North Hawai‘i News
Tree Trimming to Close Waipi’o Access Road
Tree trimming work will cause the closure of Waipi’o Valley Access Road on Thursday and Friday.
Scheduled Lane Closures Nov. 16-20
The State of Hawai’i Department of Transportation and the Hawai’i County Department of Public Works have announced scheduled lane closures for the week.
Flood Advisory Issued Through 9:15 p.m.
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Advisory for western portions of the Big Island through 9:15 p.m.
UPDATE: Mosquito Control Continues Island-Wide
Hawai’i Department of Health crews continue mosquito control through spraying operations Saturday.
Governor Ige Returns from South Korea, Japan
Governor David Ige has returned to Hawai’i following a nine-day trip to South Korea and Japan, where he promoted economic growth.
Expanded Time-of-Use Rates Proposed by Hawaiian Electric
Hawaiian Electric Light Companies have proposed new voluntary time-of-use rate options for residential customers.
Man Sought for Questioning in Abuse Case
Thirty-four-year-old Daniel Lemaire is being sought by the Hawai’i Police Department for questioning in an abuse case.
Police Release Nov. 13 Arrest Warrants
The list informs both the public and the individuals sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
HPD Investigates Possible Drowning at Hapuna
An 80-year-old man from Las Vegas was pronounced dead Thursday afternoon in a possible drowning incident at Hapuna Beach State Recreation Area.
UPDATE: Kawaihae Road Reopens
A vehicle crash and fire in the Kawaihae Road area has been reported, according to the Hawai’i Police Department. Kawaihae Road is closed near the 65-mile marker.
Big Island Dengue Fever Count at 38
The dengue fever count on the Big Island continues to rise with four new confirmed cases, bringing the total to 38.
Umauma Bridge Closed, Delays Expected
State of Hawai’i Department of Transportation Highways Division officials report the closure is at the Umauma Bridge, between mile markers 16 and 17.
No Tsunami Threat Following 6.5M Japan Earthquake
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says there is no tsunami threat to Hawai’i following a 6.5 magnitude earthquake northwest of the Ryukyu Islands.
PTA: New Check-In Stations for Hunting
Army officials have announced new Pohakuloa Training Area hunter check-in stations.
Pidgin Language Recognized by U.S. Census
Recent data from the United States Census Bureau includes Hawaiian Pidgin and Pidgin as recognized “at home” languages.
UPDATE: Daniel K. Inouye Highway Reopens
Daniel K. Inouye Highway is currently closed in both directions near the 14-mile marker as a result of a traffic accident.
Kawananakoa Playground Reopens with New Turf
After a three-and-a-half week closure, Kawananakoa Gymnasium’s children’s playground in Hilo reopened to the public Thursday.
Dengue: Another Confirmed Case Brings Total to 34
One new confirmed case of dengue fever on the Big Island was announced by the Hawai’i Department of Health Thursday, bringing the total count to 34.
Non-Profit Group Rebrands as Hawai’i Children’s Action Network
The non-profit group, Good Beginnings Alliance, re-launched to achieve a broader goal of advocacy and community organizing, according to the group.
TMT Opponents Prep Ahead of Crew Movement
Thirty Meter Telescope opponents are strategizing their future plan of action in the wake of Tuesday’s announcement that a TMT crew would head up Mauna Kea.
