North Hawai‘i News
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.
Police Renew Information Request on Attempted Theft
HPD reports that officers responded to a 9:35 p.m., call where they met a 20-year-old man from Volcano at a parking lot at the University of Hawai’i at Hilo.
TMT Hearing Officer Holds Pre-Hearing Conference
A hearing was scheduled for June by Amano for requests submitted by those who want to participate in the contested case proceeding.
Public Invited to Honomū Community Meeting
On Thursday, May 26, the Honomū Community Association will host a public meeting with the Hawai’i County Department of Parks and Recreation and County Councilwoman Valerie Poindexter.
DOE Annual Audit Completed
In a release Monday morning, the DOE said findings in the audit showed that the “Department continues to be fiscally responsible in its oversight of its funds.”
