North Hawaii News

Gov. Josh Green signed an executive order protecting primary caregivers cultivating cannabis for patients within the bounds of the law that exists as of Dec. 31, 2024.

As another year comes to a close, revelry and talk of auld lang syne will abound — reminiscing about times long past for old times’ sake. But no matter what you do to celebrate this New Year’s, be safe, be responsible and do it together.

Wally Lau, co-founder of the Hawaiʻi Island Fentanyl Task Force, said of Hawai’i County Mayor Kimo Alameda: “No matter where he’s at, he is a motivator and a do-er who can excite people.”

The wharf north of the beach park in North Hawai‘i will remain open during the project, which is scheduled to begin Jan. 6, 2025.

Fireworks sales began Thursday and end at midnight New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31. Permits are not required for novelties and paperless firecrackers.

The break is near the intersection of Lincoln Avenue and Mali‘u Road. The Hawai‘i County Department of Water Supply has yet to determine when water will be turned off, but repairs are estimated to take 4 to 5 hours to complete once the broken main is located.

Several libraries around the island also have adjusted hours today, Christmas Eve, and on New Year’s Eve.

All County of Hawaiʻi solid waste facilities will be closed all day Wednesday, Dec. 25 and Wednesday, Jan. 1.

Project Hawaiʻi needs urgent support to bring holiday magic to Big Island youth experiencing homelessness.

Enjoy the full slate of what our truly loved Big Island gave to us to do this year for the holidays. It is much better than a partridge in a pear tree or 4 calling birds. At least in our opinion.

The 46-year-old Hawaiʻi Community Correctional Center, known as HCCC, is the most overcrowded correctional facility in the state and likely will remain so despite the additional 1,940 square feet of housing from the Kaumana Housing Unit project.

Police have made a total of 923 DUI arrests so far this year, a 2.33% increase from the 902 made by this time in 2023.

The Rainbow Legacy Scholarship application is still open for LGBTQIA and MVPFAFF+ youth planning a secondary education.

Gov. Josh Green prioritizes housing, health care, education and biosecurity in Executive Biennium Budget.

Applicants can now submit their proposals for research, programs, or projects that have a positive impact on Hawaiʻi Island communities until Feb. 5, 2025.

Staff, hospital leadership, legislators and community members attended a groundbreaking celebration for the expansion project, which is estimated to be complete by mid-2026.

Best chance for impacts — which will include flooding of normally dry beaches, minor coastal erosion and saltwater inundation — will occur especially during the early morning high tides and daybreak from midnight through late Sunday.

Winds in North and South Kohala, Kaʻū and the interior of the Big Island will continue to decrease into the weekend as high pressure to the north of the islands weakens.

There are several upcoming festive events scheduled this week at island venues in celebration of the Yuletide season. Check out our top 10 things to do now!

‘A Waimea Christmas Memory’ is in store during the 2024 installment of Hawai‘i’s second-oldest holiday parade.