North Hawaii News
State Asks PUC to Approve Solar System Loan Program
The state is seeking PUC approval of a program designed to help more Hawaii residents afford photovoltaic systems.
Congress Seeks Private Health Care Options for Veterans
The bill follows a scathing audit showing long wait times for initial appointments at VA facilities, with veterans in Hawaii facing the longest at 145 days.
Police Seeking to ID Man in Pahoa Theft
The suspect allegedly grabbed another man’s wallet that had been briefly put down at a market.
Legislature’s Math Woes Require School Budget Cuts
Gov. Neil Abercrombie said a discrepancy between the CIP budget and the bill authorizing bond sales will require trimming some school improvements.
Panel to Study Impacts of Sea-Level Change in Hawaii
Act 83 creates the inter-agency committee and also requires the Office of Planning to use the findings to coordinate a response to effects of climate change.
Ten High School Graduates Receive Scholarships
The HFS Federal Credit Union announced the names of seven scholarship recipients; three other students are receiving aid from the UH-Hilo alumni association.
Spots Open in Hawaii Volcanoes’ Junior Ranger Program
The four-day Keiki o Hawaii Nei program for children ages 9-12 includes tours of National Park Service sites on both sides of the Big Island.
Advisory Council for State Trails Program Needs Members
Each member of the nine-person council represents specific stakeholders; current vacancies are for those with Hawaiian cultural and fishing interests.
Turtle-Watchers Reminded to Show Respect
State wildlife officials are reminding the public that both green sea and hawksbill turtles are protected by a variety of state and federal laws.
Food Program Sites for Students on Summer Holiday Announced
Fifteen Big Island schools are taking part in Seamless Summer Option, the summer meals program funded by the US Department of Agriculture.
Police Release June 6 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
$5M Released for New Classrooms at Waimea Middle School
The appropriation was part of $87.1 million released today for improvements to educational facilities statewide.
Supreme Court to Take Up ‘Lowest Priority’ MJ Lawsuit
The Hawaii court has agreed to hear the appeal of rulings rejecting a lawsuit that charged Hawaii County with not upholding the law created by voters in 2008.
$9.7M Granted by Feds for Hawaiian Housing in Hilo, Kona
The DHHL said part of the funding will go to projects such as sweat equity construction, home repair and rental-with-option-to-purchase projects statewide.
Elderly Man Assaulted in Puna Home Invasion
Two masked suspects entered the Hawaiian Paradise Park home early Monday, struck a 68-year-old resident and left with electronic equipment.
Low-Cost Spay and Neuter Clinic for Cats Saturday
The clinic is being sponsored by Hui Pono Holoholona, which is dedicated to reducing the number of cats and dogs euthanized on the Big Island.
County Council to Have At Least Three New Faces
Two of the incumbents are unopposed in the Aug. 9 primary, and six of the seven who are eligible to run have opted for re-election.
Hurricane Season is Here: Inventory Insurance, Belongings
The state Insurance Division is encouraging Hawaii residents to make sure they have the right type of policies and that they are in proper order.
Science Demonstrations for Keiki at Big Island Libraries
Hardware Science and “Fizz, Boom, Read” are among the free summer activities being offered at public libraries on the Big Island.
Help Sought ID’ing Man in Fraudulent Credit Card Case
The man whose image was captured by a surveillance camera allegedly making a $176 purchase at a Hilo store.
