Nettles Island resident who didn't evacuate 'grateful' home wasn't damaged in Hurricane Matthew

Edit WPTV 11 Oct 2016
-- They made the risky decision to stay on Hutchinson Island during Hurricane Matthew. Now, residents of Nettles Island who ignored the mandatory evacuations are calling themselves lucky to have minimal damage from the storm ... Lucie County Sheriff Ken Mascara specifically urged Nettles Island residents to evacuate ... He lives on a boat, and is also a dock master for the marina on Nettles Island....

Divers detect dangers in the deep (Royal Australian Navy)

Edit Public Technologies 11 Oct 2016
A team of Royal Australian Navy clearance divers have been working with the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force on Guadalcanal during Operation RENDER SAFE 16 to enhance the underwater clearance capability of the Solomon team ... The Solomon Islands was the scene of heavy fighting during the Second World War at sea, on land, and in the air....

Hurricane Matthew at Cape Lookout National Seashore Advisory 7 (Hopewell Culture National Historical Park)

Edit Public Technologies 11 Oct 2016
Harkers Island, NC - Cape Lookout National Seashore conducted assessments of park resources and facilities following Hurricane Matthew ... Harkers Island & Beaufort The Harkers Island Visitor Center and park headquarters will open on a normal schedule ... Island Express Ferry Service will resume operations on Wednesday (10/12/16).Visitors should contact the ferry service directly for reservations at 252-728-7433....

Roosevelt Paving & Safety Project near completion! (City of Seattle, WA)

Edit Public Technologies 11 Oct 2016
New in-lane transit island and protected bike lane at NE 65th St ... Finish construction of the transit island at NE 42nd St Paint permanent pavement markings in Zone D in about 2 weeks; this work is weather dependent and may be rescheduled if needed Fill tree pits with soil Install and/or replace remaining signs Repair sidewalk in select locations ......

The Latest: In Georgia, 115,000 customers still lack power

Edit The Oklahoman 11 Oct 2016
TYBEE ISLAND, Ga ... Marianne Fahey says she's still feeling "stunned" at the damage Hurricane Matthew left behind in Tybee Island. The 60-year-old Fahey left the island early last week to stay with friends in Savannah and returned Sunday afternoon to find an oak tree had uprooted and fallen into her one-story tan house ... Fahey said she had no doubts about leaving the island, preferring to be far away from "unpredictable" hurricanes....

$58m Visitor Centre For Penguin Parade Waddling Up Fast (Premier of Victoria)

Edit Public Technologies 11 Oct 2016
A new visitor centre for Phillip Island's much-loved Penguin Parade is a step closer ... A new visitor centre for Phillip Island's much-loved Penguin Parade is a step closer with the appointment of Terroir as principal architect. The Andrews Labor Government provided $48.2 million for the development through the Regional Tourism Infrastructure Fund, along with a $10 million contribution from Phillip Island Nature Parks....

The Latest: Power outages down to just over 400,000 in SC

Edit The Roanoke Times 11 Oct 2016
The storm surge from Matthew destroyed one house on the island and ate away at the foundations of a number of others ... Mayor Jane Darby says there's no power on the island and limited water. Residents will be allowed to go back to the island beginning on Tuesday to check on their property. The island has only about 400 permanent residents, but on busy summer weekends the population can swell to 30,000....

South Island teen Yuri Santana still missing (New Zealand Police)

Edit Public Technologies 11 Oct 2016
Police still have fears for the safety of 17-year-old Yuri Santana who has not been seen since 10am on 4 October morning when he left his home on Rangitata Huts Road in Clandeboye near Temuka in the South Island....

HTDC Hosts Seminars Across Islands on Available Business Grants (State of Hawaii)

Edit Public Technologies 11 Oct 2016
(Source. State of Hawaii) Posted on Oct 10, 2016 in News. High Technology Development Corporation. For Immediate Release. October 10, 2016 ... WHAT. ... Attendees will receive information on the available grants through the Hawaii Small Business Innovation Research Program (HISBIR), Manufacturing Assistance Program (MAP), and the Neighbor Island Innovation Initiative (NI3) ... WHERE/WHEN.. Hawaii Island ... Kailua-Kona, Hawaii Island ... Hilo, Hawaii Island....

HTDC Hosts Seminars Across Islands on Available Business Grants (Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism)

Edit Public Technologies 11 Oct 2016
(Source. Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism) Posted on Oct 10, 2016 in News. High Technology Development Corporation ... WHAT. ... Attendees will receive information on the available grants through the Hawaii Small Business Innovation Research Program (HISBIR), Manufacturing Assistance Program (MAP), and the Neighbor Island Innovation Initiative (NI3) ... Hawaii Island ... Kailua-Kona, Hawaii Island ... Hilo, Hawaii Island. Maui....

Scottish island has more Shetland ponies than people

Edit The Independent 11 Oct 2016
A Scottish island is home to more Shetland ponies than human beings. The island of Foula, an isle off the ......

​Hawaii’s oldest food festival returns next month

Edit Business Journal 11 Oct 2016
The Kona Coffee Cultural Festival celebrates its 46th year next month in a 10-day event on the Big >Island. Started in 1970, the event is the oldest food festival in Hawaii. It will take place Nov. 4–13 at various locations on the island and feature nearly 50 events honoring Kona’s cultural heritage and recognizing the accomplishments of its coffee pioneers, farmers and artisans, according to a statement ... ....

Oct 10, 2016 CI launches nationwide search for Provost (California State University, Channel Islands)

Edit Public Technologies 11 Oct 2016
California State University, Channel Islands) ... 10, 2016 - CSU Channel Islands (CI) is searching for a new Provost ... About California State University Channel Islands. CSU Channel Islands (CI) is the only four-year, public university in Ventura County and is known for its interdisciplinary, multicultural and international perspectives, and its emphasis on experiential and service learning....
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