East Hawai‘i News
Big Island Boards, Commissions Seek Volunteers
Vacancies on various Big Island boards, commissions and committees that represent the island are currently looking to be filled by qualified and dedicated volunteers.
Dengue Numbers Climb, Pediatric Cases Reported
The dengue fever count on the Big Island has risen to 19 confirmed cases.
National Parks Offer Free Veterans Day Admission
Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park, along with Pu‘uhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park, will waive entrance fees on Wednesday, Nov. 11 in honor of Veterans Day.
Imade Charged with Manslaughter in Halloween Assault
Thirty-one-year-old Kallen Imade was charged late Wednesday in the death of 49-year-old Alfred Vea, who died following an assault on Halloween.
Man Dies Following Halloween Assault
Alfred Vea, the victim of Saturday night’s Hilo assault, was pronounced dead at The Queen’s Medical Center Wednesday morning. Kallen Imade, the suspect in the case, is in custody but has not been charged.
HPD: Pahoa Couple Arrested on Drug, Weapons Offenses
During the execution of a Department of Human Services warrant in Ainaloa, the Hawai’i Police Department recovered items that led to the arrest of a Pahoa pair.
Police Warn Against IRS Scam
The Hawai’i Police Department is issuing a public warning against a potential IRS scam.
Veteran’s Day Parade to ‘Celebrate Service’
Leading the parade as the military grand marshal is Major General Arthur “Joe” Logan, the Adjutant General for the State of Hawai’i.
HSPLS to Observe Veterans Day
All Big Island public libraries under the Hawai’i State Public Library System will observe the Veterans Day holiday.
Dengue Fever Count Rises to 15
The dengue fever count rose by four since Tuesday. Hookena Beach Park in West Hawai’i has been closed.
Hilo Zonta Chapter Presents $10K to Neighborhood Place of Puna
The Zonta Club of Hilo presented $10,000 to the Neighborhood Place of Puna as part of its 2015 Weinberg Service Project.
DLNR: Man Believed to Suffer ‘Shark Bite’ at Kehena
Warning signs are posted at Kahena Beach Wednesday following an incident believed to be a shark bite off the waters of the beach on Tuesday.
New Edition of Fraud Guide Released
Combined efforts between various state departments have led to the release of the second edition of Hawai’i’s Fraud Prevention & Resource Guide.
Dengue Fever: 11 Big Island Cases Confirmed
As of Tuesday afternoon, 11 cases of “locally acquired” dengue fever had been confirmed by the Hawai’i Department of Health.
Police Renew Information Request for Freebairn
Thirty-seven-year-old Jacob Freebairn continues to be sought by the Hawai’i Police Department.
Police Seek Man Last Seen in Nov. 2013
The Hawai’i Police Department is requesting information from the public regarding 24-year-old Puna man Philip Voelker, who was reported missing in January 2014.
Gabbard, Takai Introduce Talia’s Law
Representatives Tulsi Gabbard and Mark Takai introduced Talia’s Law on Tuesday.
Wanted Man Turns Himself In
Kallen Imade, 31, who was wanted by the Hawai’i Police Department for questioning in relation to an assault that occurred on Halloween, has been located.
HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown
A total of 900 DUI arrests have been made so far in 2015. That number is a 7.1 percent decrease from last year’s number of 969 arrests during the same time period.
Increased Access to Health Data Aim of New DOH Tool
A new resource for members of the public seeking health data in their communities has been launched by the Hawai’i Department of Health.
