North Hawaii News
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.
Big Island Libraries to Observe President’s Day
Hawai’i State Public Library System libraries on the Big Island will close in observance of the President’s Day holiday.
House Passes Talia’s Law to Strengthen Military Abuse Response
The legislation was named in memory of Talia Williams, who was beaten to death by her father who was stationed in Hawai’i.
Papahānaumokuākea Representatives Gather in Celebration of a Decade
The monument is one of the largest marine conservation areas in the world and it is the first and only natural and cultural UNESCO World Heritage Site in the United States.
Dengue: One Case Confirmed, One ‘Potentially Infectious’
In total, 252 cases of dengue fever have occurred on the Big Island, with 251 of those cases no longer infectious.
