North Hawai‘i News
Rescued Monk Seals Returned to Marine Sanctuary
Critically endangered monk seals rescued, rehabilitated, and returned to marine sanctuary.
Restricted Use Pesticides Sales Data for 2014 Posted
The Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture has posted RUP sales data online for 2014 as required by law.
DOE Announces 2015 High School Graduation Dates
Graduation dates and locations for all Big Island public and charter high schools.
Court: Navy Training Violates Marine Animal Protection Laws
Judge rules feds wrongfully approved activities that would cause widespread harm to marine life.
Big Island Students Earn NCWIT Recognition
Two young women attending Big Island high schools were honored by the National Center for Women & Information Technology for their outstanding work.
DOT: Distracted Driving Awareness Month
The Hawai’i Department of Transportation and other officials have kicked off National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, which is recognized in April.
Salvation Army Raises Money for Typhoon Victims
The Salvation Army Hawaiian & Pacific Islands Division is raising funds for emergency response efforts in Chuuk.
Mauna a Wakea Ohana Statement on TMT Protests
The Mauna a Wakea Ohana released a public statement on claims of a failed obligation to follow state laws.
Senate Confirms DAGS Director and Deputy
Douglas Murdock confirmed as Director of DAGS; Audrey Hidano confirmed as Deputy.
Generous Donors Give $1 Million for Humane Society Animal Center
$500K donation spurs outpouring of pledges for Humane Society animal center during 50th anniversary gala event.
State Advises Bird Owners to Watch for Bird Flu
Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture advises bird and poultry owners to take precautionary measures to prevent infections in Islands.
TMT Project Manager Statement on ‘Denied Access’
Thirty Meter Telescope Project Manager Gary Sanders released a public statement on the “denied access” to the project TMT site.
Hawai’i Meth Project Celebrates NEOMP Anniversary
Hawai’i Meth Project is celebrating the anniversary of its ‘Not Even Once’ Mural Project.
HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown
The DUI arrest number is down 27.6 percent in 2015 compared to the previous year. Major accidents have also decreased while traffic fatalities remain up.
HSPLS Receives $100,000 Grant for Finance Programs
The Hawai’i State Public Library System has received its share of $1.8 million in grants.
Study Involving Hawai‘i Children: Income Affects Brain Development
Study involving 256 Hawai‘i children and adolescents finds that income levels affect cognitive ability and brain surfaces.
State Launching Online Tool to Monitor Sustainability Initiatives
New dashboard will allow public and decision makers to view progress on Hawai‘i sustainability projects aimed for 2030.
New Analysis Calculates DUI ‘True Cost’
An study conducted by NerdWallet analyzed the “true cost” of a DUI conviction in Hawai’i.
Parker Student Wins Congressional Art Competition
Parker School’s Annalina Lozano won first place in the 2015 Kaha Ki’i 2nd Congressional District Art Competition.
HSPLS to Observe Good Friday
Public libraries on the Big Island will observe the Good Friday holiday on April 3.
