North Hawai‘i News
Power Restored to all Hawai’i Electric Light Customers
Hawai’i Electric Light crews have restored power to all Big Island customers following outages caused by the weekend storm.
UPDATE: Repairs Nearly Complete to Electrical Grid
Final electrical repairs in the Wood Valley and Hamakua areas are being made by Hawai’i Electric Light.
Suspected Drowning Reported in Waipio Valley
The Hawai’i Police Department responded Tuesday afternoon to a suspected drowning in Waipio Valley, where they found 67-year-old James D. Barber unresponsive.
The Kohala Center Receives Federal Farm to School Grant
The Kohala Center has received a federal Farm to School grant that will help schools connect with local producers and teach children where their food comes from.
Flags at Half-Staff Wednesday to Honor Late Rep. Amaral
Flags will fly at half-staff Wednesday at all state offices and agencies in honor of late former State Representative Alvin T. Amaral.
Hawai’i Police Department 2014 DUI Statistics
Traffic fatalities, major accidents caused by DUI, and underage DUI arrests are among the statistics that the Hawai’i Police Department released as improved numbers from 2013.
Hawai’i Electric Light Crews Continue Power Restoration
Hawai’i Electric Light crews continue their efforts Tuesday morning to restore power to the 360 customers who remained without electricity Monday evening.
Gov. Ige Appoints New Directors
Governor David Ige announced Monday the appointments of Elizabeth Kim as Director of Labor and Industrial Relations and Cindy McMillian as Director of Communications.
Red Cross Responds to Weekend Storm Damage
Two East Hawai’i families whose homes were destroyed in the weekend wind storm received help from the Hawai’i Red Cross as volunteers continue to assess damage in other areas.
Power Restoration Continues, 900 Remain Powerless
Hawai’i Electric Light says that 900 customers are still without power across the island as crews work around the clock to restore power.
Water Emergency Posted for Pa’auilo Residents
Residents in Pa’auilo are being asked to keep water usage to a minimum as continued power interruptions are interfering with water distribution.
Kohala Residents Under Water Emergency
Residents who live above Hawi Road in Kohala remain without power following this weekend’s storm, causing a water outage.
Cleanup Underway Following Overnight Storm
Cleanup is underway following an overnight storm that has caused road closures, beach closures, and power outages across the Big Island.
Severe Weather Causes Closures, Cancellations
Along with road closures, today’s visits at Kulani Correctional Facility and BIIF swim meet at Hawai’i Preparatory Academy have been both cancelled.
Power, Road Access Affected by High Winds
Crews from Hawai’i Electric Light continue to work on scattered island wide power outages. Meanwhile, several roads are closed due to fallen trees and branches.
High Winds Causing Debris Damage, Road Closures
According to Hawai’i County Civil Defense, road closures have been reported in Waimea, Ahualoa, and Kona.
State Judiciary Seeks Court Interpreters
The Hawai’i State Judiciary seeks individuals who speak both English and another language to apply as court interpreters.
HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown
DUI arrests remain down from last year by 13.8 percent, while major accidents have increased by 14 percent.
Kohala Center Broadband Meetings Scheduled for Early 2015
The Kohala Center, in conjunction with Kealapono, will hold public meetings in January to explore the need for Internet services at broadband speeds in the area.
Minimum Wage Increase Begins Jan. 1
The Department of Labor & Industrial Relations announced Wednesday that minimum wage in Hawai’i will increase by 50 cents beginning Jan. 1.
