North Hawai‘i News
KKCC to Host ‘Energy Talk Story’ Nov. 5
The Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce is hosting an “Energy Talk Story – NextEra/HEI Merger and Beyond” focus luncheon on Thursday, Nov. 5.
Cabatu Named East Hawai’i ‘Officer of the Month’
Officer Jared Cabatu was recently named East Hawai’i October “Officer of the Month” by the Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawai’i.
State, Coast Guard Complete Safety Network
A “fully operating capability” shared infrastructure that will provide robust and survivable communication links and facilities throughout the state has been completed by the State and United States Coast Guard.
Students Gather at Capitol in Support of After-School Programs
The State Capitol was crowded with over 300 students from various after-school programs across Hawai’i who gathered to celebrate the importance of after-school programming.
UPDATE: Island-Wide Hawaiian Telcom Outage Repaired
Hawaiian Telcom reports that repairs on the telephone service have been completed and the 9-1-1 system is now operational.
Fujino Appointed to Third Circuit Court
District Family Court Judge Melvin H. Fujino was appointed by Governor David Ige to the Third Circuit Court on the Big Island on Wednesday.
Papaaloa Hongwanji Temple Bell Stolen
The bell was taken from the property of the Papaaloa Hongwanji between Oct. 14 and Oct. 21.
Hawai’i Electric Light Warns Against Phone Scam
According to the utility company, customers have reported receiving telephone calls from a caller claiming to be a Hawai’i Electric Light representative.
TASC Files Lawsuit Against PUC
The Alliance for Solar Choice has filed a lawsuit in Hawai’i State Court challenging the decision by the Public Utilities Commission to end Hawai’i’s net energy metering program.
Native American Language Bill Passes U.S. Senate Committee
The Native Language Immersion Student Achievement Act creates a new grant initiative to establish or expand Native language immersion programs.
HPA Hosts Open House Events
Families who may be interested in sending their children to Hawai’i Preparatory Academy are invited to a series of admission events for K-12 students.
NOAA: Hawai’i Drought-Free During Dry Season
Drier conditions are ahead in Hawai’i following the wettest dry season in the state over the last 30 years.
Gabbard Aims to Recognize #GivingTuesday
Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard, alongside Congressman Will Hurd of Texas, announced the introduction of a bipartisan resolution to recognize #GivingTuesday.
Hurricane Olaf Weakens to Category 3 Storm
The Central Pacific Hurricane Center continues to monitor Hurricane Olaf.
UH Foundation Broadens Executive Team
The University of Hawai’i Foundation recently announced Rebecca Smith and Tom Tseng as new members of its executive team.
DOE: Strive HI Results Show Improvement
Seven Big Island schools were pulled out of the lower “Focus” tier by improving their index scores and/or reducing their achievement gap in half.
PTA Military Training to Last Through November
Military training will be conducted at Pohakuloa Training Area through Nov. 24, according to the United States Army Garrison-Hawai’i.
No Tsunami Threat Following 7.3M Vanuatu Earthquake
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says there is no tsunami threat to Hawai’i following a 7.3 magnitude earthquake near Vanuatu.
Body Located in Ravine ID’d as Missing Hilo Man
An autopsy conducted Tuesday morning determined that Masaru Miyamoto, 93, died from injuries consistent with an accidental fall.
