North Hawaii News
Ige Signs Wastewater System Rules Banning New Cesspools
Hawai’i is the only state in the country that has allowed new cesspools, which were permitted on most of the Big Island, as well as parts of Maui and Molokai.
Acting Executive Director of Charter School Commission Appointed
Yvonne Lau’s role will begin on Monday, and will remain in effect until the Commission completes a formal search for its new Executive Director.
Weekend Turkey Hunting at KMA
Bow and shotgun hunting of turkeys will take place at Keamuku Maneuver Area over the weekend.
Judiciary Ethics Commission Seeks New Member
The Council is accepting applications for a vacancy created by the expiration of the term of Commissioner Susan DeGuzman, who will leave her role on June 30.
Trump Earns 11 GOP Delegates in Hawai’i Caucus
According to the Hawai’i Republican Party, the amount of delegates awarded to each candidate is based on the percentage of votes each candidate received.
Miloli’i Beach Park Reopens, No New Dengue Cases Confirmed
No new cases associated have popped up with the Miloli’i Beach Park and Village Community since Jan. 20. Hawai’i County officials say spraying and treatment has allowed for the park to safely reopen.
Clinton Receives Endorsement Ahead of Hawai’i Primary
Earlier this year, Hillary Clinton received an endorsement from the Planned Parenthood Action Fund, the organization’s first political endorsement.
Police Release March 11 Warrants
The list informs both the public and the individuals sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
Flags to Remain at Half-Staff in Honor of Former First Lady
National and state flags will remain at half-staff through sunset Friday.
Nestlé Recalls Several Frozen Food Items
The products were recalled after “several consumers reported that they had found small pieces of glass in some of these products.”
Mother, Daughter Plead Guilty in Medicare Fraud
Susan Escobar, a former office manager at Mastercare, billed Medicaid for work her daughter did not complete.
HVNP Final GMP/WS/EIS Available for View
The public can provide comments on the plan at the Park Planning website.
Schatz: HUD Secretary Pledges ‘Fair Share’ in Homeless Support
Senator Brian Schatz asked Secretary Julian Castro to recognize the state’s need for resources that support homeless families. He also asked him to address the housing shortage.
Risk of Salmonella Leads to Country-Wide Pistachio Recall
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention identified the products as potentially being linked to a Salmonella outbreak.
Dengue: First Case in Two Weeks Confirmed, Miloli’i Will Reopen
Miloli’i Beach Park is on course to reopen to the public. The park has been closed since Wednesday, Dec. 23.
Man Sought for Questioning in Stolen Vehicle Incident
Twenty-two-year-old Kainoa Lindo is being sought by the Hawai’i Police Department for questioning.
Hawai’i Ranked as State with Lowest Real-Estate Property Taxes
Hawai’i held the top rank for lowest real estate property taxes with an effective real estate tax rate of 0.28 percent.
NOAA Provides UH Sea Grant with $845K for Coastal Hazard Preparedness
The funding will support a project that seeks to address the issues of flooding, coastal erosion, seal-level rise, and coastal disasters, while also increasing the state’s resilience to the hazards and impacts of climate change.
