North Hawai‘i News
Eight Arrested for Squatting Claim Hawaiian Sovereignty
Eight Puna residents were arrested Friday for illegally squatting in a Kurtistown home while claiming Hawaiian Sovereignty rights.
Police Release Aug. 14 Arrest Warrants
This list informs both the public and the individuals sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
Flags at Half-Staff Saturday
Flags will be at half-staff Saturday in honor of late former State Representative Colleen Meyer.
Keamuku Maneuver Area Opens for Mammal Hunting
Keamuku Maneuver Area will be opened by Army officials over the weekend for mammal bow hunting.
Local Students Join Rural Education Force
Two former Big Island public school students will be pouring their skills as teachers into the community through Teach For America-Hawai’i.
Schatz Works to Expand Social Security
Nearly 80 years ago President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act. Now, Senator Brian Schatz is working to ensure that seniors are receiving the proper benefits of the program.
Honoka’a Library Closes Due to Staffing Shortage
A temporary closure will take place through Aug. 24 at the Honoka’a Public Library due to a staffing shortage.
Pu‘ukoholā Heiau National Historic Site Reopens
After being closed for four days due to a brush fire and threat of tropical storm weather, the Pu‘ukoholā Heiau National Historic Site opened its doors to the public Thursday morning.
Coast Guard Requests Help in Locating Gregory Voight
The United States Coast Guard says it is searching for Big Island resident Gregory Voight, who has not been seen since Sunday night at Pahoehoe Beach.
Mauna Kea Ho’oponopono Session Still in the Works
Ho’oponopono is a traditional Hawaiian process to make right and heal difficult situations.
HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown
All DUI-related statistics remain down from last year’s number, while traffic fatalities have spiked.
6:30 p.m. UPDATE: Hilda Flood Advisory Extended
Hilda will pass far enough to the south of the Hawaiian Islands to avoid a direct impact.
HI-EMA, Partners Monitor Tropical Storm Hilda
The Big Island, as of 10 a.m. Wednesday, remained under a Tropical Storm Watch and High Surf Warning, with a Flash Flood Warning to go into effect at 6 p.m.
Community Meeting Focuses on Waipio Road
The meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m., Aug. 25 at the Honoka’a Complex Gym.
Public Meetings for New FEMA Flood Maps Start Next Week
The updated maps will help Hawai’i County officials and local residents better identify known flood risks.
No Tsunami Threat Following 6.4M Solomon Islands Earthquake
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says there is no tsunami threat to Hawai’i following a 6.4 magnitude earthquake near the Solomon Islands.
The Food Basket Plans Emergency Assistance
The Food Basket, Hawai’i Island’s Food Bank has made island-wide preparations as potential severe weather threatens the Big Island.
Artillery Training Scheduled to Begin at PTA
Military personnel will begin artillery training at Pohakuloa Training Area Wednesday.
Perseid Meteor Shower Peaks Tonight
The actual expected peak runs from 8:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. on August 12 but the best viewing times are early in the morning on…
