East Hawai‘i News
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.
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.
