North Hawaii News
New Puʻu ʻŌʻō Breakouts Remain Active
The two new lava flows that broke out from Puʻu ʻŌʻō on May 24 remain active.
Police Search for Missing Teen
The Hawai’i Police Department is on the search for a missing Hilo teenager.
Honoka’a Western Week Road Closures
Parking for Friday’s Western Week events is available at the Honoka’a Park and Sports Complex.
Voter Registration Drive Begins in June
The mobile voter registration sites aim to increase voter awareness and provide convenient curbside voter registration locations for the public.
Ironman 70.3 Event to Cause Traffic Closure
The one-way pattern will take place on Saturday, June 4 from 4:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
‘Largest Sponge in the World?’
The sponge was close to 12 feet long and 7 feet wide, comparable in size to a minivan.
HSPLS Libraries to Observe Memorial Day Weekend
Kealakekua Public Library will open on Thursday, May 26, prior to the long weekend closure.
Moi Season Comes to an End
The “fish with a lot of ‘fingers’” is the only one in Hawai’i belonging to the Polydactylus genus, greek for “many fingers.”
UH System Selected for Veterans Training Programs
Two federal programs to assist veterans entering the civilian workforce will be available through the University of Hawai’i System.
DLNR: Identity of Mauna Kea Obstruction Suspect Sought
DLNR officials say the rocks were placed near the 5.5 mile marker of Summit Road at the 12,500-foot level.
UPDATE: New Puʻu ʻŌʻō Breakouts
Scientists at HVO say that at about 6:50 a.m., the two lava flows broke out from flanks of the cone.
HPD: No Right Turns on Shoulder
Captain Samuel Jelsma says that the “edge of the roadway” means the white solid line.
Mauna Kea Observatories Launch Charitable Fund
As the fund takes off in its initial year, it will participate in HCF’s STEM Learning Partnership.
Kapiolani Street Extension Project to Cause Traffic Change
Work on the project, being conducted by Isemoto Contracting Co., is anticipated to be completed by Wednesday, June 15.
Microloans Available for Local Entrepreneurs
The program offers low interest microloans and hands-on business development services to help entrepreneurs build sustainable businesses.
Akamai Workforce Initiative Introduces Student Selection
Each of the students are either from Hawai’i or are enrolled at one of the University of Hawai’i System campuses.
