North Hawai‘i News
REPORT: Hawai’i Ranks as Third Happiest State
Hawai’i was ranked as the third happiest state in the country in a WalletHub study on “Most and Least Happiest States in America.”
DLNR Celebrates National Hunting and Fishing Day
National Hunting and Fishing Day is a country-wide day of recognition for sportsmen and women in wildlife conservation and restoration, hunter education, and shooting sports.
$8.6M Awarded by DOE for Native Hawaiian Education
The United States Department of Education has awarded $8,610,632 in federal grants to support Native Hawaiian education.
HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown
Twenty-two motorists were arrested on Big Island roadways in the past week for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
DOE: SBA Scores Show ‘Promise’
Test results show that 48 percent of students are meeting or exceeding the achievements standard in ELA and 41 percent of students tested meet or exceed achievement standards in math.
Schatz Co-Introduces Paid Parental Leave Act
Under the Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act, federal employees would be allowed six weeks of paid leave for birth, adoption, and fostering.
Health Premiums in Hawai’i on the Rise
The cost of health care is increasing, with a seven percent increase for small businesses since 2003.
Navy Settles in Sonar Dispute
The Navy agreed to put important habitat off-limits to dangerous mid-frequency sonar training and testing.
Puna Man, Juvenile Arrested Following Wainaku Burglary
The Hawai’i Police Department has charged a Mountain View man with burglary and drug offenses following a Wainaku burglary on Thursday.
PAR Division to Provide Legislative Workshops
Four workshops on the legislative process will be presented on the Big Island during the month of October by the Public Access Room.
County Settles, Modifies Code in Free Speech Case
A lawsuit challenging Hawai’i County’s laws prohibiting individuals from holding signs asking for help has been settled.
Council to Discuss Mayor, pCard Bill
The Hawai’i County Council will meet at 9 a.m. Wednesday at the West Hawai’i Civic Center in Kona.
ACLU Settles Urinalysis Lawsuit with County
A County of Hawai’i pre-employment requirement of submitting a urinalysis and revealing private medical history will end.
Scheduled Lane Clousures Sept. 14-18
Lane closures for the week of Sept. 14 have been announced by the State of Hawai’i Department of Transportation and the County of Hawai’i Department of Public Works.
Annual Prescription Drug Take Back Scheduled
Hawai’i’s participation in the 10th Annual National Take Back Initiative is scheduled for Sept. 26.
NextEra Discussion Addresses Merger Challenges
Group talks about NextEra Energy and Hawaiian Electric Industries proposed $4.3 billion merger.
Health Care Initiative Meetings Scheduled
Governor David Ige’s office announced state-wide public briefings to discuss three proposed health care initiatives.
Water Temperature Rise Leads to Coral Bleaching
The effects of coral bleaching now span all of Hawai’i, from the Kure Atoll to the northernmost land feature in the Hawai’i Archipelago.
Livestock Brand Registration Deadline Dec. 31
Livestock brand owners in Hawai’i have until Dec. 31 to re-register their brands.
2015 Alcohol, Drug Treatment Services Report Released
The Hawai’i State Department of Health has recently published the 2015 Alcohol and Drug Treatment Services Report, released to coincide with National Recovery Month.
