North Hawai‘i News
Low-Cost Spay and Neuter Clinic for Cats Saturday
The clinic is being sponsored by Hui Pono Holoholona, which is dedicated to reducing the number of cats and dogs euthanized on the Big Island.
County Council to Have At Least Three New Faces
Two of the incumbents are unopposed in the Aug. 9 primary, and six of the seven who are eligible to run have opted for re-election.
Hurricane Season is Here: Inventory Insurance, Belongings
The state Insurance Division is encouraging Hawaii residents to make sure they have the right type of policies and that they are in proper order.
Science Demonstrations for Keiki at Big Island Libraries
Hardware Science and “Fizz, Boom, Read” are among the free summer activities being offered at public libraries on the Big Island.
Help Sought ID’ing Man in Fraudulent Credit Card Case
The man whose image was captured by a surveillance camera allegedly making a $176 purchase at a Hilo store.
PUC Grants Rate Increases to Hawaiian Electric Companies
The rate increases are based on tariffs designed to provide the utilities with incentives to pursue efficiency and integrate home-based solar on their grids.
EPA Calls for 30% Carbon Reduction from Power Plants
The agency said its Clean Power Plan’s 2030 goals would result in reduced premature deaths, asthma attacks and lost productivity while easing climate change.
UH-Hilo Chancellor’s Scholarships Awarded
Twelve Hawaii high school students, including seven from the Big Island, have been chosen to receive the scholarships covering four years of tuition.
Tuesday is Deadline for Candidates to File for Office
The deadline to register to vote in the Aug. 9 primary election is July 10.
Police Release May 30 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Campaign Against Fireweed on Mauna Kea Continues
Volunteers are needed to control the invasive plant to reduce its impact on the mountain’s upper slopes.
Big Island’s Role in Apollo Missions Remembered
The Big Island’s volcanic landscape provided training opportunities for astronauts as far back as 1965, and continues to do so today.
PISCES Seeking Science-Minded Young Women
The Hilo-based space research facility is offering a free week-long science-based workshop for a dozen female high school sophomores and juniors.
Hawaii Has 80 New Laws; 161 Bills Await Action
Gov. Neil Abercrombie has until July 8 to veto or sign bills, and a June 23 deadline to inform lawmakers of any veto plans.
Public’s Help Sought Identifying Shoplifter
The image of a suspect allegedly taking a cell phone case was captured by a surveillance camera on April 17.
NASA Takes Role on One Telescope; Future of Another Unclear
Ownership of the United Kingdom Infrared Telescope, or UKIRT, is being taken over by UH, but the future of the James Clerk Maxwell Telescope remains cloudy.
Prekindergarten Offered in Eight Big Island Schools
The schools will be available for eligible 4-year-olds who meet age and family income requirements.
Funding Released For Design of Waikoloa Library
Library patrons in Waikoloa Village currently must travel 17 miles to the Thelma Parker Library located in Waimea.
Bill Raising Hawaii’s Minimum Wage Signed Into Law
Act 82 incrementally raises the current rate of $7.25 an hour, which was set in 2007, to $10.10 an hour by Jan. 1, 2018.
Police Release May 23 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
