North Hawai‘i News
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.
Police Release July 24 Warrants
The list informs both the public and the individuals sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
Chief Kubojiri Names HPD Promotions
Hawai’i Police Department Chief Harry S. Kubojiri names seven promotions of HPD personnel.
PTA Seeks Hunting Community Input Via Survey
Pohakuloa Training Area officials are seeking public input in revising the administrative rules and procedures relating to hunting.
Woman Arrested, Charged After Stealing Truck, Handgun
A Pahoa woman was arrested on Thursday following a July 9 incident where she stole a truck that had an unloaded handgun inside.
Keck Assists in Discovery of ‘Earth-Sized Planet’
The discovery is of a “near-Earth-size planet in the ‘habitable zone’ around a sun-like star” made by NASA’s Kepler space telescope.
Gabbard Discusses DARK Bill Opposition
Congresswoman Gabbard recently discussed her opposition to the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act.
DOE Plans Implementation of USDA Meal Pilot Program
The Department of Education plans to implement a pilot program stemming from the United States Department of Agriculture that will provide free meal services.
Hawai’i County Council To Discuss $90K Grant to Battle Fire Ants
Hawai’i County Council meets Friday morning in Kona.
Hawai’i Forest Legacy Program Seeks Applicants
The Hawai’i Forest Legacy Program works with private landowners and state and county agencies, as well as conservation non-profit groups, to promote sustainable, working forests in Hawai’i.
Ige Makes Appointments to State Spending Commission
Governor David Ige appoints Bryan Luke and Andrew Nomura to the Hawai’i Campaign Spending Commission.
