North Hawai‘i News
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.
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.
