North Hawaii News
Na’i Aupuni Announces ‘Aha Participants
In late December, the list was released with a total of 152 participants. However, Na’i Aupuni officials say four additional participants have since been added.
Hawai’i Big Tree Competition Underway
To raise awareness about the importance of healthy trees and forests, the Big Tree program gives light to the largest trees of different native species.
DPS Seeks to Fill Correction Officer Positions
Recruitment is open to the public on the Department of Human Resources and Development jobseekers website.
Dengue Fever Count Rises by Five
Five cases of dengue fever were reported on Wednesday by the Hawai’i Department of Health, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 207.
HPD, Feds Respond to Suspicious Device on Vehicle
A towing company and its immediate surroundings were evacuated Tuesday following what was believed to be a “pipe bomb” found attached to the front of a vehicle.
Hawai’i Meth Project Hosts Annual Art Contest
The statewide initiative aims to communicate the risks of methamphetamine through art and empower youth to share the Hawai’i Meth Project’s “Not Even Once” message.
Dengue Fever Meeting Set for Miloli’i Community
On Jan. 14 the Miloli’i Village community is invited to the Miloli’i Beach Park Halau from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for updates from various County departments.
HPD Yearly DUI Statistical Breakdown
Over the course of 2015, fatal traffic crashes spiked by 36.4 percent and a 72.7 percent increase was seen in traffic fatalities, compared to 2014.
Missing Teen Sought by Police
Zaxsalyn Guerpo, who also goes by “Missy,” was last seen in Kona on Dec. 2.
Body Found Along Daniel K. Inouye Highway
The Hawai’i Police Department is investigating a body found in a vehicle along Daniel K. Inouye Highway early Tuesday morning.
Hilo Named Among Top American Seaside Towns
Hilo recently made a national list of “America’s Happiest Seaside Towns.”
Lava Explosions: Rockfalls Impact Halema’uma’u
Activity within Kilauea summit’s lava lake had risen slightly through an inflation period. HVO personnel recorded the lava lake to be about 92 feet below the floor of the crater Tuesday.
Hydrant Flow Testing Slated for Waimea
The Department of Water Supply will conduct fire hydrant flow tests within Parker Ranch Center and Waimea Elementary School.
Workforce Drug Testing Shows Higher Cocaine Use
Diagnostic Laboratory Services, Inc.’s statistics show a 100 percent increase in cocaine use over a one year period in workplace drug testing.
Public Meeting Set for Kukuihaele Park Project
The County of Hawai’i Department of Parks and Recreation will host a meeting on Jan. 10 to review a proposed plan to improve Kukuihaele Park.
Dengue: Case Count Holds at 202
The confirmed case count of dengue fever on the Big Island remains at 202. Hawai’i Department of Health officials say no new cases have been added since Friday.
Rebate Offered on Solar Water Heater Maintenance
Hawai’i Energy is offering Big Island, Maui, and Honolulu residents a “Solar Water Heating Tune-Up” rebate of up to $150.
Mamalahoa Highway to Undergo Improvements
Work on Mamalahoa Highway is slated to last through April and will include overnight work.
Permanent Measure Limits Sea Cucumber Harvest
The measure follows a 120-day emergency rule that temporarily banned the harvest of sea cucumbers in Hawai’i and will go into effect on Jan. 10.
Transmission Line Work to Cause Lane Closure
Throughout the duration of the transmission repair work, a single lane closure will be in effect.
