North Hawai‘i News
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.
Humpback Whale Sanctuary Seeks Advisory Members
The Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary is seeking to fill open seats on its advisory council.
Keamuku Maneuver Weekend Hunting
Army officials will open the Keamuku Maneuver Area at Pohakuloa Training Area over the weekend for hunting of feral pigs and goats.
Ten ‘Mauna Kea 31’ Protesters Will Have Charges Dropped
Media reports say that Prosecuting Attorney Mitch Roth plans to dismiss charges against 10 of the “Mauna Kea 31.”
HSTA Presidential Candidate Files TRO to Halt Re-Vote
Hawai’i State Teachers Association presidential candidate Corey Rosenlee is filing a Temporary Restraining Order to keep a re-vote from happening next month.
Senate Passes Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
The United States Senates recently passed Senator Mazie Hirono’s resolution to recognize May as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.
Sen. Schatz Seeks to Preserve Native Languages
Senator Brian Schatz, along with four additional Senators, has introduced a bill to preserve endangered languages.
Challenge to Marriage Equality Act Dismissed
The Hawai’i Supreme Court dismissed a legal challenge Wednesday from four plaintiffs to the Hawai’i Marriage Equality Act of 2013.
Big Island Military Service Academy Students Honored
Senator Brian Schatz honored 10 students on Tuesday who will attending United States Military Service Academies.
HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown
Twenty-nine motorists were arrested for driving under the influence of an intoxicant between May 18 and May 24.
Changes Proposed to Mauna Kea Management
Governor David Ige announced his plan for moving the stewardship of Mauna Kea forward, including a change in the way the State of Hawai’I manages the mountain.
NOAA: Active Hurricane Season Projected
The National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration’s Central Pacific Hurricane Center announced an expected “above average” hurricane season in the Central Pacific Basin.
Gov. Ige Plans Announcement on Stewardship of Mauna Kea
Governor David Ige will announce his planned proposal on the stewardship of Mauna Kea going forward Tuesday afternoon.
Flags at Half-Staff on Memorial Day
Governor David Ige has ordered that the United States flag and Hawai’i state flag fly at half-staff Monday.
