East Hawaii News
Public Urged Not to Remove Wood from DKI Highway Project Site
Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death is attributed to a fungus, Ceratocystis fimbriata, that has been spreading rapidly across the Big Island.
No New Dengue Cases Reported
The total case count of confirmed dengue cases remains at 263, the same number since the last added case on March 24.
Hawai’i Electric Light: Generation Margins Improve
“We do expect to have sufficient generation for tonight’s evening peak energy use period,” said Rhea Lee-Moku, Hawai‘i Electric Light spokesperson.
Authorities Renew Information Request in January Puna Robbery
The Hawai’i Police Department has renewed its request for information in a January robbery incident that took place in Puna.
Ka ‘Umeke Kaeo Plans Suspension of High School Classes
While the school suspends high school classes, it will work towards building “a superior, more flexible program” and will hire and train teachers that have magnet school experience.
Senate Appropriations Committee Includes Native Hawaiian Housing in Bill
Senator Brian Schatz has been working to secure funding for states with the highest level of need for housing resources.
DWS: Hilo Water Shut-Off Scheduled for Monday
Department of Water Supply officials say the shut-off will affect customers on Kapiolani Street between Mohouli Street and the Hospice of Hilo.
REPORT: Big Island Air Quality Among the State’s Worst
Despite the Big Island’s poor grades, Honolulu was ranked as one of the country’s cleanest cities, as far as air quality,
HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown
A total of 323 DUI arrests have been made so far in 2016. That number is a 15.8 percent increase from last year’s count of 279 arrests during the same time period.
DOH Removes All Risk Areas as Dengue Count Nears One-Month Halt
On Wednesday, the updated map had “No Recent Activity Reported” stamped across the map with no indication of pinpointed locations noting potential infections.
DBEDT Solicits Services to Create Broadband Infrastructure Partnership
DBEDT issued a Request for Proposal for structuring services to create a broadband infrastructure partnership in an effort to aid the growth strategy.
Free Health Clinics to Move through Ka’u, Puna
Tropic Care 2016 is run by the United States Department of Defense, with support from the County of Hawai’i and the Ka’u Rural Health District Health Office.
Police Seek Man on Warrant and for Questioning
Alexander Kaleookalani Lancaster is described as 5-foot-8 and 200 pounds. He has brown eyes and black hair. The last known address for Lancaster was in Pahoa.
Kuikahi to Host Workshop on Myers-Briggs
Workshop attendees will use the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator to explore their natural preferences to aid in the understanding of themselves and how they interact in personal and professional dealings.
No New Dengue Cases Confirmed by DOH
There have been no new cases of dengue confirmed on the Big Island since March 24.
TripAdvisor Ranks Top Islands, Big Island Included
The Island of Maui took the publication’s top rankings as both the Top Island in the World and Top Island in the United States.
Mokulele Expands Travel Within California
Beginning on May 23, Mokulele will offer flights between two California locations. The daily flights will travel between Imperial/El Centro and Los Angeles.
Free Income Qualified Pre-Kindergarten Classes Open to Applicants
The program, which is funded by the State of Hawai’i, offers free classes throughout the state where the need is the greatest.
Missing 18-Year-Old Sought
The Hawai’i Police Department reports that Kaikona Kahakai-Bohol was reported missing after last being seen at 4 a.m. on Monday in the Fern Acres subdivision.
Pahala Sewer Smoke Test Set for Tuesday
Work will begin at 8 a.m. and will last through 3 p.m. in the Maile Street Rubbish Dump Road Junction.
