North Hawaii News
HPA, Parker Students Named Hawaii’s Presidential Scholars
Hawaii Preparatory Academy’s Zoe Sims and Parker School’s Paul Gregg were chosen as among the best 141 high school students in the nation.
Police Seeking Assistance Identifying Shoplifting Suspect
The woman is wanted for questioning in a theft that occurred April 8 in South Kohala.
Kamuela on the Coast? Say It Isn’t So (It Isn’t)
Parents Magazine isn’t setting a good example when it comes to Hawaii’s geography.
Big Island Man Sought by Police in Abuse Case
Police said Raneiri Montijo, who also goes by the first names Adrian and Ray, is in his 30s and has lived in Hilo and Kona and also has ties to the Ka`u area.
Tsunami Preparedness Workshop Set for May 21
The event co-sponsored by the Hilo Downtown Improvement Association will help businesses and the general public prepare for possible devastating seismic waves.
Volcanic Eruptions Here, There and Almost Everywhere
Scientists from Hawaiian Volcano Observatory say there’s good reason to think that future Hawaiian eruptions will occur not only on the Big Island.
DHHL: New Funding Will Allow Greater Homestead Development
The Department of Hawaiian Homelands said its largest state appropriation ever will allow it to develop a greater number of leases for Hawaiians.
Hanabusa Makes It Official, Will Take On Schatz in 2014
The winner of next year’s general election will serve out the remaining two years of the term of the late Sen. Daniel Inouye.
Legislature Adjourns 2013 Session
Lawmakers took up dozens of bills on the session’s final days Tuesday and today.
Police Release May 2 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Four Big Island High Schools Listed in National Ranking
The four were among 11 in Hawaii earning bronze medals.
HMSA Granted Reduced Small Business Rate Increase
Hawaii’s biggest health insurer had sought an 8.6% hike but was granted a 6.8% increase.
Dry Times: Waimea Water System in Conservation Mode
The Department of Water Supply has put residents there on notice that a voluntary conservation request could become mandatory if usage does not decrease.
Humane Society Offering Low-Cost Sterilizations Next Month
The organization will provide 100 spay/neuter procedures for $20; appointments will be taken beginning on Monday.
Gabbard to Speak at UHH Commencement on May 11
The class of 2013 speaker will be Ashlee Kalauli, a mathematics major from Honokaa who graduated from high school at Kamehameha Schools – Hawaii.
Recycle Hawaii to Assist in Tsunami Debris Cleanup
The Big Island organization is among six non-profit groups statewide chosen to participate in the $100,000 program.
State and Counties Ink Four-Year UPW Contract
The agreement ratified last week calls for 4% annual raises for the blue-collar government workers.
UPDATE: Firearm Background Check Bill Approved, Sent to Governor
The bill expanding background checks for those bringing firearms into Hawaii passes the Legislature with four negative votes.
Police Department Again Conducting Internet Public Survey
The anonymous survey will be conducted throughout the month of May.
HVO Reports Thefts, Vandalism of Equipment; Seeks NetQuakes Volunteers
Theft and vandalism of remote monitoring sites is a growing problem, scientists say, and could be mitigated by adding more home-based seismic stations.
