North Hawai‘i News
September is the Month to Prepare
The month of September of is National Preparedness Month, and so far in the 2015 hurricane season, the Big Island has seen some drastic weather forces threaten the island.
HVNP Participates in ‘Every Kid in a Park’ Program
Fourth graders across the country can obtain a free pass to federal recreation areas as part of the national “Every Kid in a Park” campaign.
UPDATE: Flash Flood Watch Extended, Flood Advisory Issued
The National Weather Service has extended a Flash Flood Watch through 6 p.m. Friday; and issued a Flood Advisory through 5:45 p.m. Thursday.
DOE Urges Families to Complete ‘Impact Aid’ Survey
Public school students were sent home with surveys that have the potential to bring extra funds to district campuses across the state.
Police Search for Missing Pepe’ekeo Teen
A 17-year-old Pepe’ekeo girl who was last seen on June 6 is being searched for by the Hawai’i Police Department.
State Sues Company for Alleged Fraud, Misconduct
The State of Hawai’i Department of Transportation filed a lawsuit Wednesday against Ciber, Inc.
UPDATE: Flood Advisory Extended Through 10 p.m.
The National Weather Service has extended a Flood Advisory for the Big Island until 7 p.m. Wednesday.
Big Island Schools Named R.E.A.C.H. Intiative Participants
Kalanianaole Elementary and Intermediate School, Waiakea Intermediate School, and Waikoloa Middle School are among 14 schools statewide to participate in the 2015-16 R.E.A.C.H. Initiative.
WMS Readies For New STEM Building
Waimea Middle School will hold a groundbreaking cermony for the school’s soon-to-be-built science and technology labs and classrooms on Sept. 9.
DOE’s Matayoshi Receives ‘Exceeds Expectations’ Rating
The Board of Education rated Department of Education Superintendent Kathryn Matayoshi with an “Exceeds Expectation” evaluation grade.
Jimena Keeps Distance, Weakens
Hurricane Jimena continues to be tracked by the Central Pacific Hurricane Center.
UPDATE: Bayfront Highway Open, Beach Parks Remain Closed
Bayfront Highway has reopened. Serveral East Hawai’i beach parks remain closed.
Civil Defense Urges Preparedness Despite Storm Misses
Hawai’i County Civil Defense Administrator Darryl Oliveira sat down Tuesday to discuss the importance of being prepared despite recent stom ‘misses.’
UPDATE: Flood Advisory Extended Through 7:30 p.m.
The National Weather Service has extended a Flood Advisory for the Big Island through 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Mountain View Man Reported Missing
The Hawai’i Police Department is searching for a Mountain View man after a mainland relative reported him missing late last week.
‘Restless’ Volcano Study to Include Kilauea
The University of Hawai’i at Manoa will receive $1.2 million in funding as part of a six-university collaboration with the Volcano Hazards Program of the USGS.
Local Non-Profit to Receive Large Sum in Grant Money
The Hawai’i County Council will discuss the approval of an $83,500 grant to a local non-profit during its 9 a.m. meeting on Wednesday at the Hawai’i County Building in Hilo.
NextEra Pushes Newest Filings
Eighty-five commitments, more than 50 of which that are new, were detailed Monday as NextEra pushed to provide proof that the company would be beneficial to Hawai’i.
HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown
A total of 693 arrests for driving under the influence have been made in 2015.
Hurricane Jimena Moves into Central Pacific
Tracking of Hurricane Jimena will be picked up by the Central Pacific Hurricane Center Tuesday, as the storm has moved into the Central Pacific Basin.
