North Hawaii News
Police Investigating Shooting Saturday in Eden Roc
Officers are looking for a man known only as “Dennis” after finding a 30-year-old man with gunshots in the Puna subdivision late Saturday morning.
Big Island Telescopes Provide Insight on Cosmic Food Chain
Instruments on the Subaru and Keck observatories are helping astronomers learn about how small galaxies are absorbed into larger ones.
Thirty Meter Telescope Sublease Gets Tentative Approval
The land board issued the sublease pending resolution of contested case hearing requests by two individuals and the Office of Hawaiian Affairs.
Police Release June 27 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Police: Fugitive is Armed and Dangerous
Dale Arruda is wanted on a no-bail warrant for allegedly violating parole and in two investigations involving car thefts.
Keaau High Students in Innovative Summer Program
The Kupa-`Aina summer bridge program at the University of Hawaii at Hilo will provide cultural experiences along with college credits and admission.
Hawaii County Residents Second Oldest in State
The median age of Big Island residents is 41.3 years, and Hawaii County is the only one among the state’s four main counties where the median isn’t dropping.
Kia`aina Unanimously Approved for Interior Post
The former DLNR administrator with extensive congressional staff experience had been nominated by President Obama as assistant secretary for insular affairs.
County Agency Looking to Wind to Power Pumps
The Department of Water Supply plans to rebuild the Lalamilo Wind Farm to provide electricity for the water system serving Kawaihae and Puako.
New Law Makes ‘Revenge Porn’ Acts a Felony
Hawaii joins 10 others states in outlawing the internet distribution of nude images with intent to harm.
Researchers Studying More of Loihi’s Secrets
Scientists will use a deep submersible vehicle to sample thick mats of iron-eating bacteria found on the lower slopes of the active underwater volcano.
Mobile Pet Adoption Event in Kona Saturday
The Hawaii Island Humane Society will have a wide variety of adoptable pets available at the Kealakekua Ranch Center in Captain Cook from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Hospital Officials to Brief Lawmakers on Budget Plan
The state’s hospital system is facing a $48 million budget shortfall, and Hilo Medical Center’s share of the cuts is $9 million.
Annual Backpack Drive Underway; Police Accepting Donations
Now in its sixth year, the drive held in conjunction with HOPE Services Hawaii provides backpacks to children most in need around the Big Island.
Abercrombie Plans to Veto 10 Bills
The legislation includes measures dealing with order of succession, law enforcement in harbors, financial disclosure and state insurance law.
Environmental Commission Vice-Chair John Dill Dies
Dill, 38, also a former Ethics Board chairman, apparently suffered a heart attack and died at Hilo Medical Center on May 29.
Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Focus of Task Force
The Legislature created the task force which will present its recommendations on the establishment of Hawaii dispensaries to lawmakers before the 2015 session.
UPDATE: Another Strong Earthquake, Still No Tsunami Threat
The second tremor, in the Aleutians, was initially listed with a magnitude of 7.1 and later upgraded to 8.0, and followed one of 7.2 magnitude in New Zealand.
Forestry Group Launches Reforestation Initiative
The Hawaii Forest Industry Association is marking its 25th anniversary with the “Mahalo Aina: Give Back to the Forest” initiative.
