East Hawai‘i News
Kawananakoa Playground Reopens with New Turf
After a three-and-a-half week closure, Kawananakoa Gymnasium’s children’s playground in Hilo reopened to the public Thursday.
Dengue: Another Confirmed Case Brings Total to 34
One new confirmed case of dengue fever on the Big Island was announced by the Hawai’i Department of Health Thursday, bringing the total count to 34.
Non-Profit Group Rebrands as Hawai’i Children’s Action Network
The non-profit group, Good Beginnings Alliance, re-launched to achieve a broader goal of advocacy and community organizing, according to the group.
Lincoln Park Flag Raises Following Pole Repairs
Police are seeking veterans, service, youth, or community groups that are interested in the responsibility of raising and lowering the flag at the park on a regular basis.
TMT Opponents Prep Ahead of Crew Movement
Thirty Meter Telescope opponents are strategizing their future plan of action in the wake of Tuesday’s announcement that a TMT crew would head up Mauna Kea.
Three Arrested for Blocking TMT to Testify in Hawaiian
Three individuals previously arrested on Mauna Kea will testify in Hawaiian.
No New Big Island Dengue Cases Confirmed Wednesday
No new cases of dengue fever were confirmed on the Big Island Wednesday. Spraying operations continue in Naalehu, Hilo, and Honaunau.
Brown Bag Series Session to Tackle Holiday Stress
Erika Ginnis will share “Stress Release Techniques for a Joyous and Peaceful Holiday Season” on Thursday, Nov. 19.
Veterans Day 2015
Veterans Day is celebrated yearly on Nov. 11 in honor of United States military veterans.
Stranded Whale Held Line of History with Researchers
A false killer whale that washed ashore Saturday was not just any whale. The 1,300-pound female had been spotted by researchers several times over the past eight years.
No Tsunami Threat Following 6.6M Chile Earthquake
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says there is no tsunami threat to Hawai’i following a 6.6 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Central of Chile.
DLNR: Mauna Kea Land for ‘Recreation, Research, Recovery’
A DLNR spokesperson said the resumption of TMT activity on Mauna Kea will coincide with hunting and other activities also happening on the mountain.
Big Island Dengue Fever Count Rises to 33
Six more dengue fever cases have been confirmed on the Big Island, bringing the total number of cases Tuesday to 33.
Mellon-Hawai’i Fellowship Selections Made
Three Native Hawaiian scholars will pursue original research and advance their academic careers through the Mellon-Hawai’i Fellowship program.
Hilo Elks Lodge Accepting Student Essay Submissions
Hilo Elks Lodge has announced the 2015-2016 Americanism Essay Contest, focused on the theme, “What I Can Do to Promote Americanism and Love of Country.”
TMT: ‘Small Crew’ Headed to Mauna Kea
A Thirty Meter Telescope crew will soon make its way back up Mauna Kea.
HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown
A total of 922 DUI arrests have been made so far in 2015. That number is a 7.4 percent decrease from last year’s number of 996 arrests during the same time period.
POLL: TMT Commissioned Survey Shows Support
A total of 613 Hawai’i residents over the age of 18 were surveyed via cell phone and land line calls in October.
DOE May See Reduction in Daytime Electric Rates
The proposed rate reduction is in front of the Public Utilities Commission, with the request that the rates go into effect on Jan. 5, 2016 and remain in effect for ten years.
Dengue Fever: DOH Launches ‘Fight the Bite’ Campaign
The Hawai’i Department of Health announced “Fight the Bite,” an educational campaign to inform the public about dengue fever.
