North Hawaii News
Former Big Isle Educator Retires Under Cloud
John Sosa, a former principal at Waiakea High School and island-wide deputy superintendent, is the subject of an internal investigation by the state DOE.
Supreme Court Upholds New Big Island Senate Seat
The high court affirmed an earlier ruling by a federal court in Hawaii that the state’s reapportionment plan did not violate the US Constitution.
Big Surf Coming; Hawaii Island Could See 20-Foot Waves
The National Weather Service is predicting waves of up to 50 feet across parts of the state.
Aerial Shooting of Sheep on Mauna Kea Scheduled
Six upcoming dates have been set for the effort mandated by a 1978 order by a federal court to protect the habitat of palila, an endangered endemic honeycreeper.
Velveeta Product Recalled Over Soy Ingredient
The packages of Kraft Velveeta Cheesy Skillets Singles Ultimate Cheesburger Mac failed to list in the ingredients that they contain soy, an allergen.
Kenoi Attending Mayors’ Conference in Washington DC
Kenoi will be joining the state’s other four mayors and members of President Obama’s cabinet to discuss issues that affect municipalities.
Kohala Man Missing Since Sunday
Police said Jonathan Riviera, 38, has a condition that requires medication.
State Looking to Recruit Sheriff’s Deputies on Big Isle
The three-week recruitment period begins Saturday, Jan. 18.
Police Release Jan. 17 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Big Isle Drought Declaration Triggers USDA Loan Assistance
The federal Department of Agriculture has issued the disaster declaration for both Hawaii and Maui counties.
Big Island Teachers Become Nationally Certified
The partnership with Kamehameha Schools is boosting the certified teacher growth rate in Hawaii.
Keck Plays Prominent Role at Astronomical Symposium
Findings involving the observatory atop Mauna Kea focused on early galaxy formation and exoplanets.
Hilo Woman Missing Since Saturday
Police are asking the public to help locate 32-year-old Malia Pelekane.
UPDATE: Man Wanted in Theft Case Surrenders to Police
Benjamin Fonseca turned himself in at the Hilo police station where he was arrested on suspicion of two thefts and 28 counts of forgery.
UPDATE: Fugitives Wanted on Bench Warrants Located
Police had asked for the public’s help locating Shaylyn Araw and Bryce Feary, both of whom were the subject of high-bail arrest warrants.
Target Offering Shoppers Free Credit Monitoring
The chain is offering the service in the wake of two data breaches that resulted in hackers obtaining financial and other information on 70 million shoppers.
2014 Hawaii Legislature Set for Opening Day
This year state lawmakers will welcome former legislators in observance of the 55th anniversary of statehood.
Police Looking to ID Suspect in Attempted Bank Robbery
The man’s image was captured on video surveillance as he unsuccessfully tried to rob the Territorial Savings Bank on Makaala Street on Friday.
Police Say Wanted Hilo Man Armed and Dangerous
Keahi Calvin Sale is wanted on outstanding warrants that don’t allow release on bail, and for questioning in other unrelated investigations.
Kona Man Sought in Domestic Abuse Case
Moala Kuahuia Kaupu, 21, of Kailua-Kona has both ears pierced and a scripture tattoo on an inner forearm.
