North Hawai‘i News
Hazardous Household Waste Collection Events
The Waimea and Pahoa Recycling and Transfer Stations are scheduled to host Household Hazardous Waste events in March.
Bill Proposed to Improve Native Hawaiian Education Act
A bipartisan bill, introduced Wednesday by the Hawai’i Congressional Delegation, will extend and improve the Native Hawaiian Education Act.
National Parks Waive Fees for President’s Day
National parks that regularly charge entrance fees will waive them for President’s Day.
Big Island Farmer to Receive Ka Lei Hana Heritage Award
The University of Hawai’i at Manoa’s College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources will honor two outstanding individuals at an upcoming ceremony.
No Tsunami Threat Following Chile 6.9 M Quake
No tsunami threat has been generated following a 6.9 magnitude earthquake in northern Chile Wednesday morning.
HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown
Statistics for DUI related incidents continue to remain down in 2015, compared to last year.
Human Resources Management System Upgrade Complete
The $1.57 million Human Resources Management System Upgrade was completed as scheduled.
Gabbard Honored for Support of National Service
Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard will be honored for her support of national service with the Outstanding New Member Award by Voices for National Service.
State Office of Consumer Protection Names New Director
Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Director Catherine P. Awakuni Colón has named Stephen Levins executive director for the State Office of Consumer Protection.
Police Release Feb. 6 Arrest Warrants
The list informs both the public and the individuals sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
HSPLS to Observe President’s Day
Libraries within the Hawai’i State Public Library System will close in observance of President’s Day.
Fire Department Battling Ahualoa Brush Fire
The Hawai’i Fire Department is tending to a brush fire in the Ahualoa area.
AFP Aloha Chapter Non-Profit Fundraising Workshop
A workshop on non-profit organization fundraising presented by the Association of Fundraising Professionals Aloha Chapter will take place in Waimea.
Snowden Conversation Live on Na Leo ‘O Hawai’i
Edward Snowden is scheduled to be live via video conference during ACLU of Hawai’i’s Davis Levin First Amendment Conference.
HPD Active Shooter Presentation in Waimea
The Hawai’i Police Department will hold an active shooter presentation in Waimea on Feb. 17.
Numerous Bills Introduced by Sen. Ruderman
Senator Russell Ruderman introduced a number of bills this legislative session, some of which are already been scheduled for hearing.
HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown
All Hawai’i Police Department DUI related statistics continue to remain down from the same time the year prior.
Over 2,000 Accepted in UH Automatic Admission Program
Over 2,000 students attending University of Hawai’i community colleges have been chosen as eligible for the automatic admission program.
New Commercial Greenwaste Fee Effective in March
The County of Hawai’i Department of Environmental Management has announced new tipping fees for commercial greenwaste disposal.
Kamehameha Summer Exploration Series
Kamehameha Schools is accepting applications for its Summer Exploration Series of programs.
