East Hawaii News
DOH Officials Visit CDC to Attend Zika Action Plan Summit
“The summit provided an excellent opportunity for Hawai’i to share our experience and knowledge while learning from other states about specific issues around the science behind Zika,” said Health Director Dr. Virginia Pressler.
Kona Man Sought on Probation Violation, for Questioning
Police are looking for a 26-year-old man who is wanted for a probation violation and for questioning.
HPD Renews Request for Information on Stolen Boxing Gloves
According to police, the gloves were removed from a home in Hawaiian Beaches around mid-January.
Thursday Night Earthquake Upgraded to 4.7M
Just before 2 a.m., Hawaiian Volcano Observatory noted that the quake occurred north of the Big Island and east of Maui the evening prior.
No Tsunami Threat Following 4.4M Quake
According to PTWC, the earthquake occurred Thursday at 11:45 p.m. Hawai’i time.
UH Community Colleges Partner for Entrepreneurship Program
Grant funds totaling $100,000, part of a $10 million Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College Career Training Grant to UHCC’s from the United States Department of Labor, will support he program.
Man Sought by Authorities for Assault
A 32-year-old Pa’auilo man is being sought after by the Hawai’i Police Department for assault.
3.0M Earthquake Near Honoka’a
The United States Geological Survey reports the earthquake took place at 1:37 p.m., seven miles north-northwest of Honoka’a at a depth of 8.9 miles.
No New Dengue Fever Cases Reported
The overall case count remains at 263, with no cases listed as “potentially infectious” to mosquitoes.
Attorney General Takes Part in Bogus Charity Bust
An end has been placed on two “sham” cancer charities that operated nation-wide.
Pohakuloa Fire ‘100 Percent Contained’
PTA Fire Chief Eric Moller told Big Island Now that the fire has burned 200 acres,
Stolen Tractor-Trailer Incident Leads to Arrest, Road Closure
Solomon Aloha Kepano, 30, was arrested on suspicion of first-degree theft, fourth-degree theft, third-degree criminal property damage, accident involving damage to a vehicle or property, and two counts of first-degree reckless endangering.
3.0M Earthquake Centered West of Volcano
The United States Geological Survey listed the earthquake at a depth of 6.2 miles.
Pilipaa Street in Hilo Reopens Following Downed Lines
Pilipaa Street in Hilo has reopened, according to the Hawai’i Police Department.
UPDATE: Pilipaa Street Expected to Remain Closed Through Thursday Morning
Multiple downed utility lines are reportedly causing the closure of Pilipaa Street between Puainako Street and Kahaopea Street in Hilo.
Students Begin Research Work Using Mauna Kea Telescopes
Students from Waiakea High School and Kapolei High School, awarded telescope observing time through the Maunakea Scholars program, have begun their telescope time.
Big Island’s Tax Burden Rating Among Lowest in the State
On the Big Island, the tax burden index was determined to be a rating of 69.68, behind Kalawao’s 73.07.
3.8M Earthquakes Shakes the Big Island Early Wednesday
The United States Geological Survey reported the quake at 3:10 a.m., 22 miles southeast of Pahala.
