North Hawai‘i News
HSPLS to Observe Kamehameha Day
Kamehameha Day will be celebrated by libraries across the Big Island on June 11.
HMSA Looks to Boost Premiums
HMSA is looking to increase insurance premium rates for individual Affordable Care Act health plans in 2016.
‘Imiloa Branches out with Planned Outreach
MANU ‘Imiloa is a new mobile outreach program that will aim to share ‘Imiloa’s unique brand of culture-based science education across the island.
Tour Van Rolls into Onomea Bay
An unoccupied KapohoKine Adventures tour van fell into Onomea Bay Tuesday morning. No one was injured in the incident.
DOH Director Honored with Mauli Ola Award
Dr. Viginia Pressler was honoed Tuesday by the American Lung Association with the 2015 Breathe Easy Champion Mauli Ola Award.
Partnership Provides Accessible Legal Aid
Ten new legal online self-help forms have been made available through three partnering agencies.
HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown
Twenty-five motorists were arrested on Big Island roadways during the past week for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
Search Underway for Missing Kona Swimmer
A man last seen swimming at OTEC beach is being searched for by the Hawai’i Police Department and Hawai’i County Fire Department.
UH Announces Mauna Kea Stewardship Plan
University of Hawai’i President David Lassner and UH-Hilo Chancellor Donald Straney have released a joint statement regarding Mauna Kea stewardship.
Elections Commission Chair Deadline Extended
Applications for the position of Commission Chair within the State of Hawai’i Elections Commission will be accepted until July 2.
Family Searches for Missing Kona Woman
Bobbie “Jackie” Carnathan has been reported missing. Anyone with information should call the Hawai’i Police Department’s non-emergency line at 935-3311.
Caltech To Shut Down Observatory in September
California Institute of Technology plans to end operations at the Caltech Submilimeter Observatory in September.
Siren Warning Systems Test Scheduled
Issues with outdoor siren warning systems should be reported to Hawai’i County Civil Defense by calling 935-0031.
Scheduled Lane Closures June 1-5
The Hawai’i Department of Transportation has announced weekly lane closures for the week of June 1.
CBP Preclearance Program May Boost Tourism
Negotiations for air travel preclearance between the United States Customs and Border Protection and 10 countries have been announced.
HFD Plans Watercraft Rescue Program
The Hawai’i County Fire Department announced Friday that it plans to incorporate a new Rescue Watercraft program in rescue efforts over the summer.
HHSC East Hawai’i Seeks Community Input
Public comment will be gathered at community meetings held in early June by Hawai’i Health Systems Corporation’s East Hawai’i region.
Circuit Court Denies TRO Against HSTA
An attempt to obtain a temporary retraining order against the HSTA by current Board member and Presidential candidate Corey Rosenlee has been denied.
Drivers Test Translation Lawsuit Settled by HDOT
The Hawai’i State Department of Transportation has settled a law suit regarding the language translation of drivers tests.
Police Release May 29 Warrants
The list informs both the public and the individuals sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
