North Hawaii News
Charity Walk Decides Which Mayor Gets Coveted Koa Slippah
The Big Island version of the Visitor Industry Charity Walk will be held this year on Saturday at the Mauna Lani resort.
Police Release May 9 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Police to Hold ‘Active Shooter’ Presentation in Kona
The Hawaii Police Department said the presentation is designed to help individuals increase their survivability should they encounter violent situations.
Tokuda Credited With Improving Hawaii Charter Schools
The state senator from Oahu received national recognition for her legislative efforts to improve Hawaii’s charter school system.
UPDATE: Missing Man Found in Lava Field Near Vehicle
Police said Arthur Medina, 33, was taken to North Hawaii Community Hospital for treatment of unspecified injuries.
Semifinalist From Big Island Named US Presidential Scholar
Lysha Matsunobu, one of two scholars selected from Hawaii, will be honored at a ceremony next month in Washington DC.
Citing Vermont Bill, Gabbard Renews Call for GE Labeling
The US representative, cosponsor of a federal bill to require labeling of transgenic foods, notes that Vermont will be the first state to enact such a law.
Robbery Reported Monday Night in Liliuokalani Gardens
The suspect punched a man and stole his backpack before driving away in what may have been a dark blue older-model Honda CRV.
Parker School Announces Scholarship Winners
Each winner of the Richard Smart scholarships for 9th graders and the Ulu Pono scholarships for middle-school students will receive $8,500 annually.
Fire Department Welcomes 13 Graduating Recruits
The members of the 42nd Fire Fighter Recruit Class have undergone 12 months of intensive fire, rescue and medical training.
Man Wanted for Probation Violations Frequents South Kohala
The 5-foot-11 Hakunaalii Kane is also wanted on three outstanding contempt warrants.
Waiakea Uka Park Latest to Receive New Playground
The park on Ainaola Drive in mauka Hilo is among six keiki playground projects initiated in Hawaii County over the past several years.
Money Released for Queen Kaahumanu Widening Project
Other infrastructure funding was released for drainage improvements at Hakalau Bridge and for a study of navigation and surge effects at Hilo Harbor.
Funding Boosted For Battle Against Coffee Berry Borer
The US Department of Agriculture has committed another $700,000 to help control the beetle which has caused $9 million in damage to Hawaii coffee crops.
Louie: State Won’t Defend Outdated Same-Sex Law
Hawaii’s attorney general says there’s no point in responding to an appeal of a state statute that’s been rejected by courts and overridden by a new law.
Man Wanted on Outstanding Warrant, and For Questioning
Kaina Black is homeless but is known to frequent the Kona and South Kohala areas.
UH-Hilo Faculty Honored at Hawaii Book Awards Ceremony
English Professor Mark Panek won the top award in literature for a novel about a Hawaii at a crossroads following the death of a longtime political patriarch.
Men Rescued From Stalled, Sinking Watercraft
The two men aboard the jetski-type craft were unable to reach shore near Paauilo because of high cliffs in the area.
Public’s Help Sought Locating Missing Pahoa Woman
The family of Melissa Rigby, 43, has not heard from her since Tuesday.
