North Hawaii News
UPDATE: Over 1,000 Acres Burned in Thursday’s Brush Fires
Road closures remain in effect along Highway 190 and Daniel K. Inouye Highway as multiple agencies continue to fight multiple brush fires in those areas.
Schatz, CDC Official Discuss Big Island Dengue
As of Thursday afternoon, a total of 254 cases on dengue fever have been confirmed on the Big Island, including two cases that remain “potentially infectious.”
UPDATE: Three Brush Fires Close Portions of Highway 190
Brush fires has closed down Highway 190 from the 17 mile marker to the Saddle Road Junction.
DOE Honors February as Hawaiian Language Month
Hawaiian Language Month was first officially designated in 2013. DOE officials encourage schools across the state to join in the celebration.
TMT Assessing Future Options for Telescope
Thirty Meter Telescope officials want the construction of the controversial $1.8 billion project underway by April 2018.
Dengue Fever: Two Cases Confirmed, 254 Total
The dengue fever count on the Big Island rose by two Thursday afternoon.
County Seeks Summer Fun Program Hires
Summer Fun activity aides will earn $11 an hour, and activity technicians will earn $14 an hour.
Peak of Whale Season Calls for ‘Vigilance’
Large numbssr of humpback whales roam the Hawaiian waters from November through May, with a peak in the month of February.
DBEDT Projects Steady Growth Rates in 2016
In the Economic Outlook section of the recently released first quarter 2016 Statistical and Economic Report, DBEDT holds the growth rate at an unchanged number from the previous forecast.
Crew Members Safe Following Vessel Fire South of Hawai’i
The United States Coast Guard coordinated the rescue after the crew members abandoned ship when it caught fire 1,800 miles south of the state.
Big Island Press Club Accepts Scholarship Applications
In 2015, BIPC gave out awards to six Big Island students totaling $4,600 at its annual scholarship dinner.
3.2M Earthquake Shook the Big Island Wednesday
The earthquake, which was recorded at 9:53 a.m., was located 16 miles east of Honaunau-Napoopoo.
Pedestrian Killed in Single-Vehicle Accident Sunday Identified
An autopsy conducted Wednesday determined that he died as a result of injuries sustained in the accident.
‘Suspicious Device’ Evacuates Ka’u Learning Academy
The boy was arrested on suspicion of possessing an explosive device.
Police Identify Suspect Killed in Officer-Involved Shooting
Scottie Yanagawa was wanted in November as an escapee from Hale Nani Correctional Facility; and also for questioning in a shooting that took place in late January.
Senate, House Committees Pass Amended ‘Marsy’s Law’
The bill would amend the Hawai’i State Constitution to guarantee specific rights to victims of crime.
Coast Guard En Route to Aid Crew ‘Abandoning Ship’ South of Hawai’i
At 10 a.m., 42 crew members on the 258-foot U.S. flagged fishing vessel abandoned ship into two life rafts, three work boats, and one skiff.
No New Dengue Cases Confirmed on the Big Island
The Hawai’i Department of Health has updated its risk area map, listing Kailua-Kona as the sole “high risk” area on the Big Island.
Gabbard Urges the Passing of $1.8 Billion to Combat Zika
“The President’s leadership and emergency request to combat the Zika virus is warranted and necessary to respond aggressively to this urgent issue early on,” said Representative Gabbard.
Historic Preservation Staff to Survey Island Architecture
The State Historic Preservation Division is about to begin a survey of residential neighborhoods on the Big Island, as well as Maui and Kaua’i.
