North Hawaii News
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The high surf advisory for the Big Island’s north-facing shores is no longer in effect.
Big Island’s Hele-On bus system plagued by aging fleet, supply chain issues
The Hele-On Twitter feed since the beginning of August has been riddled with notices of cancellations and delays.
Hawaiian Electric to conduct aerial line inspections
Big Island residents and visitors might notice the buzz of a helicopter next week as Hawaiian Electric conducts aerial inspections of transmission lines.
Police: 18 motorists arrested for DUI
Police continue their pursuit of keeping Big Island roadways safe from motorists who choose to drive under the influence of an intoxicant.
Weekly road closures for Oct. 8-14
The state Department of Transportation issued its weekly list of road and lane closures for Oct. 8-14.
Council moves forward with purchase of Keauhou Bay property
The Hawai’i County Council during its regular meeting Wednesday moved ahead with plans to purchase some of the last remaining open space at Keauhou Bay.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs awards grant funds to project to be implemented at Waimea Middle School
A Big Island school is one of two in the state that will benefit from grant funds from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs.
Solid waste facilities to be closed during Ironman
The return of the IRONMAN World Championship to the Big Island this week is necessitating the closure of the county’s solid waste facilities because of road closures associated with the triathlon.
Hawaiʻi police seek public’s help locating missing 81-year-old man
The Hawaii Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating a missing “at risk” 81-year-old male, William Boyd, who was last seen in a green Toyota Prius with Hawaiʻi license plate ZCM251.
State of Hawaiʻi to implement electric vehicle infrastructure plan with federal funds
Under the new National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program, the Hawai’i Department of Transportation will install 11 electric charging stations on six islands with federal funding.
Career Opportunities Ahead: County to Host Online Job Fairs
Do you have aspirations to become a firefighter or police officer? Do you want to work in the fields of parks and recreation? Hawaiʻi County might have opportunities for you.
‘Rising Up’: Kamuela Philharmonic Returns to Kahilu For 18th Season
The Kamuela Philharmonic Orchestra, like the rest of the world, is moving forward and “Rising Up!” for its 18th season and will make its long-awaited return to Kahilu Theatre in Waimea with a series of MasterWorks performances and its first-ever season pops concert.
Waimea Hospital Offering Bivalent COVID Booster
Big Island residents can now receive the newest COVID-19 booster shot at a North Hawai‘i hospital.
