North Hawai‘i News
Tropical Storm Forms West of the State
Tropical Storm Halola has formed far west of the state, and is not expected to have an impact on Big Island weather conditions.
Fence Posts Stolen from Hamakua Property
The Hawai’i Police Department is seeking information regarding 47 T-rail posts stolen from a Hamakua property earlier in the week.
Incident Report Details Problems on Mauna Kea
Prior to Friday’s Board of Land and Natural Resources meeting, University of Hawai’i released a Mauna Kea incident report, written by rangers who work there.
Police Release July 10 Warrants
The list informs both the public and the individuals sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
BOE Names New Board Members
Four new Board of Education members were recently confirmed by the State Senate.
Mammal Hunting at PTA
Army officials will open several training areas over the weekend for bow hunting of mammals.
UPDATE: CPHC Tracks Three Storms, Ela Downgraded
The Central Pacific Hurricane Center is watching three storms in the Central Pacific.
CPHC Now Tracking Three Tropical Depressions
While Tropical Depression Ela continues to track away from the Big Island, two additional Tropical Depressions have formed, each posing no threat to the islands.
No Tsunami Threat Following 7.0M Solomon Islands Earthquake
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says no tsunami was generated following a 7.0 magnitude earthquake in the Solomon Islands.
Federal Suit Against State on Mauna Kea Access Heard
A Federal District Court judge Thursday heard a suit from Francis Nobriga, alleging that state agencies have limited cultural and religious access on Mauna Kea.
Central Pacific Storm Ela Downgraded to a Depression
The Central Pacific Hurricane Center has downgraded Central Pacific storm Ela from a tropical storm to a tropical depression.
HPD Warns of Telephone Scam
Telephone scammers falsely identifying as Department of Water Supply officials are making fraudulent attempts to obtain personal information.
UPDATE: Diver Found Unresponsive off Punalu’u
United States Coast Guard and Hawai’i County Fire Department crews are searching for a free diver who went missing off the shore of Punalu’u Thursday morning.
Police Seeks Owner of Antique Pistol
The Hawai’i Police Department is seeking the owner of an antique pistol that was recovered during an investigation.
UPDATE: Man Who Escaped Arrest Located, Charged
On Wednesday, the Hawai’i Police Department located Dillon Revilla, who escaped while being arrested a day earlier.
UPDATE: Tropical Storm Ela Tracks North
Tropical Storm Ela developed overnight Wednesday and is on a track to the north of the islands.
Group Returns from Joint Expedition to Papahānaumokuākea
A group of traditional navigators, cultural practitioners, and government and university researchers have returned from their first-ever joint expedition.
Tropical Storm Ela Moving Farther from Island Chain
Tropical Storm Ela has formed less than 700 miles from Hilo, but is continuing to track farther away from the Big Island and Maui.
Police Seek Identity of Pair Involved in Robbery
The Hawai’i Police Department is seeking the identity of two suspects involved in an incident Wednesday afternoon involving a stolen vehicle.
Federal Suit Alleges Religious Limits on Mauna Kea
A lawsuit against various state agencies by Frank Nobriga alleges that religious and cultural practices are being restricted atop Mauna Kea.
