North Hawai‘i News
Big Island Dengue Count Holds at 259
Last Friday, the confirmed case count rose to 259 and has remained at that number into Tuesday afternoon.
State Emergency Proclamation on Homelessness Extended
Tuesday’s extension is the third since October, when Governor David Ige initially declared an emergency on homelessness. It is set to expire in April.
UPDATE: High Surf Causes Big Island Closures
Several beach parks are closed as result of high surf conditions hitting the state.
Prom Dress Drive Hosted by Friends of the Children’s Justice Center
New and gently used prom, party dresses, and evening gowns will be collected, along with shoes, jewelry, and accessories.
HPD: Community Satisfaction Survey Rolls Out in March
The Hawai’i Police Department says the public is invited to take the month-long survey beginning on March 1.
Public Napu’u Conservation Project Meetings Scheduled
Meetings will be held to receive public testimony on the draft.
Senator Hirono Reminds Residents of New Tax Credits
Representatives from the Taxpayer Advocate Service, the AARP Foundation Tax Aide program, and Catholic Charities Hawai’i joined Senator Hirono over the weekend to promote the tax benefits and free tax services available to seniors and low-income households.
No New Dengue Cases Reported, Count at 259
No new dengue fever cases have been reported since Friday.
UH Information Technology Center Awarded LEED Gold
The center has been awarded the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Gold certification by the United States Green Building Council.
Zonta to Recognize Jackie Pualani Johnson
Johnson will be recognized during a ceremony at the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel on March 14.
Suspect ID Sought in Retail Theft
The Hawai’i Police Department is looking for the identity of an individual wanted in connection to a theft investigation.
DLNR Names New DOFAW Administrator
David Smith, former Department of Land and Natural Resources Oahu Branch Chief for the Division of Forestry and Wildlife, was recently promoted.
Scheduled Lane Closures Feb. 22-26
Various portions of Big Island roadways will be temporarily closed throughout the week as road construction continues.
Hawai’i Electric: More Evening Power Interruptions Not Anticipated
Hawai’i Electric Light says evening power interruptions are not anticipated on Sunday.
UPDATE: Hawai’i Electric Requests Saturday Evening Power Reduction
Hawai’i Electric Light customers are being asked to conserve power between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday evening.
BOE Approves Science for the Next Generation Standards
The new standards are interwoven across disciplines, including connections to language arts and mathematics.
Police Release Feb. 19 Warrants
The list informs both the public and the individuals sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
Protecting Native Habitats: Two Talk Story Sessions Slated for Rodent, Mongoose Control
The sessions will be held by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service and Hawai’i Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Forestry and Wildlife.
