North Hawaii News
Public’s Help Sought Finding Missing Hilo Man
The missing man, 48-year-old Brian Paul Andrade, was last seen Tuesday night in Keaukaha.
School Returns, Motorists Asked to Use Caution
Drivers should be aware of increased traffic, especially around school zones in the morning and afternoon.
Police Warn of Scam Involving Utility Company Bill
The public is being warned about scammers impersonating utility company employees and claiming their service will be shut off.
County Takes Over Issuance of State ID Cards
The function previously handled by the state Attorney General’s office will now be performed at county driver’s licensing offices in Hilo and Kona.
Gov. Abercrombie Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Rev. Aiona
Former Board of Education member died of heart failure December 20 in Honolulu.
2-Car Collision in Honoka`a Injures 7
Accident shuts down both lanes of Highway 19 for several hours.
Body Pulled from Water after Vehicle Found in Papa`aloa River
County chopper had spotted missing person’s vehicle in river.
3 Beaches to Close Early for New Year’s Eve
DLNR shutting down popular destinations to discourage fireworks use.
Donna Mercado Kim Selected as Senate President
Senate Vice President Donna Mercado Kim fills the role left by former Senate president Shan Tsutsui who formally accepted the lt. governor’s post on Thursday.
Police Release Dec. 28 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Ahualoa Water Service Outage Set For Jan. 3
Water will be shut off that morning to allow for a waterline connection.
Researchers Ramp up Production of Moth to Combat Fireweed
The first release of the biocontrol insects is slated for early 2013.
Tsutsui Named New Lt. Governor of Hawai‘i
The announcement came during a press conference this afternoon in which Gov. Abercrombie confirmed the role of Tsutsui as second-in-command of Hawai‘i.
Police Searching for Missing Pahoa Woman
Authorities are requesting the public’s help in finding 31-year-old Kimberly Horoschak.
Anonymous Donor Gives $9.2 Million to University of Hawaii
Funds will benefit a variety of programs and support full-tuition scholarships.
Big Island Memorial Service to be Held for Inouye
Service is open to the public, memorial books will be available for signing.
Lt. Gov. Schatz Appointed to Fill Inouye’s US Senate Vacancy
Lieutenant Governor Brian Schatz was selected today to fill the US Senate Vacancy created by the recent passing of US Senator Daniel Inouye.
