Flood Watch Issued Through Late Friday
The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch through late Friday.
Hale Nani Furlough Inmate Fails to Return
Scottie Yanagawa is described as 5-foot-5 and 165 pounds. He has brown hair and brown eyes.
Ige Accepts $660K in Recognition of State’s SNAP Program
The award was provided in recognition of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and the Department of Human Services’ Benefits, Employment and Support Services Division.
Second Attempt to Stop Native Hawaiian Election Rejected
For the second time, an attempt to stop the Native Hawaiian election being led by private non-profit organization Na’i Aupuni was rejected.
Big Island Unemployment Rate Slightly Drops
The Big Island’s unemployment rate dropped slightly in the month of October to 4.2 percent, compared to 4.4 percent in September and five percent one year ago.
DOH Updates Dengue Fever Map, Count Up to 79
Confirmed cases of dengue fever have reached 79, as of Thursday morning.
HFD Responds to Ohai Street Fire
A single-family house off Ohai Street in Hilo caught fire early Thursday morning.
Umauma Bridge Reopens Following Week-Long Closure
Umauma Bridge has reopened following a week-long closure that resulted from excess water flow beneath the bridge.
UPDATE: Flood Advisory Extended Through 4:15 p.m.
The National Weather Service has extended a Flood Advisory for the Big Island through 4:15 p.m.
Ainaloa Man Wanted by Police
Joseph Paul Branco is being sought by the Hawai’i Police Department on a warrant for violating release on bail and for questioning in an unrelated case.
HPD Seeks Woman Wanted on Warrants
Chanel Mariani is being sought by the Hawai’i Police Department on two warrants for violating release of bail and for questioning.
PISCES, NASA’s KSC Sign Space Agreement
The Moon RIDERS program give the students a chance to participate in a real-life lunar flight experiment that will be flown to the surface of the moon.
Researchers Say March Main-Belt Asteroid was ‘Impacted’
A research group, led by University of Hawai’i at Manoa astronomer David Tholen recently presented their work regarding the main-belt asteroid being impacted by an object in March of this year.
DOH: Dengue Fever Count Now 72
Dengue fever continues to strike the Big Island as the total number of confirmed cases of the virus rose to 72 Wednesday.
Flash Flood Watch Issued Through Late Thursday
A Flash Flood Watch has been issued for the Big Island through late Thursday.
DBEDT: Hawai’i Economy Holds Steady
Hawai’i’s economy will continue to hold stable growth over the next few years, according to the recently released fourth quarter 2015 Statistical and Economic Report.
TMT Opponents Gather as Project Halts
A large group of opponents of the $1.4 billion Thirty Meter Telescope project gathered early Wednesday morning for a ceremony on the slopes of Mauna Kea.
UPDATE: No Tsunami Threat Following 6.8M Solomon Islands Earthquake
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says there is no tsunami threat to Hawai’i following a 6.8 magnitude earthquake in the Solomon Islands
Wallethub: Hawai’i Ranks Among Lowest Uninsured Post-ACA
The study ranks Hawaii as having the third lowest uninsured rate since the onset of the Affordable Care Act, commonly referred to as Obamacare.
UPDATE: Supreme Court Issues Temporary Halt to TMT
The Hawai’i Supreme Court has granted a request for an emergency stay upon appeal, putting a temporary stop to any construction plans of the Thirty Meter Telescope on Mauna Kea.
