North Hawaii News
Six Big Island nonprofits recommended for $400,000 in County stewardship grants
The grant money would come from a special Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Maintenance Fund.
Kohala Mountain project will protect cloud forest and improve freshwater source
The state-funded, four-year project on Kohala Mountain will manage non-native feral pigs and promote native forest regeneration.
Big Island police offer Halloween safety tips
Being safe is no trick; a few common-sense tips can help make Halloween is safe and fun for keiki and adults alike.
Big Island weekly lane closures: Oct. 29-Nov. 4
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced weekly lane closures for Oct. 29-Nov. 4.
County unveils plans to repair Waipiʻo Valley Road and make it safe from rockfalls
Trimming and maintenance of Waipiʻo Valley Road will being in November, followed by a major three-phase repair and mitigation project to begin in Spring 2023.
14 motorists arrested for DUI during week of Oct. 17-23
So far this year, there have been 802 DUI arrests compared with 861 during the same period last year, a decrease of 6.9%.
Big Island police encourage public to participate in National Drug Take-Back Initiative
The goal of the event is to help reduce the risk of prescription drug abuse.
EPIC building permit system to get upgrade
The new upgrade will not affect any process on the user’s end.
Want to be scared? Check out the list of Halloween activities around the Big Island
There are Halloween activities around the Big Island — for keiki to adults. Check out the list that includes haunted houses, witches on the water, a menacing maze and Howl-ween with four-legged friends.
Hawai’i firefighters extinguish multi-use building fully involved on ranch land
Firefighters extinguished the blaze after about two hours and the Red Cross was called to help the property owners.
County to unveil repair plans for dangerous Waipiʻo Valley Road at public meeting Oct. 26
Hawaiʻi County said: “The current condition poses substantial endangerment to public health and safety and warrants preemptive and protective action in order to provide for the health, safety, and welfare of the people using the road.”
Gilbert Kahele Recreation Area on Saddle Road to be closed
Vector control operations will take place at the park during the morning.
Big Island weekly lane closures: Oct. 22-28
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced weekly lane closures for Oct. 22-28.
Search for Big Island’s next top cop narrows to 21; identities of applicants remain secret
After finalists are identified, the public will have the chance to comment on and engage with each of the applicants for the chief’s post.
Hawaiian Electric again asks Big Island customers to reduce electricity use
For the second day in a row, Hawaiian Electric is asking its Big Island customers to limit their use of electricity.
ALERT: Hawaiian Electric asks Big Island customers to reduce electricity use
Customers are asked to reduce their power usage from 5-9 p.m. tonight.
Hawaiʻi County Council approves proposals and priorities for 2023 State Legislature
The Hawai‘i County Council is making sure its voice is heard during the upcoming session of the Hawai‘i State Legislature.
Public asked to weigh in on update project for Hawai‘i County zoning, subdivision codes
Zoning and subdivision codes. Sounds boring, right?
High surf advisory canceled
The high surf advisory for the Big Island’s north-facing shores is no longer in effect.
