North Hawai‘i News
Convoys Scheduled to Begin Monday
Convoys will travel from Pohakuloa Training Area to Kawaihae Harbor beginning Monday and lasting through Wednesday.
Big Island Students Recognized in ‘My Hawai’i’ Contest
Four Big Island students were among 25 middle schoolers honored on May 15 for entries submitted in the My Hawai’i Story Contest.
Walmart Expanding Job Opportunities for U.S. Veterans in Hawai`i
Walmart has announced it will guarantee a job offer to any eligible U.S. veteran honorably discharged from active duty since Memorial Day of 2013.
Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park to Increase Entrance and Camping Fees
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is increasing entrance and camping fees for visitors at the park beginning June 1.
UH Hilo 2015 Chancellor Scholars Named
Thirteen Hawai`i high school students have been awarded the University of Hawai`i at Hilo’s prestigious Chancellor’s Scholarship.
Sonobe Joins DOE Information Technology Office
Clyde Sonobe has been approved as the assistant superintendent for the Hawai’i State Department of Education’s Office of Information Technology Services.
UPDATE: Police Issue Alert for Missing Pahoa Woman
The Hawai’i Police Department is searching for a missing Pahoa woman who is in need of medical attention.
Inmate Charged with Murder in Death of Frank Pauline Jr.
An inmate at the Southern New Mexico Correctional Facility in Las Cruces, New Mexico has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of Frank Pauline Jr., who was serving a life sentence for the murder and rape of Dana Ireland.
Silent Bike Ride to Honor Cyclists Injured or Killed by Motorists
The 2015 “Ride of Silence” in Hilo will start at 5 p.m. at the Hawaii County building parking lot to memorialize cyclists injured or killed by motorists, and to raise awareness on roads.
Hawai’i Joins in Charges against $187M Charity Scam
Attorney General Douglas Chin has joined with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission and other states in a complaint against sham charities.
HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown
Arrests for driving under the influence of an intoxicant on Big Island roadways remains down from 2014 by 23.3 percent.
DOE’s Summer Meal Plan to Feed Hungry Children
The DOE’s Seamless Summer Program will provide free meals to children throughout the state over the summer at 42 locations, including eight on the Big Island.
Suspects Sought in Supermarket Warehouse Burglary
Police are seeking two young men in connection with an overnight burglary of a HIlo supermarket warehouse.
HLTA Charity Walk Raises Over $2.2M
Over $2.2 million were raised by the statewide 37th annual Hawai’i Lodging & Tourism Association’s Visitor Industry Charity Walk.
Voting ‘Irregularities’ Lead to HSTA Re-Vote
The Hawai’i State Teachers Association plans to hold a re-vote of its April state officer election after reported voting “irregularities.”
Police Investigating Stolen Fuel Tanker
Police are investigating the theft of a custom fuel tanker stolen in Honomū last month.
HCCC Inmate Arrested and Charged with Burglary
The Hawai`i Police Department arrested and charged a 22-year-old man serving a sentence at the Hawai`i Community Correctional Facility in connection with a burglary that occurred last year.
Hilo Man Charged for Gym Burglary
A 20-year-old Hilo man was arrested and charged in connection with a gym burglary that occurred last year in Hilo.
Big Island Gas Prices Continue to Rise
Average gas prices on the Big Island have continued to rise over the last few weeks, according to the AAA Fuel Gauge Report.
Lobster and Kona Crab Season Closed; Moi Close Jun 1
The DLNR is reminding the public that lobster and Kona crab season are closed this month, and Moi season ends June 1.
