East Hawai‘i News
Police Nab Trio in Hilo Burglary
There individuals were arrested over the weekend following a Hilo burglary. Two of the individuals, including a wanted man, were charged.
Dengue Count Jumps by Nine
As of Tuesday afternoon, a total of 65 cases of dengue fever have been confirmed by the Hawai’i Department of Health.
Governor on TMT: ‘This is Not the Start of Construction’
Governor David Ige released a statement Tuesday regarding safe access to the summit of Mauna Kea.
UPDATE: Umauma Bridge Remains Closed
Umauna Bridge and its surrounding roadway was closed late last week as the result of a “significant amount of water” flowing under the bridge.
HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown
A total of 941 DUI arrests have been made so far in 2015. That number is a 7.9 percent decrease from last year’s number of 1,022 arrests during the same time period.
Report: TMT Crews May Head Up Mauna Kea Wednesday
Opponents of the Thirty Meter Telescope are preparing ahead of news that TMT crews will soon ascend Mauna Kea.
HPD Reminds Public of IRS Scam
The Hawai’i Police Department is once again warning the public about a potential IRS phone scam.
Big Island Electric Bills Lowest in Six Years
Big Island energy users may notice a drop in their electric bills this month, as Hawaiian Electric Light reports the lowest monthly bills in more than six years.
DLNR: Comprehensive Coral Reef Management Planning
A comprehensive coral reef management plan for near-shore water in the main Hawaiian Islands is underway in response to mass coral bleaching across the entire Hawaiian archipelago.
Dengue Fever Count Up 18 Since Friday
Fifty-six cases of dengue fever on the Big Island have been confirmed by the Hawai’i Department of Health.
State Launches New Climate Adaptation Portal
The Hawai’i Climate Adaptation Portal will provide the public with information on climate change and its impacts.
Scheduled Lane Closures Nov. 16-20
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.
Flood Advisory Issued Through 9:15 p.m.
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Advisory for western portions of the Big Island through 9:15 p.m.
UPDATE: Mosquito Control Continues Island-Wide
Hawai’i Department of Health crews continue mosquito control through spraying operations Saturday.
Governor Ige Returns from South Korea, Japan
Governor David Ige has returned to Hawai’i following a nine-day trip to South Korea and Japan, where he promoted economic growth.
Expanded Time-of-Use Rates Proposed by Hawaiian Electric
Hawaiian Electric Light Companies have proposed new voluntary time-of-use rate options for residential customers.
Man Sought for Questioning in Abuse Case
Thirty-four-year-old Daniel Lemaire is being sought by the Hawai’i Police Department for questioning in an abuse case.
Police Release Nov. 13 Arrest Warrants
The list informs both the public and the individuals sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
Big Island Dengue Fever Count at 38
The dengue fever count on the Big Island continues to rise with four new confirmed cases, bringing the total to 38.
