East Hawaii News
Dengue Fever Nears Two-Week Mark of No Infections
The dengue fever confirmed case count remains stalled at 260. No new cases have been reported by the Hawai’i Department of Health for nearly two weeks.
Over 265 Bills Forwarded by Senate to House
Among the bills passed were a number of measures that strategically address housing and homelessness, one of the major issues of the Legislative Program.
‘Journey Through the Universe Week’ Proclaimed by Governor’s Office
This year’s 12th annual Journey through the Universe program will run through the second week of March.
Hirono Addresses Rapid Ohia Death at Senate Committee Hearing
Senator Mazie Hirono also called for robust funding for the USFS as Congress reviews President Barack Obama’s Fiscal Year 2017 budget request.
Remains Found Last Month Belong to Missing Swimmer
Remains located in the Wailuku River in February have been identified as belonging to Kailua-Kona woman Jolee Reiswig.
Puna Robbery Under Investigation
A 55-year-old man reported that he stopped to help a stranded motorist and was robbed at gunpoint of his sports-utility vehicle.
Fluctuating Activity at Puʻu ʻŌʻō Last Week
Activity within Kilauea remains within realms of normal activity.
Overnight Keonepoko Area Water Shut-Off
The temporary water shut-off will take place to relocate a fire hydrant for Kea’au-Pahoa Road Intersection Improvements on Old Government Road.
Public Comment on Laupahoehoe Forest Management Plan Opens
Public comments on a Draft Environmental Assessment in connection with a proposed management plan for Laupahoehoe forest on the Big Island are sought.
Wanted Man Turns Himself In
The Hawai’i Police Department issued an alert for the wanted man late Monday afternoon. He turned himself in shortly after.
Solar Eclipse Today in Hawaii
Hawaiʻi will be the first state in the US to get a total solar eclipse since the last solar eclipse over Hawaii in 1991. The path of totality actually passes…
Aiona Announces Support of Rubio for President
Former Lieutenant Governor Duke Aiona has announced his endorsement for Marco Rubio for President.
Kapoho Man Arrested in Puna Murder
The Hawai’i Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred late Monday afternoon.
Police Seek Man on Warrant, Abuse, Sexual Assault Questioning
Forty-four-year-old James Forrest is being sought by the Hawai’i Police Department.
Kona Man Sought on Warrant, Abuse Case Questioning
A 51-year-old Kailua-Kona man is being sought by authorities on a warrant of arrest for bail jumping and for questioning.
New ‘Ghost-Like’ Octopus Species Located off Hawai’i
The animal didn’t appear to be very muscular and lacked pigment cell, causing it to appear “ghost-like,” according to a NOAA scientist.
DWS: Fire Hydrant Flow Test Scheduled in Hilo
The Department of Water Supply will conduct the test between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m.
Big Island Tourism Starts the Year Strong
During the month of January, a total of of 720,997 visitors stepped foot in Hawai’i, a 6.2 percent increase over January 2015. The number also includes and increase in Big Island numbers.
HI-SEAS Crew Reaches Half-Way Mark
Six crew members launched on yearlong isolated journey on Aug, 28 and have resided in a solar power dome on the slopes of Mauna Loa since.
