North Hawaii News
County Offers New Entrepreneurship Program
The inaugural Hawai‘i County Entrepreneurship Program will begin on April 1 under the Department of Research and Development.
VIDEO: NOAA Scientists Observe Rare Humpback Behavior
In the video, taken during field observations in February, the whales are seen swimming and diving, and at one point, the mother appears to be doing a headstand and drifting her tail out of the water.
Sayre Foundation Offers $5K for Arson Arrest
Arson investigations are underway as fire inspectors and police attempt to uncover the origins of about a dozen fires in West Hawai’i over the past month and a half.
Risk Areas Continue to Decrease on DOH Dengue Map
During the same time period, 112 potential cases have been excluded from the count, including five in the past 24 hours.
New Hi5 Search Tool Helps Locate Redemption Sites
The search help is available on the Department of Health’s Deposit Beverage Container Program website and is accessible via web browsers on computers and mobile devices.
Trump Wins Hawai’i GOP Caucus
Donald Trump received 5,677 votes, garnering 42.4 percent of votes from the state’s registered republicans.
Four Big Island Students Among Kaha Ki’i Competition Finalists
The finalists’ artwork is being displayed in the halls of the Hawai’i State Capitol.
March HVNP Flight Operations Schedule
Helicopter operations for various activities within Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park have been scheduled.
Dengue Fever Nears Two-Week Mark of No Infections
The dengue fever confirmed case count remains stalled at 260. No new cases have been reported by the Hawai’i Department of Health for nearly two weeks.
Over 265 Bills Forwarded by Senate to House
Among the bills passed were a number of measures that strategically address housing and homelessness, one of the major issues of the Legislative Program.
‘Journey Through the Universe Week’ Proclaimed by Governor’s Office
This year’s 12th annual Journey through the Universe program will run through the second week of March.
Hirono Addresses Rapid Ohia Death at Senate Committee Hearing
Senator Mazie Hirono also called for robust funding for the USFS as Congress reviews President Barack Obama’s Fiscal Year 2017 budget request.
Puna Robbery Under Investigation
A 55-year-old man reported that he stopped to help a stranded motorist and was robbed at gunpoint of his sports-utility vehicle.
Fluctuating Activity at Puʻu ʻŌʻō Last Week
Activity within Kilauea remains within realms of normal activity.
Overnight Keonepoko Area Water Shut-Off
The temporary water shut-off will take place to relocate a fire hydrant for Kea’au-Pahoa Road Intersection Improvements on Old Government Road.
Wanted Man Turns Himself In
The Hawai’i Police Department issued an alert for the wanted man late Monday afternoon. He turned himself in shortly after.
Solar Eclipse Today in Hawaii
Hawaiʻi will be the first state in the US to get a total solar eclipse since the last solar eclipse over Hawaii in 1991. The path of totality actually passes…
Aiona Announces Support of Rubio for President
Former Lieutenant Governor Duke Aiona has announced his endorsement for Marco Rubio for President.
Kapoho Man Arrested in Puna Murder
The Hawai’i Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred late Monday afternoon.
