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Active Dengue Cases Drop to Five
The Hawai’i Department of Health is currently monitoring five active cases of dengue fever on the Big Island.
Big Island Hospitals Receive Top Rankings
All three major Big Island hospitals were recently ranked within the top five of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ recent ranking.
No Tsunami Threat Following 6.6M Mexico Earthquake
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says there is no tsunami threat to Hawai’i following a 6.6 magnitude earthquake near the coast of Chiapas, Mexico.
Life Care Center of Hilo’s Ridley Honored
Life Care Center of Hilo’s Chris Ridley is among several state-wide honorees who exhibit dedication to the reduction in the number of senior fall injuries.
Gusty Conditions Continue for Big Island Today
Breezy trade winds will build even more through Friday, and then remain strong into next week. Clouds and showers are expected to be light and limited mainly…
Gale Warning, Small Craft Advisory Posted
Our current northwest swell is expected to shift a bit more north-northwest today and begin easing. Friday and Saturday we’ll be down to leftovers…
Oliveira: Dengue Fever Outbreak Remains ‘Active’
According to the Department of Health, there are seven active cases of dengue fever on the Big Island. A total of 157 individuals have contracted the virus.
Cemetery Road Restoration Complete
The 12-foot, one-lane roadway was restored as part of the Cemetery Road restoration project.
TMT Equipment Removal Underway
Construction equipment on Mauna Kea since April is being removed by Thirty Meter Telescope builders Wednesday.
Kea’au Man Sought on Warrant, Questioning
Forty-two-year-old Mario Hernandez is being sought by police on a bench warrant and is also wanted for questionin
Police Investigate Second Milo Street Burglary
The public’s help is being sought by the Hawai’i Police Department is identifying two suspects for their involvement in a Kea’au business theft.
HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown
A total of 1,028 DUI arrests have been made so far in 2015. That number is a 6.5 percent decrease from last year’s count of 1,099 arrests during the same time period.
Breezy Winds Continue, Gusts up to 40 mph
Strengthening trade winds are expected across the island chain. These strong trades are expected to continue through early next week with clouds and showers…
NW Swell Peaks Today, Small Craft Advisory Posted
A northwest swell is expected to continue filling in and peak Wednesday at or near advisory levels. The swell is forecast to diminish Wednesday night…
CDC Praises Local Response, Notes DOH Flaws
The assessment, conducted by Dr. Lyle Petersen, praised local response coordination, but found several issues within the Department of Health.
83rd Hawai’i Police Department Recruit Class
The recruits have completed six months of intensive training and will now undergo four months of “on-the-job” field training with veteran police officers.
Confirmed Dengue Cases Continue to Climb
Cases of dengue fever rose by four on Tuesday, bring the total number of confirmed cases to 153.
Konawaena Ranked in MaxPreps ‘Xcellent 25’
Konawaena has won every game this season by double-digits, leading to a 9-0 record in the first month of the year.
2014 Traffic Fatalities Lowest in 40 Years, 2015 Down
Statewide numbers for traffic fatalities are down in 2015, continuing a trend that began in 2014.
Na’i Aupuni Terminates Election
Na’i Aupuni officials announced that the Native Hawaiian election to elect delegates to a February Constitutional Delegation, or ‘Aha, has been terminated.
