North Hawai‘i News

Series begins this weekend with a soil health field day at HIP Agriculture Farm in Kapaʻau; additional workshops are scheduled each weekend throughout all of June, giving participants chance to learn alongside local farmers, educators and community leaders.

It’s another week full of a unique variety of fun events, activities and more on the Big Island. Check out the top 10 things to do now!

Utility’s year-round resilience work reduces outages, supports faster restoration, but customers are encouraged to get ready before a tropical cyclone ever approaches the islands; Hawai‘i Gov. Josh Green, state and county officials reiterate preparedness message.

Mayor and members of his administration will discuss county projects, priorities and issues, including finances, parks, planning, research and development, sustainability, water and more.

Portions of Ka‘ū, Puna, North and South Hilo, Hāmākua and North and South Kohala were under a flood advisory until 5 hours shy of a full 24 hours from Monday night through Tuesday afternoon, June 1-2; many rain gauges record 5 or more inches of rain, some more than 10 inches.

Samuel E. Ainslie and James M.K. Takamine have joined the Parker Ranch Foundation Trust to continue maintaining and improving the unique quality of life in the Kamuela area

Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting.

A great variety of events, activities, festivals and more is once again available for people of all ages; check out this week’s top 10 to see what piques your interests!

Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting.

No safety power shutoffs were implemented during the past few days as the electric utility monitored weather conditions in areas at high risk of wildfire exposure, especially with a wind advisory that was previously in place for the same locations.

This weekend marks the unofficial beginning of summer, with Memorial Day on Monday, May 25, and the Big Island, especially Puna, has plenty to do for revelers looking to celebrate during the long holiday break.

Areas to be affected are the North side of Māmalahoa Highway (Highway 19) between Mud Lane and former Camp Honokāia, including Mud Lane, Mālie Place and Pali Road.

Treat the woman who gave birth to you with an event that has a more personal touch; when you saw it, Mom was the first person who came to mind. This week’s top 10 has some great ideas!

As the nation’s largest one-day food drive, Stamp Out Hunger offers a simple way for Hawaiʻi residents to make a meaningful difference.

Recent events such as the destructive kona lows in March underscore how quickly emergencies can escalate and how vital it is for communities — including Waimea — to be prepared, connected and informed.

New multi-use community hub to expand food security efforts, youth programming and essential services in Waimea.

Federal emergency management personnel will be available starting Monday, May 4, in South Kona at Kealakekua Public Library and in Puna at Keaʻau Armory at Herbert Shipman Park to answer questions and assist with registering for individual assistance.

Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting.

All sirens will sound a 1-minute steady tone, accompanied by a test of the Emergency Alert System in cooperation with the Hawai‘i broadcast industry.

This upcoming weekend promises 3 days packed full of so much fun for the entire ‘ohana, we had to slightly increase the top 10 to a top 11 things to do — with activities, events and festivals planned spanning from the earth under your feet to outer space.