North Hawaii News
HCAN Launches Children’s Policy Agenda
The agenda makes it just in time for the 2016 legislative session and includes policy priorities and needed investments identified by organizations that serve children and their families.
DOT Launches Web-Based Vessel Scheduling System
Under the new system, open berths at Hawai’i’s commercial ports can be reserved years in advance.
Police Search for Missing Kea’au Man
Barton Bumatay is described as a local male, 6-foot-1, and 255 pounds. He has brown eyes and salt-and-pepper hair.
No Tsunami Threat Following 6.7M Japan Earthquake
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says there is no tsunami threat to Hawai’i following a 6.7 magnitude earthquake near Hokkaido, Japan.
Eastern Aleutian Islands Could Pose Hawai’i Tsunami Risk
An area along the eastern Aleutian Islands could pose a future tsunami risk to Hawai’i.
Wanted Man Located
Christian E. Alameda was charged with two counts of contempt of court and one count of failure to appear.
Judiciary Looks to Fulfill Independent Grand Jury Counsel
The Circuit Court of the Third Circuit, Hawai’i, is seeking qualified applicants to make up the Independent Grand Jury Counsel.
Police Seek Woman Wanted for Abuse
An 18-year-old woman last known to live Kailua-Kona is being sought by the Hawai’i Police Department for abuse.
UPDATE: Waipio Valley Road Closed as ‘Precaution’
Since the outbreak began in late October, 195 Big Island residents and 20 visitors to the island have been infected with the mosquito-transmitted disease.
WalletHub Names Hawai’i Most ‘Racially Integrated State’
WalletHub conducted the study in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., who will be nationally celebrated on Monday.
$500K in Scholarships to Native Hawaiian Students
Those eligible for the scholarships should visit the OHA website for more information and to apply.
Weekly Dengue Information Sessions Set by State
The Hawai’i Department of Health plans to host weekly dengue information sessions in Hilo and Kona through February.
Hawai’i Electric to Resume Utility Infrastructure Upgrades
Work between the 24 mile marker in Papa’aloa and the 27 mile marker in Laupahoehoe will begin on Jan. 18 and run from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily.
Hirono, Schatz Comment on State of the Union Address
A portion of the Hawai’i Congressional Delegation responded to President Barrack Obama’s final State of the Union Address Tuesday evening.
Gabbard Announces Advocate as State of the Union Guest
The Kemba Smith Foundation is committed to educating people of all ages about issues plaguing communities.
Public Mauna Kea Observatory Tours Kick Off
Those attending the Kamaaina Observatory Experience will be able to tour two of the 13 observatories on Mauna Kea. Two observatories will rotate on a monthly basis.
Three New Dengue Cases Confirmed
Hawai’i Department of Health officials are currently listing one individual as currently infectious. This is the same number reported on Monday.
OHA Awards $500K to IUCN World Conservation Congress
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs awarded $500,000 in support of the Hawai’i hosted IUCN World Conservation Congress in September.
DOE Partners in STEM Curriculum
Together, the flagship curriculum supplement of Defined Learning, OnTerra, and the DOE will support Ka Hei.
Funding Increases for Big Island Water Quality Projects
Four Big Island water system improvement projects will be completed under funds announced by the Hawai’i Department of Health.
