North Hawai‘i News

2014 General Election – 8:30 P.M. Printout

The results, released at approximately 8:30 p.m., account for 215,552 votes. Nineteen Hawai’i County precincts are counted in this printout.

2014 General Election – 7:10 P.M. Printout

The results, released at approximately 7:10 p.m., account for 138,172 votes.

HPD Weekly DUI Statistics and District Breakdown

The Kona district continues to lead the Big Island in DUI arrests. Traffic fatalities this year have decreased by 52.2 percent compared to last year.

North Kohala Shark Attack

A North Kohala beach is closed after what was described as a 10 to 12 foot Tiger shark attacked a 32-year-old woman.

Police Release Oct. 31 List of Arrest Warrants

The list informs both the public and the persons sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.

HPD Weekly Statistical Breakdown: 17 Arrested

DUI arrests are down 11.2 percent as compared to last year, while major accidents continue to increase.

Police Release Oct. 24 List of Warrants

The list informs both the public and the individuals sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.

SBA Makes Disaster Loans Available After Iselle’s Impact

A Disaster Loan Outreach Center has opened at the Pahoa Community Center for those wishing to apply for federal disaster loans to cover damage caused by Tropical Storm Iselle.

Police Identify Man Killed in Waimea ATV Incident

An autopsy is being performed to determine how Willard Rapoza Jr., who was found unresponsive under an ATV in Waimea, exactly died.

Kona District Has Most DUI Arrests in 2014

Kona leads all districts with over 36 percent of all DUI arrests made this year.

Flood Advisory for Kona Area Expires

Coastal waters around the Big Island remain under a Small Craft Advisory until 6 p.m. Sunday.

2 P.M. UPDATE: Flood Warning Extended, Conditions to Improve

A gradual improvement in conditions is expected for Hawaii County starting tonight, but the threat for heavy rain still exists along the southeastern coast.

Small Numbers Turn Up at Big Island Red Cross Shelters

One shelter, Waiakea High School, did not have a single person walk in during Hurricane Ana’s presence around the island.

BREAKING: Flash Flood Warning, Wind Advisory for Hawai’i County

Hawai’i County Civil Defense reported road closures due to flash flooding near Kawa Flats between 57 and 58 miles markers of the Mamalahoa Highway.

2 A.M. UPDATE: Tropical Storm Watch Cancelled

While the Tropical Storm Watch was cancelled, a flood advisory remains in effect for the Big Island until 4:30 a.m.

11 P.M. UPDATE: Ana Strengthens, Tropical Storm Conditions Unlikely

The intensity of the Hurricane Ana has increased a bit since the last update and the track still brings Ana south of the islands through the forecast period.

8 P.M. UPDATE: Impact Update on Hurricane Ana

No changes have been made to the alerts that are posted. The intensity has not changed since the last update but the track has been nudged farther west.

Ho’okena Man Wanted for Violating Probation

Matthew Alani, 29, is also wanted for questioning in connection to an abuse case.

Police Release Oct. 17 List of Arrest Warrants

The list informs both the public and the persons sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.

2 P.M. UPDATE: Ana Strengthens, But Forecast Remains Unchanged

Gusts up to 40 miles per hour and waves reaching 15 feet have already been felt at South Point.
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