North Hawai‘i News
Road Closures: Traveling During Ironman Weekend
Road closures associated with the Ironman World Championship will begin as early as Thursday in some areas.
Kuakini Highway Reopens, Kawalii Gulch, Kahana Closures Remain
Kuakini Highway in Kailua-Kona, between Palani Road and Kaiwi Street, reopened Wednesday morning.
Governor Ige Heads to Japan and China
Governor David Ige headed to Japan and China to promote renewable energy cooperation, business and investment attraction, promote educational partnerships, and international student exchanges.
Hurricane Oho Quickly Moves Away from Hawai’i
The Central Pacific Hurricane Center continues its watch over Hurricane Oho.
NOAA Spots First Humpback Whale of the Season
The first humpback whale of the season was spotted off Ni’ihau by NOAA ship Hu’ialakai.
Native Hawaiian Law Volume Unveiled by UH
The volume, “Native Hawaiian Law: A Treatise,” was put together through the efforts of three UH faculty members at the William S. Richardson School of Law who specialize in Native Hawaiian law.
Two Big Island Companies Issued DOH CAB Violations
CTS Earthmoving, Inc. and Jas W. Glover, Ltd were cited for violations between 2012 and 2014. The companies were two of 11 statewide that received citations.
Police Nab Second Suspect in Stolen Vehicle Case
Dyllan Paulo-Leslie, 25, was arrested by the Hawai’i Police Department in connection to an incident involving a stolen Audi.
UPDATE: Police Locate Missing Hilo Woman
The Hawai’i Police Department has located missing 51-year-old Hilo woman Roxann Leilani Uaiwa.
HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown
Nineteen motorists were arrested for driving under the influence of an intoxicant on Big Island roadways between Sept. 28 and Oct. 4.
UPDATE: Landslide, Flooding, Downed Line Cause Closures
A landslide, flooding, and downed power lines have caused roadway closures in the Honoka’a and Kuakini Highway areas.
Gabbard Comments Following TPP Finalized Agreement
The Trans-Pacific Partnership deal will be available to the public for the first time in full text after the president’s formal notification to Congress of his intent to sign the deal.
DCCA Releases 2016 ACA Rates
The rates are expected to affect 34,000 individuals currently purchasing health insurance on their own through the ACA marketplace.
HPD: Hilo Man Sought on Warrant
The Hawai’i Police Department is searching for Morris John Paiva, 56, who is wanted on a bench warrant for failure to appear in court and for questioning.
HVNP: Dog Rescued from 20-Foot-Deep Earth Crack
A four-and-a-half-year-old chocolate brown Labrador retriever, Romeo, was rescued on Sunday, Oct. 4 from a 20-foot-deep earth crack at Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park.
October Declared Disability Employment Awareness Month
October has been declared Disability Employment Awareness Month in the State of Hawai’i by Governor David Ige and Lieutenant Governor Shan Tsutsui.
‘Aha Delegate Voter Registration Open
The deadline for Native Hawaiians to register to vote in the election of delegates to the Native Hawaiian constitutional convention, or ‘aha, is Thursday, Oct. 15.
Police Seek Man Wanted on Warrant
The Hawai’i Police Department is searching for 45-year-old Titino Balik, who is wanted on a warrant and in questioning.
Scheduled Lane Closures Oct. 5-9
The State of Hawai’i Department of Transportation and the Hawai’i County Department of Public Works have announced scheduled lane closures.
Tropical Storm Oho Not Expected to Become Hurricane
The Central Pacific Hurricane Center continues to track Tropical Storm Oho.
