North Hawai‘i News
Scheduled Road Closures: April 6-10
The State of Hawai’i Department of Transportation has announced road closures for the week of April 6.
PHOTOS: Total Lunar Eclipse – April 4, 2015
Last night’s lunar phenomenon is the shortest eclipse since 1529, making it the shortest total lunar eclipse of the 21st century. According to the Bishop…
Family and Friends Seek Support for Waiakea High School Senior
Seventeen-year-old in coma after suffering a heart-attack while playing basketball.
Senate Confirms DOD Adjutant General
Brigadier General Arthur “Joe” Logan was confirmed as the Adjutant General of the Department of Defense Thursday.
Police Release April 3 Arrest Warrants
The list informs both the public and the individuals sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
Tonight: Shortest Total Lunar Eclipse of Century
A rare “blood moon” is expected tonight. The shortest of the century! Our islands are perfectly placed to view it from start to finish.
Weekend Mammal Hunting at PTA
Mammal hunting will take place at Pohakuloa Training Area over the weekend. Training areas 9, 12-16, and a portion of training 18 will be open.
DLNR Makes Additional Protest Arrests
The Department of Land and Natural Resources made an addition 19 arrests of Thirty Meter Telescope protesters on Thursday.
Total Lunar Eclipse Visible from Big Island this Weekend
Fully-eclipsed “blood moon” to occur between 11 p.m. Friday and 5 a.m. Saturday.
Twelve Arrested in TMT Protest
Twelve individuals were arrested Thursday morning as they protested against TMT on the slopes of Mauna Kea.
DCCA Names Ty Nohara as Hawaii Commissioner of Securities
Nohara returns to DCCA as acting commissioner on April 16, having previously served the department for 10 years.
State Senate Proposes ‘Fiscally Responsible Budget’
State Senate Ways and Means Committee proposes budget measures short of Executive request.
Gov. Ige Announces Board of Regents Nominations
Governor David Ige has announced his nominations for the University of Hawai’i Board of Regents.
HPD Warns Public about ‘Purse Snatchers’
The Hawai’i Police Department is warning the public about “purse snatchers” after an influx of incidents, beginning in February.
HPD Warns Public of Phonecall Scam
Phony callers claiming to be from Department of Water Supply attempting to obtain credit card information.
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.
