North Hawai‘i News
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.
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.
