North Hawai‘i News
Two Big Island Students Among U.S. Service Academy Nominees
Two Big Island students are among the 38 named by United States Senators Mazie Hirono and Brian Schatz as nominees to attend one of the nation’s service academies.
Ruderman Receives FLH Mahalo Award
Senator Russell Ruderman has been honored with the Mahalo Award as the Friends of the Library of Hawai’i Legislator of the Year.
FoodCorps Recruiting Service Members for Local Initiatives
FoodCorps, an organization that addresses childhood obesity and food insecurity in underserved communities, is recruiting service members throughout Hawai’i.
DOH Takes Over Medical Marijuana Program
The Hawai’i State Department of Health has officially taken over the State’s medical marijuana program from the Hawai’i State Department of Public Safety.
Applications Sought for Doctoral and Postdoctoral Fellowship
Applications are being accepted for the Mellon-Hawai’i Doctoral and Postdoctoral Fellowship Program, which has produced 29 doctoral and postdoctoral scholars since 2008.
HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown
DUI arrests are down 30.7 percent during the same period as last year and major accidents are down by 53 percent.
Senator Brian Schatz Named in New Leadership Role
Senator Brian Schatz will serve as Ranking Member on the Subcommittee on Communication, Technology, Innovation, and the Internet.
Students to Reach the Moon in Space Act Agreement
A non-reimbursable Space Act Agreement could allow high school kids to make history by conducting the first student experiment on the Moon’s surface.
Hawai’i Ranked 45 in Overall Smoking Costs
Hawai’i has been ranked as the 45th most costly state when it comes to overall ranking of smoking costs, according to a recent study conducted by WalletHub.
Kaiser Permanente’s 10th Annual Day of Service
Kaiser Permanente participated in its 10th annual Day of Service on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. More than 1,000 volunteers participated island-wide.
Hawai’i Forest and Trail Donates to HFI Crowdfunding Campaign
Hawai’i Forest and Trail founders Rob and Cindy Pacheco donated $5,500 to the Hawai’i Forest Industry Association and Hawai’i Forest Initiatives Crowdfund campaign.
HFD: Unwanted, Illegal, and Damaged Firework Collection
Hawai’i County Fire Department Chief Darren Rosario announced that a collection of illegal, damaged, and unwanted fireworks will take place on Jan. 26.
Police Release Jan. 16 List of Arrest Warrants
The list informs both the public and the persons sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
DOH Announces BRFSS to Begin Monday
The Hawai’i State DOH, in collaboration with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, is scheduled to begin its 2015 phone survey for the BRFSS on Monday.
Hawai’i DLNR Receives Funding as Part of RCPP
The Hawai’i State Department of Land and Natural Resources has received more than $467,000 as part of the Regional Conservation Partnership Program.
Scholarship Opportunity for High School Seniors
Kiewit Building Group, Inc. is offering seniors interested in pursuing a degree in engineering, architecture, or construction management a scholarship opportunity.
Weinberg Friends Grant Awarded to Project Vision Hawai’i
The $10,000 Weinberg Friends grant was awarded to Project Vision Hawai’i, a non-profit organization that provides free vision care to the underserved.
HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown
2015 begins on a positive note when it comes to DUI arrests on Big Island roadways. All statistics are down as the new year begins.
DOE Launching Spring ‘Smarter Balanced’ Assessments
The Department of Education will be administering Smarter Balanced Assessments to student in the coming spring.
Police Release Jan. 9 List of Arrest Warrants
The list informs both the public and the persons sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
