North Hawai‘i News
Man Flees From Police Handcuffed
The Hawai’i Police Department is searching for a man who fled while being arrested in the Ninole area.
Boys to Men Program Seeks Mentors
Boys to Men, a mentorship program on the Big Island, is seeking male volunteers to act as mentors to boys from 11-17 years old.
Cabreros Appointed to HCCC Warden Position
Peter Cabreros, former chief of security at Hawai’i Community Correctional Center, has been appointed to the role of Warden at the facility.
UPDATE: Tropical Depression Four-E Continues to Track North
Tropical Depression Four-E continues to move along in the Central Pacific.
UPDATE: Tropical Depression Four-E Forms in Eastern Pacific
Forecasters are watching Tropical Depression Four-E, which is crossing into the Central Pacific and gaining strength as it moves toward the Hawaiian Islands.
Police Search for Missing Teen
A missing 17-year-old Hilo teen is being searched for by the Hawai’i Police Department.
HPD Weekly Statistical Breakdown
Arrests for driving under the influence remain down from what they were in 2014.
Ige Signs Manufacturing, Medical Amnesty, Farm-to-School Bills
Governor David Ige signed four bills into law Tuesday, covering manufacturing and technology, medical amnesty for overdoses, and the farm-to-school program.
Coffee Farmers to Receive Additional Aid for Borer Control
Coffee farmers throughout Hawai’i and Puerto Rico will receive an additional $1 million to fight the coffee berry borer.
Police Renew Information Request for Wanted Man
The Hawai’i Police Department has renewed its request for information on 24-year-old Kaniaulono Anzai, who is wanted on outstanding warrants.
HPD Seeks Wanted Man
Halatoa Fakatoumafi, 31, is being sought after by the Hawai’i Police Department for contempt of court.
FBI Searches for Jennifer McTigue
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is seeking the public’s help in locating missing fugitive Jennifer Ann McTigue, known formerly as Jennifer Lowe.
Kona Woman Wanted on Warrants
A 21-year-old Kailua-Kona woman is wanted by the Hawai’i Police Department on four outstanding bench warrants.
Hoku Ke’a to be Decommissioned
The University of Hawai’i at Hilo plans to decommission the Hoku Ke’a.
UPDATE: Low Pressure System May Become Tropical Cyclone
A low pressure system currently located about 1,300 miles east southeast of Hilo has a 90 percent chance of becoming a tropical cyclone in the next 48 hours.
High Surf for South Facing Shores
The National Weather Service has issued coastal hazard, high surf and small craft advisories for all islands through Wednesday evening.
CPHC Watches Potential Tropical Cyclone
A potential tropical cyclone, currently located 1,450 miles from Hilo, is being closely monitored by the Central Pacific Hurricane Center.
Schatz, Delegation Meet with VA Secretary
Senator Brian Schatz and the Hawai’i delegation met with United States Department of Veteran Affairs Secretary Robert McDonald to discuss service for Veterans.
Hilo Fuel Prices Drop Slightly
Motorists in Hilo are filling up with an average of $3.30 for regular fuel on Monday, while Kona drivers are seeing averages of $3.53.
Scheduled Lane Closures: July 6-10
The State of Hawai’i Department of Transportation has released its list of weekly lane closures.
