North Hawai‘i News
UH-Hilo S-STEM Program Receives $622K Grant
The National Science Foundation awarded UH-Hilo’s Scholarships for STEM Program with a grant to support scholarships for eligible high school seniors.
HSPLS will Observe Prince Kuhio Day
All public libraries on the Big Island and throughout the state will be closed on March 26 in observance of the Prince Kuhio Day Holiday.
Parker Jump Rope for Heart Event a Success
Parker School raised $8,590 during its annual Jump Rope for Heart Event.
Parker School Raises Over $235K at Fundraiser Gala
Record fundraising will provide students with financial aid.
Kealakehe Students Test Lunar Landers
Kealakehe High School students participating in the PISCES, NASA, and Google EXPRIZE team lunar dust shield experiment will have the opportunity to test their technology this week.
HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown
Major accidents and DUI arrests remain down from the same time last year, but traffic fatalities remain at a 66.7 percent increase.
BIPC Gives Torch of Light and Lava Tube Awards
The Big Island Press Club recognizes Hawaiian Volcano Observatory Scientists with its Torch of Light Award and Chief Elections Officer Scott Nago with its Lava Tube Dishonor.
Flags at Half-Staff Sunday for Rep. Carroll
Flags will fly at half-staff Sunday in honor of late former State Representative Diana “Mele” Carroll.
Police Release March 13 Arrest Warrants
The list informs both the public and the individuals sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
Tobacco Study May Boost Efforts to Raise Sale Age
A study conducted by the Institute of Medicine concludes that raising the legal age to purchase tobacco could improve health by reducing the number of smokers.
Big Island Schools to Receive Share of Federal Grant
The United States Department of Education will allocate $10.6 million for Big Island educational entities.
State-Wide Annual Firearm Statistics
The Department of the Attorney General has released its state-wide firearm statistics for 2014.
HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown
Major accidents and DUI arrests continue to remain down from numbers seen last year.
Gov. Ige’s BLNR Nominations Include Big Island Man
Governor David Ige announced three nominees for the Board of Land and Natural Resources, including Big Island man Christopher Yuen.
Police Search for Missing Woman
The Hawai’i Police Department announced Sunday evening that it is searching for missing 32-year-old Jamie Jason. She was last seen March 6 heading to Costco.
Hawai’i’s Public Education System Moving Forward
Hawai’i’s Department of Education received a “meets expectations” rating from the United States DOE’s Elementary and Secondary Education Act Flexibility Monitoring Report.
Police Release March 6 Arrest Warrants
The list informs both the public and the individuals sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
DOH Announces Updated Vital Records Website
The Hawai’i State Department of Health has updated its online vital health ordering system.
No Hunting at Pohakuloa Over the Weekend
There will be no hunting at Pohakuloa Training Area over the weekend due to training requirements.
Navy Part of Search for Missing Big Island Hiker
The United States Navy aided in the search for missing Big Island hiker Daylenn “Moke” Pua Wednesday. HFD has suspended its search, but volunteers continue.
