North Hawai‘i News
DCCA Latest to Oppose Hawaiian Electric/NextEra Merger
The Division of Consumer Advocacy of the state Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs has opposed the NextEra Energy, Inc./Hawaiian Electric Companies merger.
UPDATE: Hilda Slows Down to a Crawl
As of the 8:00 p.m. Central Pacific Hurricane Center update, Hilda is now a tropical storm with winds at 65 mph…
McKendry Named HPA Head of School
Hawai’i Preparatory Academy will be under new leadership as the school year gears up to begin. Robert McKendry has been named as the school’s 11th Head of School.
Political Analysis: Ige on Mauna Kea
Political analysts discuss whether Gov. David Ige’s actions on Mauna Kea will impact his popularity in the future.
Mauna Kea Recreation Area Adds Playground
Hawai’i County has added a new playground to the Mauna Kea Recreation Center, the latest in a series of improvements at the facility since the county took it over in 2014.
HI-EMA, Partners Plan for Hilda
As Hilda tracks explore potential Big Island impacts, Hawai’i Emergency Management Agency, local Civil Defense agencies, and state and federal partners coordinate preparation.
Scheduled Lane Closures Aug. 10-14
The State of Hawai’i Department of Transportation has announced temporary road closures for the week of Aug. 10.
11 p.m. HILDA UPDATE: Heavy Rainfall, Flooding Possible
Hilda is now expected to produce heavy rain over portions of the state Thursday and Friday. This type of rainfall could cause flash flooding, mudslide and…
Hilda Expected to Make Landfall as Tropical Depression
Hilda is now a Category 2 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 100 mph. The system is now expected to track directly for the Big Island as a…
Public Meetings Set for DLNR’s SWAP
Two Big Island public input meetings will be held by the Department of Land and Natural Resources regarding the department’s updated Hawai’i State Wildlife Action Plan.
HPD Seeks Armed Man for Burglary, Terror Threat
The Hawai’i Police Department is seeking an armed 50-year-old man for burglary and terroristic threatening.
Hilda Major Hurricane, Track Shifted Toward Islands
This post will be updated with the latest on Hilda for Saturday August 8, 2015…
Local Farm Faces Salmonella Recall
Mahina Mele Farms in Captain Cook is recalling some of its macadamia nut products after the Food and Drug Administration tested products and found Salmonella.
Police Release Aug. 7 Warrants
The list informs both the public and the individuals sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
FEMA, State Sign Hurricane Plan
Governor David Ige and Karen Ames, the Acting Regional Administrator for the Federal Emergency Management Agency, signed the 2015 Hawai’i Catastrophic Hurricane Plan Friday.
Man Suffers Serious Injuries After Alleged Robbery
The victim was taken to Hilo Medical Center and then flown to a hospital on Oahu for treatment of serious facial injuries.
Ige Releases Nearly $4M for Big Island CIP Projects
Of the Big Island’s nearly $4 million released, $2.7 million will go to efforts at the Kona International Airport.
Protesters Take a Stand at Astronomy Conference on Oahu
This is the first time the International Astronomical Union general assembly is being held in Hawaii. The event comes at a time when telescope construction in the state is being challenged by some residents.
