North Hawaii News
Hokule`a, Hikianalia Being Readied for Worldwide Trip
The crews of the double-hulled voyaging canoes moored in Hilo’s Radio Bay are preparing for the three-year voyage which begins with a stop in Tahiti.
Isle’s ‘Most Wanted’ Show Features Arruda, Kane, Black
Inspired by “America’s Most Wanted,” the community television show from Crime Stoppers asks for the public’s help locating fugitives.
Buckle-Up Campaign Running Through June 1
Big Island police are reminding the public that under a 2013 law, if anyone is not restrained in a vehicle it is the driver that gets the $102 ticket.
State to Pay Out $2.9M to Settle Legal Claims
The payouts for judgements and settlements were recommended by the state attorney general and included in Act 80 which was signed into law last week.
Molly Stebbins Named County’s Top Civil Attorney
She will replace former Corporation Counsel Lincoln Ashida, who resigned April 30 to take a position with a private law firm.
Hilo Dentist Creates $500,000 Endowment at UH-Hilo
The gift from Dr. Patsy Fujimoto creates the David C. Purcell, Jr. Endowed Visiting Chair in History to bring distinguished historians to the university.
‘Salute to the Graduates’ Now in its 31st Year
Sixty-Eight of the Big Island’s top high school students are again being honored for achievements in five categories.
UPDATE: Old Highway Through Ahualoa Reopened
The Old Mamalahoa Highway in Ahualoa had been closed since a large eucalyptus tree fell onto the roadway Tuesday night.
UPDATE: Suisan Relocating Office Staff to Ben Franklin Building
The food wholesale firm has already begun demolition of the building destroyed by a fire late Thursday night.
Police Release May 16 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Police Seeking Public’s Help Identifying Man
The man whose image was captured on a surveillance camera in a Hilo store is wanted for questioning in a misdemeanor sexual assault investigation.
UH-Hilo Issues New Policy in Response to Lawsuit
University officials said the interim policy will be in place while it explores possible permanent policy changes.
New Planet’s Distance From Star Will Help Its Study
The gas giant’s orbit means its star won’t interfere with observations.
Huge Eucalpytus Tree Blocking Road in Ahualoa
Traffic on the Old Mamalahoa Highway is expected to be blocked through Thursday.
No Tsunami Threat From 6.5M Micronesia Tremor
The earthquake struck near the Caroline Islands at 10:56 a.m. Hawaii time.
Police Again Ask Public for Help Locating Voelker
Philip Voelker, who is 6-foot-4 and 210 pounds, is both missing and wanted on several outstanding bench warrants.
Hirono, Schatz Support Bill to Lower Student Loan Interest
The bill would bring the rates paid by the more than 38 million Americans with outstanding loans more in line with current rates.
Public Invited to Police Week Ceremonies, Tours
The national observance includes tributes to fallen officers, including four Big Island policeman who died in the line of duty.
Parker Ranch CEO to Speak at UH-Hilo Commencement
An honor student at the University of Hawaii at Hilo College of Hawaiian Language will be the speaker representing the graduating class.
Board Accepts Stover’s Offer to Surrender Medical License
A similar offer by Dr. John Stover to give up his dental license will be taken up by the Board of Dental Examiners board on May 19.
