North Hawaii News
DOH Faces Challenges Ahead of Marijuana Dispensary Announcement
Friday’s announcement comes as DOH admits that there have been delays involving fingerprinting and background checks.
Sixteen Days Since Last Dengue Case Confirmed
No new cases have been confirmed on the Big Island since last month.
Humu’ula, Menehune Units at PTA to Open for Hunting
The Humu’ula Unit, which includes training areas 1 through 4, and the Menehune Unit, including training areas 5 and 6, will be opened.
Police Release April 8 Warrants
The list informs both the public and the individuals sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
TRAFFIC UPDATE: Kohala Mountain Road Reopens Following Landslide
The Hawai’i Police Department is reporting a landslide along Highway 270, or Kohala Mountain Road, in North Kohala.
Ige Announces Nominees for Land Use Commission, Board of Education
Governor David Ige announced his nominations for the Board of Education and the Land Use Commission on Thursday.
County P&R, Mayor Sued Over Kukuihaele Park Project
The preliminary injunction names the County of Hawai’i Department of Parks and Recreation and its director, Clayton Honma, as defendants, as well as Hawai’i County Mayor Billy Kenoi.
No New Dengue Cases Confirmed
In total, 263 cases have been confirmed stemming from the Big Island’s dengue outbreak. The number includes 237 residents, 26 visitors, and a combined 46 individuals under the age of 18.
Wanted Man Turns Himself In to Hamakua Police
According to the Hawai’i Police Department, Bruno Facchini turned himself in to Hamakua police on Wednesday at 10 a.m.
Schatz Co-Sponsors Legislation Urging FAA to Mandate Airline Seat Sizes
The bill aims to establish a reasonable standard seat size, which allows for safety and minimum levels of comfort.
Bird Trail in the Works to Connect West, East Hawai’i
Ranging from ocean to mountain tops and rainforest to lava plains, the trail will highlight Hawai’i’s unique nature while modeling after similar trails in North America.
Waimea CERT Training in April
During the month of April, several Community Emergency Response Team, known as CERT, training sessions will take place in Waimea.
Another Strong Quake in Vanuatu, No Tsunami Expected
Wednesday’s quake is the third to register at least a 6.9 magnitude around Vanuatu in the last week.
Officer Brian Beckwith Honored As April ‘Officer of the Month’
On Feb. 14, Officer Beckwith responded to a report of a man in a wheelchair at Kailua Pier who appeared to need assistance. The 78-year-old man had lost both of his legs as a result of a medical condition.
HCCC Furlough Inmate Fails to Check In
Michael Joyce, 60, is serving time for Assault 2. It is anticipated that Escape 2 will also be added to his charges.
DOH Risk Map No Longer Includes East Hawai’i
It has been two weeks since the most recent case of dengue fever was confirmed on the Big Island.
Big Island Detailer Joins Team to Restore Original Air Force One
The Boeing 707-120, known also as Special Air Missions (SAM) 970, flew Presidents Eisenhower, Kennedy, Johnson, and Nixon, as well as international VIPs Nikita Khrushchev and Henry Kissinger.
Coastal Living: Hilo Ranked Fourth ‘Happiest Seaside Town’
In January 2016, Coastal Living announced the ten finalists of the fifth annual list. Hilo was the only Hawai’i locale included on the list.
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.
