North Hawai‘i News
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.
Humpback Whales Observed in Ocean Count Event
Over 600 volunteers across the state participated in the third event of the 20th Anniversary of the Sanctuary Ocean Count.
Hawai‘i Cattlemen’s Council Appoints New Managing Director
Dale Sandlin brings wealth of experience in marketing, communications, and legislation to Hawai‘i’s cattle industry.
Police Release March 27 Arrest Warrants
The list informs both the public and the individuals sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
Police Search for Missing Hilo Teen
The Hawai’i Police Department is searching for missing Hilo teenager Makaala Pea.
DOE Deputy Superintendent to Leave for D.C.
Hawai’i DOE Deputy Superintendent Ronn Nozoe has been appointed Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Programs at the U.S. Department of Education.
Weekend Bearded Turkey Hunting Schedule
Army officials will open several Pohakuloa Training Areas over the weekend for bearded turkey hunting.
Hawaiian Electric Companies Introduce EV Estimator
Hawai’i Electric Light has announced a new time-of-use estimator to determine electric vehicle charging rates.
Water Board Seeks Comment in Power Charge Decrease
The Water Board will hold a public hearing at the Department of Water Supply to discuss the potential for a Power Cost Charge decrease.
Hawaii Meth Project Seeking Students for Teen Advisory Council
High school students sought for community outreach effort in meth use awareness and prevention.
NOAA Seeks Comment on Sanctuary Expansion
NOAA has proposed a rule to expand the size of the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary.
