North Hawaii News
Waimea Community Association Hosts Lt. Governor Candidate Forum
The Waimea Community Association is hosting six candidates in the race to become the state’s next lieutenant governor for an online forum today.
Coffee With a Cop Events Scheduled Around The Big Island This Month
Want to discuss an issue in your neighborhood? Need to voice your concern about something? Or do you just want to have a chat? No matter why you turn out, the community policing officers in your district want to listen.
Big Island Students, Schools Win HMSA Awards, Scholarships
Two schools and two students from the Big Island were recently honored by the Hawai‘i Medical Service Association.
Two Big Island Residents Among 2022 Graduating Class at UH School of Medicine
Two Big Island residents were among the 69 students who graduated from the University of Hawaiʻi John A. Burns School of Medicine this year.
Waimea Library to Host Free Online Event Featuring Director of HPA Sea Turtle Research Program
Thelma Parker Memorial Public and School Library in Waimea invites everyone to discover “Oceans of Possibilities” with an upcoming online event as part of the Hawai‘i State Public Library System’s 2022 Summer Reading Challenge.
Giddyup!: Mosey on Yonder to Honoka‘a For Western Week Festivities
Tug on those boots, slap on some spurs and giddyup on yonder to Honoka‘a this week. Western Week is here, and there’s no pussyfooting around it — there’s a galloping good time to be had.
Queen’s North Hawai‘i Community Hospital Offers New Summer Volunteer Program For Students
Big Island high school and college students have a new opportunity to help out at Queen’s North Hawai‘i Community Hospital in Waimea.
Reminder: Waipiʻo Valley Road to Be Closed
The county is reminding the public that Waipiʻo Valley Road will be closed, except for emergency vehicles, next week.
Several Scholarships Offered by Queen’s North Hawai‘i Community Hospital
Queen’s North Hawai‘i Community Hospital in Waimea has several opportunities for residents of the Big Island to get some financial help for college.
Kailua-Kona Post Office to Host Two-Day Job Fair
The U.S. Postal Service is seeking nearly 30 new employees for four Big Island post offices and is providing an opportunity for those interested to apply.
Fire Hydrant Flow Tests Scheduled Next Week
The county Department of Water Supply is notifying customers in two areas of the Big Island that it will conduct two fire hydrant flow tests next week.
Wet Weather Nothing Unusual For First Part of April
The sun finally made more of an extended appearance in Hilo and other portions of the Big Island on Thursday, April 14, providing a little relief from what seemed like constantly wet and rainy conditions.
Talk-Story With County Administration About Moving Forward After COVID
The path forward after the COVID-19 pandemic involves everyone, and Big Island residents will get a chance to discuss the future with Hawai’i County Mayor Mitch Roth and key members of his cabinet during an upcoming online meeting.
Students Have Chance to Name Lunar Camera
A Hawaiʻi nonprofit is giving students throughout the islands the chance to make their mark on the moon.
Waimea Middle School Welcomes Fifth-Grade Families to Virtual Transition Night
To make sure the transition between fifth and sixth grade is smooth and successful, Waimea Middle School is inviting fifth-graders and their families to a virtual transition night.
Second COVID Booster Shot Available at QNHCH
North Hawai‘i residents looking to receive their second COVID-19 booster shot can now get one at a Waimea hospital.
Police Encourage Safe Driving This St. Patrick’s Day
Buzzed driving is drunk driving — no matter the day of the year.
Water Department Promotes Leak Detection During Fix a Leak Week
The county Department of Water Supply encourages customers to fix a leak and help conserve water islandwide.
County Council Moves Forward With New Homelessness Program
The Hawai’i County Council on Wednesday during its regular meeting took the final step in creating a new fund that will allocate tax dollars to addressing homelessness on the Big Island.
County Council Passes Resolution in Support of Ukraine
The Hawai‘i County Council on Wednesday showed its support for the people of Ukraine and condemned the actions of Russia and its invasion of the former Soviet state.
