North Hawai‘i News
Hilo Man Charged After Using Stolen Credit Card
25-year-old Chad Wright charged after attempting to return items purchased with a stolen credit card.
Charity Walk Aims to Raise Funds for Hawai‘i Charities
Charity Walk event to raise funds for Big Island charities on Saturday, May 9.
Hawaii Environmental Council Releases 2014 Annual Report
Report identifies top environmental priorities for state and outlines sustainability goals.
HPD: Man Last Seen Two Years Ago Sought
The Hawai’i Police Department says that a man last seen two years ago at his Mountain View home was reported missing on March 20.
Pair in Tire Theft Facing Drug Charges
A man and a woman accused of stealing two tires from a store in Waimea have been charged with numerous drug charges.
Maui Ethics Board to Take Over Kenoi Complaints
The County of Hawai’i Board of Ethics is the latest county agency to step away from the investigation of Mayor Billy Kenoi’s p-card spending.
Governor Announces Nominees to Lead DLIR and OIMT
Gov. Ige has announced his nomination of Linda Chu Takayama to lead the DLIR and Todd Nacapuy as the state’s chief information officer for OIMT.
HPA Accepting Registration for Summer Programs
Find out about the full line-up of Summer programs offered by HPA and how to sign up.
State Seeking Feedback for 2015 Outdoor Recreation Plan
Five-year strategic plan identifies top priorities as operation and maintenance of recreation facilities, ocean recreation, and sports fields.
Tobacco Quitline Partners with Safeway
The Hawai’i Tobacco Quitline recently partnered with all ten Safeway pharmacies in the state to provide additional support to those who wish to quit smoking.
Makai Watch Program Training Series
Makai Watch, now an official Department of Land and Natural Resources program, will hold a Big Island training session in May.
DOE: Meal Prices to Increase Next School Year
The Hawai’i Department of Education announced Tuesday that breakfast and lunch prices will increase for the 2015-16 school year.
California Man Charged with Drug Trafficking
Forty-year-old Gerald Wrischnik arrested and charged with drug trafficking after deplaning at Kona International Airport.
Hawai‘i Leadership Program Now Accepting Applications
First Nations’ Futures Program seeks to cultivate well-balanced, effective leaders to make an impact on the community.
UPDATE: Gov. Ige Orders One-Week TMT Halt
Governor David Ige announced Tuesday that there will be a one-week halt in the construction of the Thirty Meter Telescope.
Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park Hosting BioBlitz and Cultural Festival
Two-day event to include BioBlitz species count and Biodiversity & Cultural Festival in May.
Governor Announces Nominees for DLNR and Board of Education
Gov. Ige has announced his nominee to lead the DLNR, as well as three nominees for the Hawai`i State Board of Education.
The Food Basket’s 14th Annual Feed-A-Thon
The Food Basket will hold its annual Feed-A-Thon throughout the month of April in hopes to raise food and monetary donations to provide 100,000 meals.
HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown
The Hawai’i Police Department’s weekly DUI statistical report shows that DUI arrests and major accidents continue to remain down in 2015.
Yoshimoto: No Official Complaint on Kenoi Filed
Hawai’i County Board of Ethics attorney J Yoshimoto says no complaint has been filed with the board in regards to Mayor Kenoi’s county-issued credit card spending.
