North Hawai‘i News

Community members and their pets are welcome to join the hospital’s pet therapy teams for the 2-mile walk Oct. 10 starting at 8 a.m., rain or shine.

Hey, Big Island. We’re back! We’re once again bringing you a great selection of activities, events, shows and more to check out during the upcoming weekend and into next week. Check out this week’s top 10 right now!

The Hawaiʻi Dental Service Foundation awards more than $2 million a year to nonprofits providing oral health programs.

Big Island officials report dangerous driving conditions caused by high winds resulted in the closure of several miles of the roadway between Waimea and Hāwī.

It’s another interesting mix of events happening during the next week around the island; be sure to check out all top 10 things to do now!

The Waimea school will mark the milestone during Labor Day Weekend, commemorating the learning and aloha made possible by the school since it was founded in 1976.

After more than 2 weeks of the weather being anything but cooperative, downright devastating at times for some locations, we’re crossing our fingers, toes and every other appendage possible that the island will finally get a much needed break; the chances right now look better than promising.

It’s a smorgasbord of fun planned for everyone at events and activities around the island; unfortunately, another possible tropical cyclone could be headed our way, becoming the second most unwanted guest to the islands as early as this weekend.

Now-17-year-old Naiomi Michael, who previously was reported as a runaway, was found July 10 in Pāhoa.

Mark your calendars now for the Aug. 29 event at Hisaoka Gym in Kamehameha Park focused on wildfire safety, emergency preparedness and planning.

“Ma-Ke Die Dead: Writing Poetry About Loved Ones Who Stay Gone” is scheduled for 10 a.m. to noon Aug. 27 and open to ages 14 years old and older.

National Weather Service forecasters in Honolulu reported early this morning (Aug. 12) that high water levels have fallen just below coastal flooding thresholds.

Waikoloa Village residents and visitors are encouraged to take part in the driving the evacuation route on Hulu Street from 9 to 11 a.m. on Aug. 15.

Local leaders and community members will converge to explore innovative strategies for building a more resilient agrifood system on Aug. 14 and 15.

Food will be ready to eat and offered first come, first served from 1 to 3 p.m. each Saturday in August; community volunteers are working to relocate the Fridge as soon as possible.

Wind speeds decreased below advisory levels and humidity is increasing out of hazardous ranges throughout Hawaiian Electric’s service territories.

Waimea Community Association meeting will update members on information for the coming school year on Thursday, Aug. 6.

Dr. Jon ‘Sione’ Hathaway brings 20-plus years of experience as the newest provider to join the center at Queen’s North Hawai‘i Community Hospital on the Big Island.

There’s plenty to do that will seduce your senses during any event you attend throughout the next week on the Big Island. Check out our top 10 things to do for July 31-Aug. 6 now!

Closures are planned for weekdays, unless otherwise noted; All projects are weather permitting and lane closure schedules can change with little to no notice.