North Hawaii News
Congressman Takai Will Not Seek Re-Election as Cancer Battle Continues
The Congressman made the announcement on Thursday, stating that his battle with pancreatic cancer has spread and his focus is “on getting better rather than getting re-elected.”
Comment Period for Critical Habitat Designation Reopens
A 15-day public comment period on the proposal to designate critical habitat for three plant species on the Big Island under the Endangered Species Act has been reopened by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Missing Hilo Woman Located
The Hawai’i Police Department says that a missing 26-year-old woman has been located.
VA Funding Bill Includes $200M for Hawai’i
Included in the bill is nearly $200 million to be used for upgrades to infrastructure and training assets in Hawai’i.
Military Convoys to Travel from Kawaihae to Pohakuloa
The convoys will utilize Akoni Pule Corridor, Queen Kaahumanu Highway, Waikoloa Road, Mamalahoa Highway, and the Daniel K. Inouye Highway.
BOE Approves Teacher Performance Evaluation Policy Changes
The Hawai’i State Board of Education has approved recommendations to revise its Teacher Performance Evaluation policy.
Entrance Fees to Increase at HVNP
Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park will increase entrance fees to the park, beginning on June 1.
International Fisheries Bill Passes Through the Senate
Legislation introduced by United States Senators Brian Schatz, Dan Sullivan, and Edward J. Markey was unanimously passed by the Senate.
DBEDT Notes State’s ‘Strong First-Quarter Growth’
Within the report, DBEDT notes various strong aspects of the economy showing growth throughout.
HPA Breaks Ground on New Play Area
Construction will start in early June, and school officials say the building is scheduled to open in April 2017.
Police Investigating Hilo Attempted Robbery
A masked male suspect reportedly attempted to rob a Minit Stop employee.
No Tsunami Threat Following Earthquake off Coast of Ecuador
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says there is no tsunami threat to Hawai’i following a 6.8 magnitude earthquake that occurred near the coast of Ecuador.
Lawmakers Urge House Speaker to Take Zika Funding to Floor
The request came as Senate members voted and passed $1.1 billion in funding to fight the virus.
Big Island Charter Schools Still Accepting Pre-K Applications
Students are required to be four years old and have a family income 200 percent below the federal poverty guidelines for Hawai’i.
Police Seek Wanted Puna Man
The Hawai’i Police Department is looking for a Puna man who is wanted on two bench warrants for contempt of court.
Interim Civil Defense Administrator Named
A new interim administrator for the Hawai’i County Civil Defense agency has been named.
Senate Votes on $1.1 Billion Emergency Zika Funding
Senator Brian Schatz, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, says he voted to advance $1.1 billion in funding.
HPD Seeks Wanted Kona Man
Authorities described Manuel A. Perez as 5-foot-11 and 230 pounds. He has brown eyes and black hair.
