North Hawai‘i News
Volunteers Sought After in Broadband Study
Volunteers are being sought after by the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs’ for a program called Measuring Broadband Hawai’i.
HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown
DUI arrests on Big Island roadways remain down from last year, by 12.2 percent, while major accidents have increased by 14.1 percent.
Prison Sentence for Man Accused of Threatening Tulsi Gabbard
Aniruddha Sherbow, 44, has been sentenced to 33 months in prison for sending a series of threats to Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard, beginning in 2011.
DOH Receives Grant to Gather Violent Death Data
The Hawaii DOH has received $74,000 from the CDC to gather violent death data for the National Violent Death Reporting System.
Big Island Teachers Become National Board Certified
Fifteen Big Island teachers have received National Board Certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.
Garret Yoshimi Appointed UH System VPIT/CIO
Garret Yoshimi has been appointed as the University of Hawai’i System Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer.
Police Release Dec. 5 List of Arrest Warrants
The list informs both the public and the persons sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
Kalbert Young Appointed UH System VPBF/CFO
Kalbert Young has been appointed as the University of Hawai’i System’s Vice President of Budget and Finance and Chief Financial Officer.
New Episode of Hawai’i Island’s Most Wanted Airs Friday
A new episode of the local series “Hawai’i Island’s Most Wanted” airs Friday evening. The episode will feature Brandon Harrison and Rickie Andaya-Tabucbuc.
Governor Ige Fills Six Cabinet Positions
As part of the announcement, Ige has retained four additional department directors as holdovers under his administration.
India Joins as a Partner in the TMT Project
Thirty Meter Telescope officials announced Tuesday that India has signed as a full partner in the project.
HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown
Seventeen motorists were arrested on Big Island roadways in the last week for driving under the influence.
USPS Releases Hawai’i Specific Holiday Shipping Dates
The United States Postal Service has released Hawai’i-specific holiday shipping dates.
Siren Test Scheduled for Dec. 2
Due to statewide inauguration ceremonies, December’s siren warning test will be moved back one day to Dec. 2.
Police Release Nov. 28 List of Arrest Warrants
The list informs both the public and the persons sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
Pharmacist Honored with Annual Award by DOH
Fred Cruz has been named the Department of Health’s 2014 Annual Suzanne Richmond-Crum Award recipient.
Illegal Firearm Arrests Made by Undercover Officers
Two men were arrested last Thursday after attempting to sell an illegal firearm to undercover officers.
FEMA Deadline for June 27 Lava Flow Approaching
The FEMA deadline for state, county, and some private non-profit agencies is closely approaching.
Officer Kristi Crivello Named Kohala Officer of the Quarter
The Hawai’i Island Safety and Security Professionals Association named Officer Kristi Crivello Kohala Officer of the Quarter.
HTA Announces Interim President and CEO
The Hawai’i Tourism Authority has announced the appointment of interim President and CEO Ronald Williams.
