North Hawai‘i News
State Officials Warn of ‘Government Imposter’ Scams
Two recent attempts by scammers to collect personal data from Hawai’i residents as they posed as representatives of state government have recently been reported.
Four New Deep-Water Algae Discovered in Hawai’i
The study was recently published in the Journal of Phycology, titled “New Ulvaceae (Ulvophyceae, Chlorophyta) from mesophotic ecosystems across the Hawaiian Archipelago.”
Groundhog Day 2016: Punxsutawney Phil Doesn’t See His Shadow
The official groundhog of Groundhog Day, Phil, has come out from his burrow on Gobbler’s Kob, Punxsutawney, Pa. on Feb. 2 for the past 130 years, and is said to predict the weather for the rest of winter.
Remains of Marines in Helicopter Crash Recovered
Two CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters crashed in the late evening hours of Jan. 14.
Police: Children, Crossing Guards Experience ‘Near Misses’
Motorists are being reminded by the Hawai’i Police Department of the dangers of speeding in a school zone.
Honolulu to Hilo Motorcade Scheduled for the Late Senator Kahele
Upon its arrival in Hilo, the motorcade will pass through town, touring many sites that Senator Kahele was fond of or played a significant part of his childhood.
Export Training Program Available through DBEDT
HiSTEP-ERP will provide training programs to companies in Hawai’i to assist in expanding their export market development.
Over 550 Humpback Whale Sightings Off the Big Island
The first event of the 2016 Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary Ocean Count brought in a total of 552 volunteers on the Big Island, Kauai, and Oahu.
Two More Big Island Dengue Cases Confirmed
On Thursday, Feb. 4, a community meeting regarding the outbreak will take place at Pu’uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park’s Amphitheater.
Marines Helicopter Squadron Leader Fired Days Before Hawai’i Crash
The commander of the Hawai’i helicopter squadron was fired by a Marines General just days before two CH-53E helicopters crashed off the north shore of Oahu.
High School Students Learn ‘Mad Money’ Skills
Members of HFS Federal Credit Union’s marketing team presented seniors from St. Joseph School with a crash-course on decision making and budgeting.
Missing 85-Year-Old Woman Located
Luciana Flores returned to her home Monday morning. She was unharmed.
Siren, Emergency Alert System to Sound Test
Each month, the Hawai’i Emergency Management Agency conducts siren testing in coordination with the live audio broadcast segment of the Emergency Alert System.
Scheduled Lane Closures Feb. 1-5
Various portions of roadway will be temporarily closed throughout the week as road construction continues.
Na’i Aupuni ‘Aha Begins Monday
The presentations will not be open to the public or media, but it will be streamed online via Olelo Community Media.
Water Resource Management Commission Seeks to Fill Seat
Under the State Commission on Water Resource Management, exclusive jurisdiction and final authority over matters relating to the implementation and administration of the State Water Code is conducted.
Weekend Road Work
Two East Hawai’i lane closures will continue through the weekend as night and weekend work continues.
No Tsunami Threat Following 7.0M Russia Earthquake
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says there is no tsunami threat to Hawai’i following a 7.0 magnitude earthquake that occurred north of Yelizovo, Russia.
Identities of Stolen Credit Card Users Sought
Credit cards stolen on Tuesday and Wednesday were later used at various Kona locations, including some with surveillance cameras.
