North Hawai‘i News
USPS: Post Offices Will Observe Christmas, New Year’s Day
In addition to the observance of Christmas and New Year’s Day, most post offices across the state with retail locations will close at 12 p.m. on Christmas Eve.
Governor Orders Flags at Half Staff After Calif. Shooting
United States and Hawai’i State flags will fly at half staff through next Monday, as ordered by Governor David Ige.
Vehicle Registration & Licensing Office Opens in Waimea
A new Vehicle Registration & Licensing office recently opened in Waimea.
Ige Appoints Military Veterans to Administration
Rob Lee will act as the State’s newest protocol officer, while Thomas Kahalu Lee Jr. is the new military affairs liaison.
UPDATE: State Supreme Court Invalidates TMT Permit
The Hawai’i Supreme Court has invalidated a Conservation District Use Permit for the Thirty Meter Telescope.
County Plans Closure of Hawi Reuse Center
In late January 2016, the Hawi Reuse Center will close indefinately due to the county’s inability to find an operator for the center.
UPDATE: U.S. Supreme Court Blocks Native Hawaiian Election
The United States Supreme Court has blocked the counting of votes in the Native Hawaiian election hosted by Na’i Aupuni.
Assistance Sought in Locating Stolen Chinese Instruments
A pair of traditional Chinese musical instruments have been stolen from a Hawaiian Paradise Park home.
Taylor Farms Recall Impacts Several Products Sold in Hawai’i
A number of products are included in the recent Taylor Farms Inc. recall spanning across numerous states, including Hawai’i.
Police Seek Information in Kama’aina Motors Burglary
Two unidentified individuals reportedly broke into Kama’aina Motors in Hilo and removed tools and equipment.
Hawai’i County Opens New Business Centers
The County of Hawai’i’s Department of Research and Development initiated the centers in an effort to support local entrepreneurs forming small businesses.
Veterans Treatment Court Honors First Graduate
The first graduate of the Hawai’i Veterans Treatment Court of the Third Circuit was celebrated on Monday.
Charter School Report: Challenges Remain, but Progress Made
The most recent report is the fourth compiled by the commission since 2012 and includes information from the 2014-2015 school year.
USPS Preps Ahead of Holiday Rush
The United States Postal Service is preparing ahead of the holiday rush, offering suggested deadlines and holiday sending tips.
Grand Princess Rerouted Due to Circuit Breaker Failure
The Grand Princess Cruise ship en route from San Francisco, Calif. to Hilo on Monday suffered a significant failure, causing the ship to reroute to Honolulu.
DBEDT Breaks Down Hawai’i Home Buying
Over a seven year period, the majority of Big Island homes were purchased along the Kohala Coast, in Puna, and in Kona.
EPA Yanks Pesticides Containing Sulfoxaflor
The United States Environmental Protection Agency has cancelled all pesticide licenses for sulfoxaflor-containing products throughout the state.
