North Hawai‘i News
Voluntary Water Conservation in Kawaihae Area
The failure of Parker Well #2 has caused the Department of Water Supply to implement a water conservation notice for the Kawaihae area.
Kamuela House Fire Causes $100K in Damage
The Hawai’i County Fire Department says a Kamuela house fire Monday morning caused $100,000 in damage to a two-story home.
100 Percent Renewable Energy Focus of New Law
Governor David Ige signed four energy bills into law Monday, including one that sets a 100 percent renewable energy goal in the power sector.
UPDATE: Hole at the Subaru Telescope Not from Bullet
Subaru Telescope Director Nobuo Arimoto says the hole found at the observatory is not from a bullet.
DOT Seeks Comment on Improvement Project Revisions
The Hawai’i Department of Transportation is seeking public input on the proposed Statewide Transportation Improvements Program Revision #2.
Scheduled Lane Closures June 8-12
The State of Hawai’i Department of Transportation has released its weekly list of scheduled lane closures.
HPD: ‘Bullet Hole’ Found at Subaru Telescope
Hawai’i Police Department detectives are investigating a reported “bullet hole” found on a door at the Subaru Telescope at the summit of Mauna Kea.
State to Provide Support in HHC Transition
The State of Hawai’i is committed to maintaining support during November’s Open Enrollment period as the Hawai’i Health Connector closes.
ICAC Addresses Climate Change at Initial Meeting
The Interagency Climate Adaptation Committee met for the first time on June 3 to address its tasked climate change report.
USDA Rural Business Grants Available
The United States Department of Agriculture has announced that $30 million in grants are now available to farmers, ranchers, and food entrepreneurs.
Police Release June 5 Warrants
The list informs both the public and the individuals sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
No Weekend Hunting at PTA
No weekend hunting will take place at Pohakuloa Training Area, according to United States Army-Garrison Hawai’i officials.
Sen. Schatz Introduces Legislation to Repair Schools
Senator Brian Schatz introduced the School Building Fairness Act of 2015 Thursday to help build build, repair, and renovate schools.
New Campaign Aims to Reduce Fall Injuries Among Seniors
The Hawai’i State Department of Health and the Hawai’i Fall Prevention Consortium will launch a campaign in an effort to prevent senior falls.
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.
