North Hawaii News
Six HOPE Services Affordable Housing Units Move to Pāhoa
Six of HOPE Services’ permanent affordable housing units for homeless seniors were recently moved to their new home in Pāhoa.
Demand for COVID Tests Surges With Case Numbers
It was a stark difference Monday at Nomi Health’s free COVID-19 testing site on the opposite end of the parking lot from Ross Dress for Less in the Waiākea Center in Hilo.
Fire Department Releases Additional Details About Possible Kalapana Drowning
Big Island police continue their investigation of a possible Christmas Day drowning in Puna.
Nearly $5 Million Coming to State for School Meals
The federal government is providing funds to boost school meal programs in Hawai’i.
State Reports 2,205 New COVID Cases Sunday
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 2,205 new COVID-19 cases Sunday, bringing the statewide total to 102,389. Four fatalities were reported.
UH Helping Improve Ocean Data Access for Indigenous Coastal Communities
Indigenous coastal communities have depended on ocean resources for more than millennia, but climate change is profoundly impacting these communities by creating a more unpredictable ocean.
Hilo Scale Users Should Expect Delays During Calibration Friday
Work at the scale facility in Hilo at the end of this week could cause some inconvenience for users.
Libraries to Close in Observance of Christmas and New Year’s
In observance of the upcoming holidays, all of the state’s public libraries and support offices will be closed on Saturday, Christmas Day, Dec. 25, and New Year’s Day, Jan. 1, 2022.
Roth Urges Residents to Be Safe During the Holidays
Hawaiʻi County Mayor Mitch Roth is urging residents to continue to employ safe practices through the holidays to reduce the spread of COVID-19. The request falls on the heels of a growing spike in daily case counts throughout the state.
Police Offer Tips to Prevent Catalytic Converter Thefts
A recent uptick in thefts of catalytic converters in East Hawai‘i has prompted police to offer tips on keeping your car safe.
DOH Detects 24 Additional Cases of Omicron Variant
The state Department of Health’s State Laboratories Division has detected 24 additional cases of the omicron variant of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, bringing the total number of confirmed omicron cases in Hawai‘i to 74.
Police Investigating Stabbing at Kona Beach
Big Island police are investigating following a stabbing late last week at a Kona beach.
DOH Reminds Public to Celebrate Holidays Safely
The state Department of Health wishes everyone a joyous holiday season and reminds people to celebrate the season safely.
Salvation Army Offers Financial Assistance to Residents Affected by Flooding
The Salvation Army is offering assistance for those who experienced damage from recent flooding in Hawai’i.
Influx of Travelers Expected to Limit Parking at Hawai‘i Airports During Holidays
The state is expecting an influx of holiday travelers and is warning people that parking at the five main airports throughout the islands will be limited.
Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Big Island Summits
It looks like the Big Island could have some snow for Christmas week.
Police ID Man Killed in Kea‘au Traffic Collision
Police identified the 28-year-old man who died following a two-vehicle collision in the early morning hours of Monday, Dec. 20, in Kea‘au as Patrick G. Enos Jr. of Hilo.
Christmas in Ka’u Provides Food, Gifts for Keiki and Their Families
The holidays were made even brighter for some Big Island keiki and their families this weekend during Christmas in Ka’u.
Sensors Designed at UH Institute for Astronomy to Be Aboard NASA Space Telescope
Technology pioneered by the University of Hawaiʻi Institute for Astronomy will allow astronomers to peer even farther into the universe.
New Federal Funding to Be Used for Road, Bridge Improvements
New federal funding from the recently signed bipartisan infrastructure bill will be allocated to improve the state’s roadways and bridges.
