North Hawaii News
County Attacks Fire Ants At Richardson Ocean Park
The county is trying to combat colonies of the ‘little fire ants,’ which can cause a painful sting, at the popular beach park in Keaukaha.
Flood Advisory Issued for Hamakua Coast
The National Weather Service said moderate to heavy rain was occurring around Honoka`a, with the advisory expected to be in place until 8:15 p.m.
Weather Service Issues High Wind Watch for Weekend
Trade winds of 35 to 45 mph with gusts of up to 65 mph are expected, especially in leeward sections like South Kohala.
Police Release March 14 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Kona Teen Missing Since Feb. 24
Police are asking for the public’s help locating 16-year-old Shellsea Gouiveia-Asuncion.
Public Invited to Submit Properties for Open Space Program
The nominations will be reviewed and prioritized by the county’s Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Commission.
House Approves Its Version of State Budget
The $12 billion supplemental spending plan for the upcoming fiscal year funds a new pharmacy school building, and part of the cost of a new Kona courthouse.
Sentencing of Christies Delayed Again, Now Set for April 28
Five of their 12 co-defendants from the Hilo cannabis ministry bust have already learned the outcome of their cases, with sentencing scheduled for six more.
17-Year-Old Hilo Girl Missing Since Late February
Brianna Freitas-Jones was last seen in Hilo on Feb. 28.
Kakesako Named Deputy Director for Department of Agriculture
The new second-in-command at the DOA previously worked as a legislative administrator for two Big Island senators.
FBI Searching Big Island for Alleged Terrorist Fugitive
The FBI is offering a reward of $250,000 for Daniel Andreas San Diego, who the agency believes could be in Puna.
Hawaii Meth Project Seeking Advisory Council Members
Candidates for the 2014-15 Teen Advisory Council include all high school students entering grade 9 or higher this fall.
Judge Orders County to Stop Registering GMO Farmers
Judge Greg Nakamura issued the temporary restraining order in response to a lawsuit filed this week challenging the law approved late last year.
Police Release March 7 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Souki Reprimands Hanohano, Threatens Removal of Chairmanship
The House speaker sent the Big Island lawmaker a letter calling her conduct unacceptable, disruptive and in violation of the House Code of Legislative Conduct.
Crumbling Asteroid a First, Astronomers Say
The Keck Observatory on Mauna Kea helped in the analysis of what scientists say is the first confirmed observation of an asteroid breaking up in space.
House Budget Contains Funding for Pharmacy School Building
The proposed supplemental spending plan contains $33 million for a permanent home for the College of Pharmacy, which administrators say is crucial to its future.
County Offering Low-Interest Home Repair Loans
The Residential Emergency Repair Program provides low- to moderate-income homeowners an opportunity to make a variety of home renovations.
County Seeking Proposals for Garbage-Reduction Facility
The company chosen would finance the facility to be built near Hilo’s landfill; ownership of it is still be be determined.
Today a Good Day for Asteroid Flybys
Two asteroids flew by the Earth today, both inside the moon’s orbit with one just 35,000 miles above the surface.
