North Hawaii News
HPD Investigates Possible Drowning at Hapuna
An 80-year-old man from Las Vegas was pronounced dead Thursday afternoon in a possible drowning incident at Hapuna Beach State Recreation Area.
UPDATE: Kawaihae Road Reopens
A vehicle crash and fire in the Kawaihae Road area has been reported, according to the Hawai’i Police Department. Kawaihae Road is closed near the 65-mile marker.
Big Island Dengue Fever Count at 38
The dengue fever count on the Big Island continues to rise with four new confirmed cases, bringing the total to 38.
Umauma Bridge Closed, Delays Expected
State of Hawai’i Department of Transportation Highways Division officials report the closure is at the Umauma Bridge, between mile markers 16 and 17.
No Tsunami Threat Following 6.5M Japan Earthquake
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says there is no tsunami threat to Hawai’i following a 6.5 magnitude earthquake northwest of the Ryukyu Islands.
PTA: New Check-In Stations for Hunting
Army officials have announced new Pohakuloa Training Area hunter check-in stations.
Pidgin Language Recognized by U.S. Census
Recent data from the United States Census Bureau includes Hawaiian Pidgin and Pidgin as recognized “at home” languages.
UPDATE: Daniel K. Inouye Highway Reopens
Daniel K. Inouye Highway is currently closed in both directions near the 14-mile marker as a result of a traffic accident.
Kawananakoa Playground Reopens with New Turf
After a three-and-a-half week closure, Kawananakoa Gymnasium’s children’s playground in Hilo reopened to the public Thursday.
Dengue: Another Confirmed Case Brings Total to 34
One new confirmed case of dengue fever on the Big Island was announced by the Hawai’i Department of Health Thursday, bringing the total count to 34.
Non-Profit Group Rebrands as Hawai’i Children’s Action Network
The non-profit group, Good Beginnings Alliance, re-launched to achieve a broader goal of advocacy and community organizing, according to the group.
TMT Opponents Prep Ahead of Crew Movement
Thirty Meter Telescope opponents are strategizing their future plan of action in the wake of Tuesday’s announcement that a TMT crew would head up Mauna Kea.
Three Arrested for Blocking TMT to Testify in Hawaiian
Three individuals previously arrested on Mauna Kea will testify in Hawaiian.
No New Big Island Dengue Cases Confirmed Wednesday
No new cases of dengue fever were confirmed on the Big Island Wednesday. Spraying operations continue in Naalehu, Hilo, and Honaunau.
Brown Bag Series Session to Tackle Holiday Stress
Erika Ginnis will share “Stress Release Techniques for a Joyous and Peaceful Holiday Season” on Thursday, Nov. 19.
Veterans Day 2015
Veterans Day is celebrated yearly on Nov. 11 in honor of United States military veterans.
Stranded Whale Held Line of History with Researchers
A false killer whale that washed ashore Saturday was not just any whale. The 1,300-pound female had been spotted by researchers several times over the past eight years.
No Tsunami Threat Following 6.6M Chile Earthquake
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says there is no tsunami threat to Hawai’i following a 6.6 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Central of Chile.
DLNR: Mauna Kea Land for ‘Recreation, Research, Recovery’
A DLNR spokesperson said the resumption of TMT activity on Mauna Kea will coincide with hunting and other activities also happening on the mountain.
Big Island Dengue Fever Count Rises to 33
Six more dengue fever cases have been confirmed on the Big Island, bringing the total number of cases Tuesday to 33.
