North Hawai‘i News
Charter School Report: Challenges Remain, but Progress Made
The most recent report is the fourth compiled by the commission since 2012 and includes information from the 2014-2015 school year.
USPS Preps Ahead of Holiday Rush
The United States Postal Service is preparing ahead of the holiday rush, offering suggested deadlines and holiday sending tips.
Grand Princess Rerouted Due to Circuit Breaker Failure
The Grand Princess Cruise ship en route from San Francisco, Calif. to Hilo on Monday suffered a significant failure, causing the ship to reroute to Honolulu.
DBEDT Breaks Down Hawai’i Home Buying
Over a seven year period, the majority of Big Island homes were purchased along the Kohala Coast, in Puna, and in Kona.
EPA Yanks Pesticides Containing Sulfoxaflor
The United States Environmental Protection Agency has cancelled all pesticide licenses for sulfoxaflor-containing products throughout the state.
Confirmed Dengue Count at 112
Confirmed cases of dengue fever on the Big Island have risen to 112, up by five since the last updated case numbers last Thursday.
Siren, EAS Monthly Tests Set
The Hawai’i Emergency Management Agency will conduct testing of outdoor sirens and the Emergency Alert System across the state Tuesday.
Victim of Fatal Thanksgiving Crash ID’ed
The identity of a woman who died in a single-vehicle crash Thursday night in Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park has been released.
Police Search for Missing Teen Noelani Coughlin
The Hawai’i Police Department is searching for the teen, identified as Noelani Coughlin.
Native Hawaiian Election Votes Extended
Na’i Aupuni announced Monday morning that votes for a Native Hawaiian election that could lead to self-governance have been extended.
Final Participatory NextEra PUC Hearing Begins
The State of Hawai’i Public Utilities Commission will get underway with its final component of the participatory progress Monday.
Scheduled Lane Closures Nov. 30-Dec. 4
The State of Hawai’i Department of Transportation and the Hawai’i County Department of Public Works have announced scheduled lane closures for the week.
Police Nab, Charge Murder Suspect
The Hawai’i Police Department has charged 39-year-old Kalani Lono Kaohimaunu, the suspect in a murder that took place in Hilo on Thanksgiving.
Weekend Lane Closure
Rehabilitation work on Umauma Bridge continues as weekend and night work is underway.
Items Stolen from Waianuenue Ave. Establishment
The Hawai’i Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating the items, which were stolen sometime between Wednesday and Friday morning.
Dengue Count Sits at 107
A total of 107 cased of dengue fever have been confirmed by the Hawai’i Department of Health since the onset of the Big Island breakout.
NPS Seeks Volcano Crash Witnesses
Witnesses of a fatal single-vehicle crash at the Pi’i Mauna Drive intersection of Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park are being sought by National Park Service rangers.
Pair Sought in Attempted Hilo Burglary
A duo caught on video surveillance attempting to break in to a Hilo home are being sought by police.
UPDATE: Murder Suspect At Large
The Hawai’i Police Department responded to a Thursday night call, where they found an unresponsive man with an apparent gunshot wound.
