North Hawai‘i News
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.
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.
