East Hawaii News
Ku’ikahi Recognizes 2015 Volunteer of the Year Recipients
Two mediators received Kuikahi’s 2015 Volunteer of the Year awards – Kathy Hammes and Evelyn Pacheco – who completed their Basic Mediation Training in 1989 and 1994, respectively.
Dengue Fever Count Holds at 260
No “potentially infectious” cases have been listed by the Hawai’i Department of Health since Tuesday, Feb. 23.
Everyday Heroes Celebrated During Red Cross Month
Back in 1943, President Franklin D. Roosevelt issued the first Red Cross month proclamation.
Puna Woman Sought by Authorities
Ashley K. Grammer is described as 5-foot-3 and 140 pounds. She has brown eyes and long brown hair.
Hilo, Laupahoehoe Lifeguard Training Courses
Two American Red Cross lifeguard training courses will be offered by the Hawai’i County Department of Parks and Recreation within the next two months.
Hawai’i Nears Top in ‘Best & Worst States for Women’ Analysis
A recent analysis of all 50 states and the District of Columbia on the “Best State for Women” turned up Hawai’i at number 10.
UH Proposes State-Wide Tuition Hikes
The University of Hawai’i says the backlog has occurred “over past decades” and that the increase will “institute best practices to prevent its recurrence.”
Kilauea’s Summit Lava Lake Rises into View
As of 9:02 a.m. Monday, the lake was about 75 feet below the rim of the Overlook crater.
No New Dengue Cases Confirmed as Hookena Prepares to Reopen
The dengue fever case count on the Big Island remains at 260 as no new cases of dengue have been confirmed since last Wednesday.
State Continues to Pursue Fraud, Misconduct Lawsuit
The lawsuit stems from a failed project that involved upgrading the computer accounting systems in the Hawai’i Department of Transportation Highways Division.
Manono Street Water Shut-Off Scheduled
The temporary water shut-off will take place between 8:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.
DOH Launches ‘Every Seat Every Time’ Seat Belt Campaign
The Department of Health campaign on seat belt use precedes Hawai’i’s Click It or Ticket enforcement campaign, which begins at the end of May.
Man Sought for Sexual Assault, Abuse, and Assault
Ken Starr has no permanent address, but is known to frequent the Kailua-Kona area.
Monthly Emergency Alert System Test Set for Tuesday
Problems with siren operations should be reported to Hawai’i County Civil Defense at 935-0031.
UPDATE: Nanawale Estates Water Spigot Damaged
Repair work is scheduled to take place Tuesday and should be completed by 4:30 p.m.
PHOTOS: Hawai’i CC – Pālamanui Grand Opening
“It’s incredibly exciting to see so many community members enjoying themselves at the new campus,” said Director Dr. Marty Fletcher.
Scheduled Lane Closures Feb. 29-March 4
Various portions of Big Island roadways will be temporarily closed throughout the week as road construction continues.