North Hawaii News

There’s once again no lack of fun coming up around the Big Island. Check out our top 10 things to do on the island now!

Kona had the most DUI arrests last week with 10 followed by Hilo with 7. Puna had 3 and Ka‘ū rounded out the total with 1.

Officers with Hawai‘i Police Department Community Policing Sections in Hilo, Pāhoa, Honoka‘a, Waimea and Kona invite the public to join them to get to know them, share personal stories or discuss neighborhood and community issues.

The county also reported that upon further analysis, the hazardous substance improperly dumped at the North Hawai‘i rubbish collection site that required it to be shuttered was has now been confirmed as nitric acid.

Hawaiian Electric reminds residents that it’s not only illegal according to state and county laws, it poses a safety hazard for utility workers.

There’s a normal, shall we say, je ne sais quoi to the mix of events and activites happening around this rock we call home on a regular basis. Today’s top 10 things to do on the Big Island, however, has a kind of special flare. Check it out now!

An interesting mix of events, concerts and other activities is featured on the Big Island during the next 7 days. Check them out today!

“Infrastructure seems to be on everyone’s mind; it’s often the root cause of — or contributor to — community needs and concerns,” — Waimea Community Association President Nancy Carr Smith.

Waipiʻo Valley Access Road will reopen to residents with a valid driver’s license; all camping permits issued by the Hawai‘i County Department of Parks and Recreation remain valid.

There have been 19 fatal crashes resulting in 21 fatalities this year on the Big Island as of Aug. 27. Impairment from alcohol or drugs was a factor in 63% of those crashes.

Labor Day Weekend is right around the corner, and it doesn’t look like there’s any hurricanes to get in the way to stop you from getting out and going to see what’s happening around the island.

“On its current track, Hone will brush past the southern slopes of the Big Island tonight into Sunday morning, bringing the potential for heavy rainfall, damaging winds and large surf. Expect strong and gusty easterly winds and periods of heavy showers to continue Sunday into Monday as Hone passes south of the smaller islands.” — National Weather Service Hawai‘i Area Synopis from 12:08 p.m. today

Some locations that will experience flooding include Hilo, Hawaiian Paradise Park, Kapa‘au, Honoka‘a, Pāpa‘ikou, Honomū, Pepe‘ekeo, Mountain View, Glenwood, Hakalau, Volcano, Nīnole, Kea‘au, Laupāhoehoe, Hawaiian Acres, ‘Ō‘ōkala, Orchidlands Estates, Pa‘auilo and Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park.

Regardless of knowing and how many times in advance of hurricane season, which runs from June 1 through Nov. 30 in the Central Pacific, that people are told it’s impossible to precisely — 100% without a doubt, right on the money, no ifs, ands or buts — predict the movement of hurricanes, tropical storms and tropical depressions, many still seem to enjoy living on the edge.

A tropical storm watch remains in effect for the entire Big Island as Hone is expected to bring increasing wind and the possibility of excessive rain to parts of the island this weekend. The storm was moving west at 16 mph. Its maximum sustained winds increased, now at 50 mph, up from 45 mph earlier this morning.

The newest detail to develop overnight was that once the storm passes by the Big Island, it is forecast to intensify, reaching hurricane strength late Sunday into Monday as it moves south of Kaua‘i and O‘ahu.

The latest forecast track issued at 5 p.m. today by the Central Pacific Hurricane Center in Honolulu shows Tropical Storm Hone’s center still passing south or possibly near the Big Island on Saturday night into Sunday morning as a strong tropical storm.

The nonprofit North Hawai‘i health care organization recently welcomed new chief executive officer John White, who arrived July 1 and began his duties July 8.

There’s something for everyone during the next 7 days on the Big Island, so get out there and have a good time.

Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting.