North Hawai‘i News
Governor Ige: State Opposes Hawaiian Electric/NextEra Merger
Governor David Ige announced Tuesday that the state opposes the multi-billion dollar Hawaiian Electric/NextEra Energy merger.
PISCES Receives $35K in Grants for Moon RIDERS Program
A total of $35,000 has been awarded to PISCES for it’s Moon RIDERS program from Hawai’i County and the Hawai’i Community Foundation.
Autopsy Results, Identity of Dead California Man Released
The identity and autopsy results of a 61-year-old California man who died when his vehicle hit a cement wall have been released.
Stolen ATV Sought After by Police
The Hawai’i Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a stolen all-terrain vehicle.
Big Island Employment Rate Rises
The unemployment rate on the Big Island rose by nearly a percentage point during the month of June. Hawai’i County holds the state’s highest unemployment rate.
Missing Florida Woman Located
Missing Florida woman Lisa Ann Pindara, who had last been seen Saturday morning, has been located.
Police Seek Suspects in Armed Robbery, Shooting Incidents
The Hawai’i Police Department is seeking suspects involved in two Monday incidents involving a stolen vehicle.
HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown
Traffic fatalities have increased by 75 percent this year, while major accidents are down by six percent and DUI arrests are down by 17.2 percent.
Mayor’s Staff Will Undergo Additional pCard Training
A recent audit report examining county pCard expenditures exposes questionable spending in the Mayor’s Office and county Department of Liquor Control.
Hilo Fuel Prices Slightly Increase, Kona Mixed Bag
Regular and premium fuel prices saw a slight jump this week, while mid-grade held steady. Kona saw a decrease in average regular fuel costs, but a slight increase for mid-grade and premium.
Ige Appoints Executive Office on Early Learning Director
Governor David Ige has appointed Lauren Moriguchi as the director of the Executive Office on Early Learning.
UPDATE: Man Arrested, Charged After Stabbing Pair at Hilo Park
A 32-year-old man was arrested early Monday morning after stabbing a man in the throat and a woman in the leg when a argument reportedly became physical.
HPD Searches for Missing Florida Woman
The Hawai’i Police Department is searching for a 49-year-old Florida woman who was last seen in Wainaku Saturday morning.
Scheduled Lane Closures July 20-24
Multiple lane closures will take place this week along Highway 19.
Parker Ranch Pasture Fire Burns into Third Day
Hawai’i County Fire Department personnel continue to battle a fire on Parker Ranch pasture land. The blaze has been contained to a fire break.
Weekend Land Closures
The State Department of Transportation has announced its scheduled weekend lane closures.
No Tsunami Threat Following 7.5M Santa Cruz Islands Earthquake
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says no tsunami was generated following a 7.5 magnitude earthquake near the Santa Cruz Islands.
Police Release July 17 Warrants
The list informs both the public and the individuals sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
Airport Agricultural Inspection Stations Get Boost
Big Island airports, along with other neighbor islands, will see a boost in their agricultural inspection stations with the recently passed agriculture appropriations bill.
Glenwood Man Charged with Assault, Drug Offenses
An 18-year-old Glenwood man was arrested and charged Thursday in connection to a theft case on July 6 that led to an assault.
