North Hawai‘i News
DCCA Seeks Teams for LifeSmarts Competition
Registration for the 2015-2016 LifeSmarts Competition is now open.
OHA Loans Now Available Online
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs’ Malama Loan program can be used to start or expand a business, make improvements to a person’s home, consolidate debt or fund continuing education.
Lawmakers Voice Support for Preschool Development Grants
Hawai‘i’s planned preschool system includes service to several Big Island schools.
HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown
Twenty individuals were arrested for driving under the influence of an intoxicant between Sept. 14 and Sept. 20.
$6.6M Awarded to Hawai’i Education Agencies
Grant money awarded will be used to support Hawai’i DOE educators and staff in using data to effectively support students in the classroom.
High School Students ‘GEAR UP’ for College
September 21 marks the beginning of National GEAR UP Week and over 16,000 students across Hawai’i will celebrate the college access program.
Missing Wisconcin Woman Located
Twenty-four-year-old missing Wisconsin woman Julia Sollazo was located Monday at 11:50 a.m.
State PUC Listening Sessions, Docket Issues Announced
The Hawai’i State Public Utilities Commission has announced two public listening sessions on the Big Island relative to the NextEra-HEI docket.
Missing Hiker Suffered Exhaustion and Hypothermia
The hiker was located on the Mauna Loa Observatory trail, approximately 1.5 mile above the observatory.
Scheduled Lane Closures Sept. 21-25
Scheduled lane closures have been announced by the State of Hawai’i Department of Transportation and the Hawai’i County Department of Public Works.
No Tsunami Threat Following 6.5M Chile Earthquake
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says there is no tsunami threat to Hawai’i following a 6.5 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Central Chile.
DLNR Removes Tent at Site of Mauna Kea ‘Protectors’
The tent, located across the road from the Mauna Kea Visitors Center, had been emptied last week, according to Mauna Kea ‘Protector’ Ku’uipo Freitas.
Police Search for Missing Wisconsin Woman
The Hawai’i Police Department is searching for a missing 24-year-old woman who was last seen at a University of Hawai’i at Hilo dormitory on Sept. 18.
Military Convoy Scheduled for Sunday
Military convoys are scheduled to travel between Pohakuloa and Kawaihae on Sunday, Sept. 20.
Flags to Fly at Half Staff in Honor of Kawasaki
Flags will fly at half-staff on Monday, Sept. 21 in respect for the late former State Senator Duke Takeshi Kawasaki.
Weekend Lane Closure
Weekend roadwork on the Umauma Bridge has been announced by the State of Hawai’i Department of Transportation. The area is under a continuous single-lane closure.
Big Island Accelerator Receives National Recognition
GVS Transmedia Accelerator was recently recognized with two other Hawai’i businesses by the United States Small Business Administration as being among the country’s most innovative.
Police Release Sept. 18 Arrest Warrants
The list informs both the public and the individuals sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
Schatz Partners in Consumer Review Act Introduction
The Act would protect customers from unfair non-disparagement clauses that appear on a large number of non-negotiable form contracts.
Unemployement Rate Drops in August, States’ Lowest Since 2008
Hawai’i County’s unemployment rate was 4.2 percent, compared to 5.2 percent in 2014.
