East Hawai‘i News
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.
Advisory Members Sought for Humpback Whale Sanctuary
Seven primary and ten alternate seats are currently empty and looking to be filled on the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary advisory council.
Pana’ewa Zoo to Undergo Fire Ant Treatment
Little fire ant treatment will take place on Nov. 12, closing the Pana’ewa Rainforest Zoo and Gardens at 2 p.m.
Man Wanted for Questioning in Halloween Assault
Kallen Imade, 31, is being sought after by the Hawai’i Police Department for questioning in connection with an assault on Halloween.
Governor Ige Heads to South Korea, Japan
Governor David Ige will travel to South Korea and Japan to promote Korea-Hawai’i relationships and attend the United States-Japan Council’s 2015 Annual Conference.
Hawai’i Electric Light, Partners Plan Arbor Day Giveaway
In celebration of Arbor Day, Hawai’i Electrict Light, Kua ‘O Ka La Public Charter School, and other community partners will give away native plants.
TMT Mirror Work Continues in Japan
Glass segments that makeup the telescope’s primary mirror are being produced in Japan, with over 100 of the 574 segmented mirror banks already completed for the 30-meter wide primary mirror.
Bond Ratings Improve for DOT Airport Division
Moody’s Investors Service and Standard & Poor’s Rating Services recently upgraded the Hawai’i Department of Transportation Airports Division’s bond ratings.
Voting for Native Hawaiian ‘Aha Opens
The selected delegates will meet in February to begin work on creating a potential self-determination governing document and ratification referendum of that governing document.
HPD: Holiday Theft Prevention Tips
As November rolls in, the Hawai’i Police Department has issued tips for vehicle, identity, and item thefts.
Scheduled Lane Closures Nov. 2-6
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.
Weekend Lane Closure
Weekend and night roadwork is scheduled at the Umauma Bridge in Hakalau, according to the Hawai’i State Department of Transportation.
State Airports Increase Parking Fees
On the Big Island, state airports will increase their rates by $3, with the maximum rate for 24 hours of parking to increase from $12 to $15.
Red Cross Tips for a Safe Halloween
The Hawai’i Red Cross has offered safety tips for costume safety, safe trick-or-treating, and for welcoming kids.
Hawai’i Coffee to Undergo New Valuation Method
The United States Department of Agriculture Statistics Service recently announced that it will provide Hawai’i-grown coffee a green-bean pricing valuation, beginning in January 2016.
November HVNP Flight Operations
Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park has announced its flight schedule for November.
Papaaloa Hongwanji Bell Located Off Old Onomea Road
Papaaloa Hongwanji’s temple bell was located Thursday afternoon off Old Onomea Road.
