North Hawai‘i News
Red Cross Campaigns Against Home Fires
Once a fire begins, the Red Cross estimates that it is possible that there is only two minutes to get out of a burning home.
Scholarship Fund Established in Honor of DKICP Founding Dean
The John M. & Mimi F. Pezzuto Excellence Scholarship Fund for student pharmacists was established in recognition of the Pezzuto’s.
Study Explores Sea Rise Doubling
Matthew Wildlansky, Axel Timmermann and Wenju Cai conducted computer modeling experiments and tide-gauge analysis to understand the culprit for potential frequent extreme inter-annual sea level swings.
Police Search for Missing Teenager
The Hawai’i Police Department is searching for missing 16-year-old Kuuipo Taketa.
Scheduled Lane Closures Sept. 28 – Oct. 2
Scheduled lane closures have been announced by the State of Hawai’i Department of Transportation and the Hawai’i County Department of Public Works.
Search for Missing Kaloli Point Fisherman Continues
The search for a 51-year-old missing fisherman continued Sunday.
Tonight’s Lunar Eclipse Not Visible, Super Moon Expected
Today, September 27th, the moon is officially dubbed a “Supermoon”. The moon will appear larger & brighter than usual. Tonight we have a full moon…
UPDATE: Niala Continues to Weaken South of the State
The Central Pacific Hurricane Center continues to monitor Tropical Storm Niala.
Coast Guard Cutter Kiska, Crew Return to Home Port
United States Coast Guard Cutter Kiska and crew members returned to the Port of Hilo on Friday, Sept. 25 after over 120 days of being dry docked on Oahu.
UPDATE: Coast Guard, HFD Search For Missing Kaloli Point Fisherman
The United States Coast Guard and Hawai’i County Fire Department are searching for a man who was reportedly swept out to sea Saturday while fishing near Kaloli Point.
Teen Escapes from HYCF Officer’s Custody
Kahekili Krause, 17, was being transported from Pahoa to the Hilo Airport to be returned to the Hawai’i Youth Correctional Facility when he escaped.
Professional Fundraiser Registration System Now Online
The Professional Fundraiser Registration System is available online.
Flags to Fly at Half Staff in Honor of Larsen
Flags will fly at half staff on Saturday, Sept. 26 in respect of the late former State Representative Jack Lucas Larsen.
Weekend Lane Closures
The State of Hawai’i Department of Transportation has announced two lane closures along Highway 19 for Saturday, Sept. 26.
5 am UPDATE: Niala Weakens, Flood Threat Remains High
The Central Pacific Hurricane Center continues to monitor Tropical Storm Niala.
Hale Nani Furlough Inmate Fails to Check In
Joshua Lopes-Keli failed to report for his scheduled check-in at Hale Nani Reintegration Center in Hilo Friday.
DLNR Removes Two Additional Tents on Mauna Kea
Two pop-up tents were removed Thursday on Mauna Kea in the restricted area that falls under the 120-day Emergency Management Rules.
Hawai’i Electric Light Preps Ahead of Niala
Hawai’i Electric Light offers the public a list of safety tips ahead of Tropical Storm Niala.
NOAA Awards $1.2M to Support False Killer Whales
Money from the grant will be used to support tagging research on the movements and habitat use of false killer whales.
