North Hawaii News
Flood Advisory Issued For Portions of Big Island Interior
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a flood advisory for portions of the interior of the Big Island. The advisory is in effect until 7 p.m. today, March 9.
29 Motorists Arrested For DUI
The Hawai’i Police Department continues its efforts to keep the Big Island’s roadways safe from motorists who drive under the influence of an intoxicant.
Opinions Vary on Whether State Should Lift Indoor Mask Mandate
To mask or not to mask. That is the million-dollar question right now as the state, and the Big Island, get closer to a new post-pandemic norm. But the answer isn’t as simple as some might think.
February Rainfall Totals Below Average
With just two months left of the rainy season, only December has so far provided wet conditions, according to a National Weather Service hydrologist. And the Big Island hasn’t escaped the dry conditions.
Tickets Available For Humane Society’s Tropical Paws Benefit Gala
After a two-year pandemic pause, Hawai‘i Island Humane Society is bringing back a popular fundraising event.
Police Seek Four Men Wanted on Outstanding Warrants
Big Island police are asking for the public’s help with locating four men who have outstanding warrants for their arrest.
Public Libraries to Reopen Wednesdays
As COVID-19 case counts continue to decline throughout the state, agencies, businesses and other organizations are making changes in an effort to open up more — and that includes the state’s public libraries.
Building Permit Placards Can Now Be Printed at Home
Hawai‘i County is making the process of obtaining a building permit placard more convenient.
37 Motorists Arrested for DUI
Big Island police continue their pursuit to make roadways safe from drivers under the influence of an intoxicant.
Public Invited to Have Coffee With a Cop in Waimea
The public is invited to chat with local law enforcement during another installment of a popular outreach program.
Candidate Filing Period For 2022 Elections Opens Next Week
People seeking office this year can make their intentions paperwork official beginning next week.
3 Big Island Men Face Federal Charges in Separate Indictments
Hawai‘i County Prosecuting Attorney Kelden Waltjen announced Tuesday, Feb. 22, the separate federal indictments of three Big Island men.
Hawai‘i Police Department Seeks Officer Recruits
Interested in pursuing law enforcement as a career? Looking for a way to help keep the Big Island safe? The Hawai‘i Police Department is looking for those kinds of people.
Waipahu Students Win Telescope Time Through Maunakea Scholars Program
Several students from an Oʻahu high school are the latest to be named Maunakea Scholars.
Keck Observatory Part of Team to Discover Massive Cluster of Young Galaxies
An observatory atop Maunakea played a part in the discovery by an international team of astronomers that discovered a massive cluster of young galaxies forming in the early universe.
Pōhakuloa Firefighters Earn 2021 Small Fire Department of The Year Trophy
The fire department of U.S. Army Garrison — Pōhakuloa Training Area recently earned top honors in a competition among other small Army fire departments.
Maunakea Observatory Assists With New Study About Saturn’s Aurorae
An observatory atop Maunakea played a major part in a recent study involving high-altitude winds, aurorae and planetary rotation of Saturn.
Tons of Food, Tons of Aloha: Honoka‘a Meal Program Marks 3rd Anniversary
Each week, a small battalion of volunteers not only battles food insecurity in the Honoka’a area, more importantly, it’s building community.
Zonta Club Announces Open Applications For 2022 Awards, Scholarships
The Zonta Club of Hilo wants to support women in their career endeavors and is offering assistance through several different awards and scholarships.
Benanua Named QNHCH Employee of The Year
Queen’s North Hawai‘i Community Hospital in Waimea recently honored a long-time employee with a special award.
