North Hawaii News
Police Release April 3 Arrest Warrants
The list informs both the public and the individuals sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
Tonight: Shortest Total Lunar Eclipse of Century
A rare “blood moon” is expected tonight. The shortest of the century! Our islands are perfectly placed to view it from start to finish.
Weekend Mammal Hunting at PTA
Mammal hunting will take place at Pohakuloa Training Area over the weekend. Training areas 9, 12-16, and a portion of training 18 will be open.
DLNR Makes Additional Protest Arrests
The Department of Land and Natural Resources made an addition 19 arrests of Thirty Meter Telescope protesters on Thursday.
Total Lunar Eclipse Visible from Big Island this Weekend
Fully-eclipsed “blood moon” to occur between 11 p.m. Friday and 5 a.m. Saturday.
Twelve Arrested in TMT Protest
Twelve individuals were arrested Thursday morning as they protested against TMT on the slopes of Mauna Kea.
DCCA Names Ty Nohara as Hawaii Commissioner of Securities
Nohara returns to DCCA as acting commissioner on April 16, having previously served the department for 10 years.
State Senate Proposes ‘Fiscally Responsible Budget’
State Senate Ways and Means Committee proposes budget measures short of Executive request.
Gov. Ige Announces Board of Regents Nominations
Governor David Ige has announced his nominations for the University of Hawai’i Board of Regents.
HPD Warns Public about ‘Purse Snatchers’
The Hawai’i Police Department is warning the public about “purse snatchers” after an influx of incidents, beginning in February.
HPD Warns Public of Phonecall Scam
Phony callers claiming to be from Department of Water Supply attempting to obtain credit card information.
Rescued Monk Seals Returned to Marine Sanctuary
Critically endangered monk seals rescued, rehabilitated, and returned to marine sanctuary.
Restricted Use Pesticides Sales Data for 2014 Posted
The Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture has posted RUP sales data online for 2014 as required by law.
DOE Announces 2015 High School Graduation Dates
Graduation dates and locations for all Big Island public and charter high schools.
Court: Navy Training Violates Marine Animal Protection Laws
Judge rules feds wrongfully approved activities that would cause widespread harm to marine life.
Big Island Students Earn NCWIT Recognition
Two young women attending Big Island high schools were honored by the National Center for Women & Information Technology for their outstanding work.
DOT: Distracted Driving Awareness Month
The Hawai’i Department of Transportation and other officials have kicked off National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, which is recognized in April.
Salvation Army Raises Money for Typhoon Victims
The Salvation Army Hawaiian & Pacific Islands Division is raising funds for emergency response efforts in Chuuk.
Mauna a Wakea Ohana Statement on TMT Protests
The Mauna a Wakea Ohana released a public statement on claims of a failed obligation to follow state laws.
Senate Confirms DAGS Director and Deputy
Douglas Murdock confirmed as Director of DAGS; Audrey Hidano confirmed as Deputy.
