North Hawaii News
HPA Isaacs Art Center Hosts Exhibit Honoring Tradition of Kapa Creation
“Kuku Kapa E” runs through Sept. 30 and features the historic kapa moe from the Hind-Vredenburg Collection, a key piece from the revival of kapa making.
Rainbow Friends Animal Sanctuary Seeks Help Relocating Dogs From Waimea Shelter
Rainbow Friends Animal Sanctuary is asking the public to assist with finding positive outcomes for dogs now housed at its Waimea shelter because its lease will be ending sooner than expected.
Most Big Island Rain Gauges See Near to Below Average Totals in July
Monthly totals from windward sites on the island were mostly 50%-80% of average, while totals from the Kaʻū, Kona and leeward Kohala areas were mostly below 50% of average.
Garden Work Day Scheduled at Kohala Elementary
The public is invited to help get the garden at Kohala Elementary School ready for the new school year next week.
Red Flag Warning Extended For Portions of Big Island
The red flag warning will be in effect from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10, the same time frame as a fire weather watch issued earlier Tuesday.
Weekly COVID Update: 369 New Cases Reported on Big Island
The state Department of Health reported 3,189 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, Aug. 10, bringing the statewide total to 332,822. Fourteen new fatalities were reported.
Waimea’s ‘Waiomina Boot’ Returns Following Face-Lift
The “Waiomina Boot” once again stands tall in front of KTA at the Waimea Center, near KTA Waimea. It was reinstalled Aug. 4, nearly two months after it was moved to be repaired and redesigned.
USPS Debuts Online ‘Talk-Story’ Hawai‘i Job Fairs
The U.S. Postal Service has launched a new way for island residents to learn about its job opportunities.
Police Offer Tips During Pedestrian Safety Month
No matter how you choose to travel, at one point or another it’s your feet that get you where you need to go.
Council Approves Renewal of Lease For HOPE Services Homeless Campus in Kona
Support and shelter for homeless in Kailua-Kona will continue at a campus in Kailua-Kona for the immediate future thanks to an action of the Hawai‘i County Council.
Back-To-School News on Agenda For Online Waimea Community Association Town Meeting
The 2022-23 school year is underway and the Waimea Community Association will spotlight back-to-school news during an upcoming meeting.
Red Flag Warning Over, But Dry Conditions to Persist
Leeward portions of the state, including on the Big Island, remained under a red flag warning through most of Monday, Aug. 1, as fire weather conditions persisted.
Bay Clinic, West Hawai‘i Community Health Center Merger Complete
A new community health center, the combination of two other health care providers, is serving 40,000 patients on the Big Island.
Recent ‘Quakes Not Impacting Big Island Volcanic Activity
Two recent magnitude-4-plus earthquakes and a spike last month in seismic activity at a underwater seamount have not affected volcanic activity on the Big Island, according to a Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientist.
Free Residential Household Hazardous Waste Collections Events Scheduled in August
Residents of the Big Island will have two chances in August to dispose of hazardous household waste.
Police Renew Warning About Jewelry Scam
Big Island police are renewing their warning about a recent scam involving counterfeit jewelry.
COVID-19 Vaccinations For Keiki 6 Months to 4 Years Old Available at QNHCH
A North Hawai‘i hospital announces that is now has COVID-19 vaccinations for younger keiki.
Queen’s North Hawai‘i Community Hospital Receives 5-Star CMS Rating
Queen’s North Hawai‘i Community Hospital in Waimea has received the highest rating possible from a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Public Meeting Rescheduled For HVNP Disaster Recovery Project Environmental Assessment
The public will have another chance to learn more about the environmental assessment for Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park 2018 Disaster Recovery Project and provide input during an online meeting Wednesday, July 27.
