North Hawaii News
Fire Hydrant Flow Tests Scheduled This Week
The county Department of Water Supply is notifying the public about fire hydrant flow tests happening this week in two locations on the Big Island.
‘Unprecedented And Frankly Scary’: Food Basket Experiencing Severe Food Shortage
The Food Basket, Hawai‘i Island’s food bank, has never experienced the type of food shortages it is seeing now.
Hawai’i Kūpuna Softball League Standings as of July 1
Hawai’i Kūpuna Softball League games are normally played on Saturdays.
DOT: If You’re Flying For the Fourth, Get to The Airport Early
If you are flying anywhere during the Fourth of July weekend, make sure you get to the airport early.
Big Island Police Remind Residents About Fireworks Rules, Offer Safety Tips
In an effort to make sure everyone has a safe and enjoyable Fourth of July weekend, Big Island police are reminding the public about the rules governing the use of fireworks.
OHA Awards More than $600K in Grants to Support Native Hawaiian Education, Community Events
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs has awarded more than $600,000 to several organizations and events throughout the islands. A total of 13 OHA grant programs are being funded this year.
Fireworks Permits for Fourth of July Go on Sale This Week
Flash, boom, crackle and sparkle — its time to celebrate the Fourth of July, and firecrackers and fireworks are the main attractions.
Report: HVNP Visitor Spending Contributes $117M to Big Island Economy
Visitors to Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park in 2021 pumped nearly $120 million in to the Big Island’s economy, according to a new National Park Service report.
Cervantes-Bautista Wins Merriman’s Culinary Scholarship
A Hawai‘i Community College student was selected as the 2022-23 winner of the annual Merriman’s Culinary Scholarship awarded by Merriman’s Waimea.
Hawai’i Kūpuna Softball League Standings as of June 24
Hawai’i Kūpuna Softball League games are normally played on Saturdays.
Statewide Awareness Campaign Aimed at Reducing Kūpuna Fall Injuries Underway
A new statewide awareness campaign is aimed at reducing injuries to kūpuna from falling.
Ige Signs Minimum Wage Increase, Tax Rebate Bills
Gov. David Ige on Wednesday, June 22, signed into law two measures passed by the state Legislature earlier this year that will help Hawai‘i’s working families and individuals.
Ige Signs Bills Furthering LGBTQ+ Equality, Inclusion
State lawmakers showed their support for Hawai‘i’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, plus community during the 2022 legislative session, passing several measures that further equality and inclusion of the LGBTQ+ community, and Gov. David Ige signed them into law last week — in the middle of Pride Month.
Screenplay Submissions Sought For Fifth Annual ‘Ohina Filmmakers Lab
Calling all Hawai‘i filmmakers and storytellers.
HCFCU Awards $24K in Scholarships to 8 Big Island Students
Eight Big Island students will receive a total of $24,000 in scholarships as part of Hawai‘i Community Federal Credit Union’s annual scholarship program.
Chief Ferreira to Retire From Hawai‘i Police Department
The Hawai‘i Police Department’s top cop plans to retire later this year.
Hawai’i Kūpuna Softball League Standings as of June 16
Hawai’i Kūpuna Softball League games are normally played on Saturdays.
Waimea Community Association Hosts Lt. Governor Candidate Forum
The Waimea Community Association is hosting six candidates in the race to become the state’s next lieutenant governor for an online forum today.
Coffee With a Cop Events Scheduled Around The Big Island This Month
Want to discuss an issue in your neighborhood? Need to voice your concern about something? Or do you just want to have a chat? No matter why you turn out, the community policing officers in your district want to listen.
Big Island Students, Schools Win HMSA Awards, Scholarships
Two schools and two students from the Big Island were recently honored by the Hawai‘i Medical Service Association.