North Hawai‘i News
Police Seek Information on Ninole Burglary
The Hawai’i Police Department is seeking information on a Ninole burglary that occurred sometime between June 8 and June 13.
Governor Ige Updates Situation Atop Mauna Kea
Governor David Ige says that rocks and boulders have been removed from the roadway heading to the summit of Mauna Kea.
30K Lose Power Thursday Morning
According to Hawai’i Electric Light, about 30,000 customers lost power briefly due to a CT-4 unit tripping offline at the Keahole Power Plant.
HPD: Wanted Man Turns Himself In
Aaron Raymond Castro, featured on the June 12 episode of “Hawai’i Island’s Most Wanted,” turned himself in on Monday.
The Salvation Army Celebrates LEON Day
The Salvation Army is celebrating LEON Day, the halfway point to Christmas, to raise awareness of community support needed year-round.
Governor Ige Returns from ‘Powering Cities’ Forum
Governor David Ige is returning to Hawai’i from Washington, D.C. after speaking at The Washington Post’s “Powering Cities” Forum.
County Pools to Observe Independence Day Holiday
Hawai’i County swimming pools will closure in observance of Independence Day, July 3-4.
Seat Belt Survey Begins Friday
Survey teams will gather seat belt data across the Big Island beginning Friday.
TMT Statement on Attempted Construction
Thirty Meter Telescope officials say that because of safety concerns caused by Wednesday’s protests, construction will resume “when the issue is resolved.”
Governor’s Office Addresses TMT Protest
Governor David Ige’s office released a statement Wednesday evening regarding Thirty Meter Telescope protests atop Mauna Kea.
Identity of One Arrested by HPD on Mauna Kea Released
The Hawai’i Police Department arrested one individual atop Mauna Kea Wednesday for obstructing on the county portion of the roadway.
Governor’s Office Issues Statement on TMT Resumption
Governor David Ige’s office released a statement late Tuesday night on the resumption of Thirty Meter Telescope construction, slated for Wednesday.
Calls Renewed for Halt of TMT Project
As construction resumes on the Thirty Meter Telescope Wednesday, opponents of the project are once again renewing their calls to end work atop Mauna Kea.
HIDOE’s Strive HI Gains Three-Year Federal Approval
For the first time, the Hawai’i State Department of Education has received three years of federal approval of its Strive HI Performance System.
HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown
Twelve motorists were arrested during the past week for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
DLNR: Two Miles of Pu’u Maka’ala NAR Fencing Destroyed
Nearly two miles of Pu’u Maka’ala Natural Area Reserve fencing has been destroyed. Repairs may cost hundreds of thousands of dollars.
DLNR DOCARE Phone Lines Down
The Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement phone lines are not currently able to receive phone calls.
Gov. Ige Invited to “Powering Cities” D.C. Forum
Governor David Ige will speak at the Washington Post’s “Powering Cities” forum on Tuesday, where he will discuss Hawai’i’s commitment to renewable energy.
Fuel Prices Down from 2014, but Steadily Increasing
Gas prices in Hilo continuously rise, but are down by over a dollar from last year.
HHIC Study: Hawai’i Hospitals May Lose $3.3B
Hospitals in Hawai’i may lose $3.3 billion in funding from Medicare through 2024, according to a recent study, “Ouch! Mounting Medicare Cuts Hurt.”
