East Hawaii News
Several Big Island Organizations Awarded Funding to Help Preserve Natural Resources
Seven Big Island groups were recently awarded funding in support of programs and projects they are working on to preserve the island’s natural resources.
2 People Rescued From Disabled Watercraft off Maui
The U.S. Coast Guard and Maui County Fire Department on Thursday rescued two mariners aboard a disabled watercraft off Pe‘ahi, on the north shore of Maui.
State: One HCCC Inmate Tests Positive for COVID
The state Department of Public Safety on Wednesday released updated testing results for Hawai’i prisons and jails as well as the contracted Saguaro Correctional Center in Eloy, Ariz.
33 Motorists Arrested Last Week for DUI
During the week of Dec. 27, 2021-Jan. 2, 2022, Big Island police arrested 33 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
Mass Transit Offers Free Bikeshare to Hele-On Riders
Users of the Hele-On public transit system now have a new, free way to get around in urban areas of the Big Island.
Par Hawai‘i Fueling Dreams for Special Olympics Athletes
Par Hawai’i, the state’s leading provider of petroleum products and transportation fuels, is again revving up support for Special Olympics Hawai’i athletes.
Walmart Donates to HALE O Hawai‘i County
The Walmart Foundation recently lent support to a county affordable housing land trust via a donation.
Ige Allows Virtual Public Meetings to Continue as COVID Cases Rise
Gov. David Ige last week signed an emergency proclamation temporarily suspending an upcoming provision in the state’s Sunshine Law that would have mandated public meetings accommodate for at least one in-person location.
HVNP Announces Flight Operations for January
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces the following flight operations for January.
9-Year-Old Dies in Crash on Mauna Kea Access Road
Hawai‘i Island police are investigating a single-vehicle traffic collision in which a 9-year-old girl died and seven other people injured.
HPD’s 94th Recruit Class Graduates
The Hawaiʻi Police Department congratulated the graduating members of its 94th police recruit class during a ceremony Dec. 15 in Hilo.
State Reports 3,178 New Cases of COVID on Sunday
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 3,178 new COVID-19 cases Sunday, bringing the statewide total to 118,820. No new fatalities were reported.
Fire Damages Residential Structure on Mohouli Street in Hilo
The Hawai‘i Fire Department responded to a structure fire shortly before 7 p.m. New Year’s Day at a location on Mohouli Street in Hilo.
Waimea Cherry Blossom Festival to Honor Kibe, West
The 2022 Waimea Cherry Blossom Heritage Festival is planning in-person festivities from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 5, and next year’s event will honor two special Waimea residents.
HPD Expresses Concern in Spike of BAC Levels Among DUI Drivers
DUI arrests have increased this year, but it’s the level of impairment those drivers are exhibiting that concerns the Hawai’i Police Department.
Blaze Engulfs Pepeʻekeo Apartment Building, Displacing Occupants
A fire at about 10 a.m. Wednesday at a Pepeʻekeo apartment building has resulted in the displacement of the residents who called it home.
Six HOPE Services Affordable Housing Units Move to Pāhoa
Six of HOPE Services’ permanent affordable housing units for homeless seniors were recently moved to their new home in Pāhoa.
Demand for COVID Tests Surges With Case Numbers
It was a stark difference Monday at Nomi Health’s free COVID-19 testing site on the opposite end of the parking lot from Ross Dress for Less in the Waiākea Center in Hilo.
Fire Department Releases Additional Details About Possible Kalapana Drowning
Big Island police continue their investigation of a possible Christmas Day drowning in Puna.
Nearly $5 Million Coming to State for School Meals
The federal government is providing funds to boost school meal programs in Hawai’i.
