North Hawaii News
No New Dengue Fever Cases on Monday
The Hawai’i Department of Health listed its most recent case on March 10, but increased the overall case number to 262 on Friday when an individual who visited the island contracted dengue in February.
Member Names Released for Marijuana Dispensary Panel
The Hawai’i State Department of Health has named five members to the selection panel for review of the first Medical Marijuana Dispensary licensees.
The Kohala Center: New Program Sparked from $8 Million in Land Gifts
The Kohala Center has received two agricultural land gifts on the Big Island in the past year-and-a-half totaling $8 million, sparking a new ‘Āinaho‘i Program, created to preserve previously private owned lands for long-term protection.
PISCES, Partners Test Rocket Engine on Lunar Landing Pad
The test was the accumulation of months of cooperative efforts between PISCES scientists, NASA engineers, and Honeybee Robotics, creating the first robotically built Vertical Take-Off/Vertical Landing Pad in the state.
Zika Virus Infection Confirmed on Kauai
The second Zika infection in Hawai’i this year has been confirmed on Kauai. There have been no Big Island cases.
Scheduled Lane Closures March 21-24
Various roadwork projects continues this week, causing temporary road closures.
No Tsunami Threat After 4.6M Quake Near Waikoloa
The USGS reports a 4.6 magnitude quake occurred 8 miles SE of Waikoloa on the Big Island at 6:43 a.m. Sunday March 20, 2016…
Forestry Advisory Council Positions Open on the Big Island
The Department of Land and Natural Resources’ Division of Forestry and Wildlife, along with the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service, are seeking applications for LAC and PAC.
Waipio Reopens Following Two-Month Dengue Closure
Hawai’i County and Hawai’i Department of Health officials reopened the Valley to the public at 8 a.m. Saturday.
Weekend Road Work
Various lane closures associated with ongoing road work will continue throughout the weekend.
New Dengue Case Added to Count
One new case of dengue fever was reported on the Hawai’i Department of Health’s dengue fever update website on Friday.
Gabbard Chimes in on GMO Labeling
Congresswoman Gabbard released a statement that follows Wednesday’s 49-48 vote defeating the DARK Act, which would have overridden state laws that require labeling GMOs.
UPDATE: Queen K Highway Reopens Following Oil Spill
An oil spill has caused the closure of Queen Kaahumanu Highway near Kawaihae Road.
3.2M Earthquake Shakes the Big Island Friday
The United States Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports that the earthquake occurred at a depth of 1.5 miles, about 16 miles east of Honaunau-Napoopoo.
Hirono, Takai Co-Introduce Coral Reef Legislation
The Act would jumpstart research related to coral reef conservation, something that members of Hawai’i’s Congressional Delegation believe is important to the state.
FBI NICS Release Prompts Hawai’i AG Update
“Hawai’i has the lowest gun death rate in the nation,” said Attorney General Douglas Chin.
Schatz Among Senators to Introduce Bill to Give Federal Workers A Raise
The Federal Adjustment of Income Rate Act is a response to federal employees having lost over a billion dollars in wages due to sequestration and a three-year freeze on federal pay, according to the Senators
Police Release March 18 Warrants
The list informs both the public and the individuals sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
