North Hawai‘i News
State Lawmakers Nix Vaccination Bill
Under the bill, the Hawai’i Department of Health would have been allowed to adopt federal rules in an easier manner.
Comment Sought for DLNR DEA Napu’u Conservation Project
Under the development of the Habitat Conservation Plan, incidental take of 15 threatened and endangered plants and one endangered insect would be provided.
Police to Rev Up DUI Enforcement Over Super Bowl Weekend
In a statement from HPD, police warns the public that the DUI enforcement effort is part of the national and statewide “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign.
Big Island Dengue: One More Case Added, Three Infectious
Three cases remain “potentially infectious,” the same number of individuals reported since Tuesday, with onset of illness between Jan. 23 and Jan. 28.
Brother Alleges HPD Brutality in Wrongful Death Lawsuit
Then-39-year-old Kailua-Kona man Randall Hatori died on Feb. 4, 2014 while being placed into police custody.
New ‘Hawai’i Island’s Most Wanted’ to Air Friday
Thirty-eight-year-old Ronald Barawis Jr. of Kailua-Kona, 45-year-old Melody K. Familar of Hilo, and 33-year-old Chanel Mariani of Hilo will all be featured in the episode.
HFD: Ocean View Fire Under Investigation
A total of eight firefighters, including four volunteer firefighters, arrived on scene Tuesday to find a three bedroom home structure engulfed in flames.
Marines Honored Through Moment of Silence in Washington
Representative Tulsi Gabbard led the moment of silence, joined by Representative Mark Takai and members of Congress who represented the Marines’ hometowns, as well as former Marines and veterans in the House of Representatives.
Legislation Could Create Science and Technology Subzones
Several different sites around the state have already been identified as possible subzones, including the NELHA Geothermal Research Facility at Pohoiki and the University of Hawai’i at Hilo’s Hawai’i Innovation Center.
Lawmakers Call on Ige Not to Sign Cesspool Rule Change
In 2015, a similar bill was introduced into the legislature and did not pass.
Big Island Dengue Count Increases by Another Two Cases
Since Monday, the confirmed case number of individuals infected with dengue case has increased daily by two.The total number of confirmed cases in the outbreak’s entirety is 248.
Gabbard Votes in Support of Federal Housing Improvements
Representative Tulsi Gabbard voted Tuesday in favor of a bill that would enact incremental changes at a number of federal housing programs
DPW: Preliminary DFIRM Appeal Period Begins Feb. 9
Owners or lessees of property on the island who believe their property rights would be negatively affected by the proposed flood hazard determinations can appeal to the county.
USGS: 14,588 Worldwide 4.0+ Magnitude Earthquakes in 2015
Across the world in 2015, 19 earthquakes shook with a 7.0 or higher magnitude. The number is one above the annual average of about 18 since 1900.
Hilo Community Says First Goodbyes to Late Senator
Members of the Hilo community, including State and County workers, gathered Tuesday afternoon to pay their first respects to the late Senator Gilbert Kahele, who passed away suddenly one week ago from coronary complications.
Free Tax Filing Assistance for Low Income Families, Elderly
Three locations statewide, including one on the Big Island are available to Hawai’i tax payers with low to moderate incomes, with special attention to individual’s 60-years-old and over.
Dengue: County-Level Emergency Proclamation May be ‘Close’
Two new cases of dengue fever on the Big Island were confirmed Tuesday, bringing the total count of individuals who contracted the disease since September to 246.
PTA Exercises May Elevate Noise Levels
The training began on Sunday and will run through Tuesday, Feb. 9, utilizing multiple training areas both on the Big Island and Oahu.
Police Seek Identity of Man in Threat Case
On Sunday, a 57-year-old California man reported that he was threatened at 2:30 p.m. while in the parking lot on the 2100 block of Kanoelehua Avenue in Hilo.
