North Hawai‘i News
Cub Scouts to Begin Program Member Recruitment
Recruitment of new Cub Scout program members by the Boy Scouts of America Aloha Council will begin in August.
$14.2M Awarded to State to Fight Homelessness
A total of $14.2 million has been awarded to the State of Hawai’i to support programs that fight homelessness.
UPDATE: Tropical Storm Guillermo Continues to Strengthen
Tropical Storm Guillermo is being tracked by the National Hurricane Center in the Eastern Pacific and is forecasted to become a hurricane by Friday morning.
Gabbard, Cook Introduce HIRE Vets Act of 2015
Representatives Tulsi Gabbard of Hawai’i and Paul Cook of California introduced the HIRE Vets Act of 2015 on Wednesday.
County Auditor to Discuss pCard Report Next Tuesday
Hawai’i County Legislative Auditor Bonnie Nims is scheduled to meet with the county’s Finance Committee next Tuesday to discuss the recent pCard audit report.
HPD Urges Caution as School Year Begins
As the 2015-16 school year begins, Hawai’i Police Department Sergeant Robert Pauole provides tips on arriving to your destination safely.
Public Meeting: DWS Power Cost Charge May Decrease
Department of Water Supply customers currently pay $2.32 per thousand gallons of water in a Power Cost Charge. The amount is proposed to decrease.
DOH, Filmmakers Join Together for World Hepatitis Day
The Department of Health, Hep Free Hawai’i, and local filmmakers joined to create short films highlighting the stories of local people affected by hepatitis.
Educators Invited to Apply for Hawai’i State FCU Grant
Last year, the Investing in Education grant program awarded a total of $20,000 to 45 educators state-wide.
HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown
Statistics for major accidents, traffic fatalities, and arrests for driving under the influence are all down from last year’s numbers.
Big Island Charter Schools First to Offer Pre-K
Four Big Island charter schools will be among the first in the state to offer pre-kindergarten under a $14.8 million grant.
No Tsunami Threat Following 7.0M Indonesia Earthquake
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says no tsunami was generated following a 7.0 magnitude earthquake in Papua, Indonesia.
Hawai’i County Councilwoman Kills One Landfill Bill, Keeps Another
Bill 33 would allow for commercial haulers to use the county transfer stations for a fee.
State HI-5 Fees to Decrease
State container fees will be reduced to one cent in addition to the five cent refundable redemption fee, following a below average fiscal year in recycling.
Council Approves First Reading of Fire Ant Bill
Hawai’i County Council passed the first reading of a bill that would provide $90,000 to the county to help battle the Little Fire Ants problem on island.
Scheduled Lane Closures July 27-31
Several spots along Highway 19 will undergo roadwork, causing partial lane closures. One area along Daniel K. Inouye Highway also has scheduled work.
Weekend Lane Closure
The State of Hawai’i Department of Transportation has announced temporary road closures for this weekend.
BIDR, KARES Respond to New HIHS Partnership Agreement
Hawai’i Isand Humane Society Friday released a rescue partnership agreement and local rescue group founders responded.
Decomposed Body Located Off Saddle Road Identified
Hawai’i Police Department officials say the decomposed body found just off Saddle Road on July 16 has been identified.
