East Hawai‘i News
Kaumana Fire Causes $250K in Damage
The Hawai’i County Fire Department reports $250,000 in damage following a house fire in Kaumana Thursday that may have been caused by a Citronella candle.
Congress Passes FAST ACT to Improve Transportation
Congress passed the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act on Thursday, which will fund highways and transportation infrastructure in Hawai’i and throughout the country for the next five years.
CDC Visits the Big Island as Dengue Rises to 130
Dr. Lyle Peterson, Director of the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention’s Division of Vector-Borne Diseases, is on the Big Island assisting in the evaluation of dengue control efforts.
Police Investigate Walmart Parking Lot Assault
An assault that stemmed from a confrontation in the parking lot of Walmart in Hilo Wednesday is being investigated by the Hawai’i Police Department.
Hawai’i Biotech Receives Dengue Vaccine Contract
The contract was awarded by the United States Army SBIR Program and would work to develop an effective dengue vaccine that would help in protecting military personnel.
USPS: Post Offices Will Observe Christmas, New Year’s Day
In addition to the observance of Christmas and New Year’s Day, most post offices across the state with retail locations will close at 12 p.m. on Christmas Eve.
Governor Orders Flags at Half Staff After Calif. Shooting
United States and Hawai’i State flags will fly at half staff through next Monday, as ordered by Governor David Ige.
Naʻalehu Man Dies in ATV Accident
An all-terrain vehicle accident in the Green Sands Beach area of Ka’u left a man dead Wednesday.
Ige Appoints Military Veterans to Administration
Rob Lee will act as the State’s newest protocol officer, while Thomas Kahalu Lee Jr. is the new military affairs liaison.
UPDATE: State Supreme Court Invalidates TMT Permit
The Hawai’i Supreme Court has invalidated a Conservation District Use Permit for the Thirty Meter Telescope.
UPDATE: U.S. Supreme Court Blocks Native Hawaiian Election
The United States Supreme Court has blocked the counting of votes in the Native Hawaiian election hosted by Na’i Aupuni.
Assistance Sought in Locating Stolen Chinese Instruments
A pair of traditional Chinese musical instruments have been stolen from a Hawaiian Paradise Park home.
Taylor Farms Recall Impacts Several Products Sold in Hawai’i
A number of products are included in the recent Taylor Farms Inc. recall spanning across numerous states, including Hawai’i.
Police Seek Information in Kama’aina Motors Burglary
Two unidentified individuals reportedly broke into Kama’aina Motors in Hilo and removed tools and equipment.
Hawai’i County Opens New Business Centers
The County of Hawai’i’s Department of Research and Development initiated the centers in an effort to support local entrepreneurs forming small businesses.
Veterans Treatment Court Honors First Graduate
The first graduate of the Hawai’i Veterans Treatment Court of the Third Circuit was celebrated on Monday.
Charter School Report: Challenges Remain, but Progress Made
The most recent report is the fourth compiled by the commission since 2012 and includes information from the 2014-2015 school year.
USPS Preps Ahead of Holiday Rush
The United States Postal Service is preparing ahead of the holiday rush, offering suggested deadlines and holiday sending tips.
