North Hawaii News
SWM Committee Proposes State Budget, Includes Big Island Priorities
Several Big Island-centric priorities were included in the $29 billion budget proposal.
Oahu Judge to Preside Over Kenoi Case
Del Rosario’s assignment comes as a number of Big Island judges recused themselves from hearing the case.
No Tsunami Threat Following 6.9M Vanuatu Earthquake
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says there is no tsunami threat to Hawai’i following a 6.9 magnitude earthquake that occurred in Vanuatu.
UH Adopts New Policy Prohibiting Consensual Faculty-Student Relationships
“The new policy takes a best-practice approach in recognizing and managing consensual relationships, while also balancing the privacy interests of individuals and supporting the values, mission, and goals of our university,” Lassner said in a statement.
Pacific Disaster Center Helps Fight Zika Globally
The Pacific Disaster Center, run by the University of Hawai’i, is monitoring the Zika virus and assisting in the combat against the disease.
Dengue Fever Case Count Remains at 263
In total, there have been 263 confirmed cases of dengue on the Big Island, which includes 237 Big Island resident infections and 26 within visitors.
3.5M Earthquake Shakes East of Honaunau-Napoopoo
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake was registered by the United States Geological Survey at 11:26 a.m. Tuesday, about 16 miles east of Honaunau-Napoopoo.
Siren Testing Scheduled at Several Island Locations
The new sirens are part of the Statewide Modernization Project. Residents in the areas of the sirens may hear the siren sound six to eight times for 30-second to one-minute intervals.
3.4M Earthquake Shakes Near Volcano
At 8:04 a.m., the earthquake shook about four miles southwest from Volcano at a depth of 1.5 miles.
Ige Proposes Highest Level of Funding Ever for DHHL
Governor Ige proposed that DHHL’s $9.61 in general fund appropriations for FY2016 would be replaced with $17.14 million in general funds.
April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month
HDOT says a combination of increased enforcement of distracted driving laws and public education have been effective in reducing distracted driving, and ultimately, saving lives.
Dengue Fever Cases Remain at 263
In total, 237 Big Island residents have contracted the disease, along with 26 visitors to the island.
Farm to School Initiative Seeks Local Information
Information from the agricultural community in Hawai’i is being sought for the Farm to School Initiative.
Scheduled Lane Closures April 4-8
Various roadwork projects continues this week, causing temporary road closures.
No Tsunami Threat Following 7.2M Vanuatu Earthquake
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says there is no tsunami threat to Hawai’i following a 7.2 magnitude earthquake that occurred in Vanuatu.
New Member Appointed to State Judicial Selection Commission
Dr. Dubanoski was sworn in on Friday and will replace Dr. Phyllis C. Horner for the remainder of her term.
Hawaiian Electric Sets Renewable Energy Plan
In the detailed plan, Hawaiian Electric hopes to have the Big Island reaching 100 percent renewable energy by the year 2040, ten years behind Moloka’i and Lāna’i and five years ahead of the statewide goal of 2045.
Weekend Road Work
Various lane closures associated with ongoing road work will continue throughout the weekend.
Retired Circuit Court Judge to Hear Mauna Kea Contested Case
Judge Amano will determine the schedule for the Thirty Meter Telescope contested case hearing.
