North Hawai‘i News
Police: 33 Kona Burglaries in September
Thirty-three homes were broken into in the Kona District during the month of September.
Missing Kaloli Point Fisherman’s Name Released
The Hawai’i Police Department has released the name of a fisherman who went missing after being swept off a cliff while fishing.
Hilo Woman Goes to Nation’s Capital to Urge Cancer Support
American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network’s Hawai’i State Lead Ambassador, Holly Ho-Chee-DuPont, traveled to Washington, D.C. this week for the annual ACS CAN Leadership Summit and Lobby Day.
HPD Seeks Kona Man on Warrant, Questioning
Nicholas Volpa is being sought by the Hawai’i Police Department on a bench warrant for contempt of court, as well as for questioning in other cases.
Man Wanted on Multiple Warrants Sought
The Hawai’i Police Department is searching for a 36-year-old man wanted on warrants and for questioning in abuse and burglary investigations.
Hawaiian Electric Proposes Renewable Energy Program
Hawaiian Electric Companies proposed a Community-Based Renewable Energy program to the Hawai’i Public Utilities Commission on Thursday.
Sonobe Hong Named New State Sheirff
Renee Sonobe Hong was recently named the Department of Public Safety’s State Sheriff Division Administrator, a role that will take effect on Oct. 16.
Bipartisan Bill Aims to Improve Tourism
Under the bipartisan bill, the Visa Waiver Program would be altered to shorten the waiting time for certain tourist visas and allow tourists to stay in the U.S. for a longer period of time.
October Marks Cyber Security Awareness Month
October has been proclaimed “Cyber Security Awareness Month” in the State of Hawai’i, coinciding with National Cyber Security Awareness Month.
NWHI Expedition Turns Up Large Rates of Unique Species
Among the species of marine life observed were some that had never been seen before, including a possible new species of seahorse and a sea star.
DOI Governance Proposal Receives Mixed Reactions
One day after the DOI announced its Native Hawaiian governance proposal, questions about the validity of the proposal remain.
Ige’s Office Plans Paperless Documents
Beginning Thursday, Oct. 1, Governor David Ige’s office will move towards a “paperless” environment.
Lālāmilo Wind Farm to Save $1M Yearly
The wind farm will be constructed in South Kohala and consist of five wind turbines that will produce a total of 3.3 megawatts of power.
HPD Warns Against Overdue Electric Bill Scam
The Hawai’i Police Department is warning the public about a telephone scam after a Hilo business received a call about an overdue bill.
Legislation Looks to Raise Tobacco Sale Age Nationally
Hawai’i became the first state in the country to raise its minimum tobacco age of sale to 21 earlier this year. Now, the Tobacco to 21 Act seeks to change the age limit nationwide.
Nāālehu Man Sought by Police on Warrant
The Hawai’i Police Department is searching for 26-year-old Nāālehu man Logan Kahele-Bishop, who is wanted on a bench warrant for violating terms of probation.
Monthly Siren Warning System Test Scheduled
Monthly siren testing conducted by the Hawai’i Emergency Management Agency is scheduled for Thursday at 11:45 a.m.
Volcano Man Charged with Firearm Offenses
A man reportedly exited a sports-utility vehicle brandishing a firearm after a verbal altercation took place on Saturday night.
Path to Native Hawaiian Self-Governance Introduced by Feds
A Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding “Procedures for Reestablishing a Government-to-Government Relationship with the Native Hawaiian Community” has been announced.
