North Hawaii News
Dengue: Case Count Holds at 202
The confirmed case count of dengue fever on the Big Island remains at 202. Hawai’i Department of Health officials say no new cases have been added since Friday.
Rebate Offered on Solar Water Heater Maintenance
Hawai’i Energy is offering Big Island, Maui, and Honolulu residents a “Solar Water Heating Tune-Up” rebate of up to $150.
Mamalahoa Highway to Undergo Improvements
Work on Mamalahoa Highway is slated to last through April and will include overnight work.
Permanent Measure Limits Sea Cucumber Harvest
The measure follows a 120-day emergency rule that temporarily banned the harvest of sea cucumbers in Hawai’i and will go into effect on Jan. 10.
Transmission Line Work to Cause Lane Closure
Throughout the duration of the transmission repair work, a single lane closure will be in effect.
Police Seek Man on Warrants
Twenty-seven-year-old Ryan David Anderson is being sought by authorities on warrants and for questioning in a theft investigation.
Hakalau Bridge Repair Underway
For the next few months, crews will be working to rehabilitate the existing Hakalau Bridge structure.
Women Sought for Airport Fire Service
Two workshops are scheduled on the Big Island for women interested in working in airport fire service.
Monthly Siren Warning Test Set for Jan. 4
The Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency (formerly State Civil Defense) monthly test of the statewide outdoor siren warning system, coordinated with the test of the live audio broadcast segment of the Emergency Alert System, is scheduled for Monday, Jan. 4, 2016, at 11:45 a.m.
Scheduled Lane Closures Dec. 25–27
The State of Hawai‘i Department of Transportation and the County of Hawai’i Department of Public Works have announced the following temporary road closures for the weekend, Dec. 25 through 27.
New Lawsuit Filed Against Na’i Aupuni
Opponents of the Na’i Aupuni election have filed a lawsuit, hoping to hold the organization in contempt after its announcement that all delegates are eligible for February’s ‘aha.
HFD Issues Fireworks Guidelines
The Hawai’i County Fire Department has issued guidelines and tips for fireworks activity and safety.
Youth Holiday Hunting Slated
Youth ages 10 to 15 will be invited to participate in youth hunting over the next couple of weekends at Pohakuloa Training Area.
Student Earns National Fire Prevention Award
Kyren Martins was one of ten students nationally to be named a “TakeAction” community service funding award recipient by the National Fire Protection Association.
Ige Submits Supplemental Budget
The budget proposes $729 million be allocated to improve basic infrastructure and economic, $161 million to support affordable housing, $247 million to address critical health care needs, and $248 million for education.
Red Cross Volunteers Active in 2015
Volunteers from the Hawai’i State Chapter of the American Red Cross were on standby during a busy hurricane season. They also responded to 75 local home fires.
Dengue ‘Potential Infection’ Count at Three
The count of individuals currently infected with dengue fever and who are able to potentially spread the disease has dropped to three.
Legislation Headed by Schatz Signed into Law
Legislation that will extend a tax credit to assist families in paying for residential clean energy equipment for five years was signed into law Friday.
