North Hawaii News
Police Release Feb. 7 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Police Want to Question 50-Year-Old Man
Cedric Pulgados is also wanted on an outstanding bench warrant.
Public Warned of Another Court-Based Scam
The latest one involves emails purportedly informing recipients that they are to appear for a court date with instructions to click on a link for information.
Like House Version, Senate GMO Bill Stagnant
While House Bill 2506 waits for a committee hearing, a committee today deadlocked 3-3 on a vote for the Senate’s version that would preempt county anti-GMO laws.
Bill Exempts Disabled Vets From Some Vehicle Fees
Qualifying veterans would still have to pay county fees and weight taxes, which make up the majority of registration costs.
Police Renew Request for Help Finding Missing Men
One is a Kona man not seen since Thanksgiving, and the other is a Kohala man who went missing after saying he was going to go opihi-picking.
Puna Man Missing, and Sought on Warrants Also
Philip Voelker, 23, was last seen near his Orchidland home in November.
Monk Seal and Pup Vacate North Kohala Beach Park
At NOAA’s request, the county had been closing Keokea Beach Park early each night to minimize public interaction with the seal and the pup born in November.
VIDEO: Battle Against Little Fire Ants Picking Up Steam
As horror stories from victims keep growing, state lawmakers are considering 15 bills dealing with the pest that spreads rapidly and packs a powerful bite.
Phone Calls About Clearing Up Warrants a Scam
A spokeswoman for the Sheriff Division said someone pretending to be a deputy is offering to clear warrants for missing jury duty — for a price.
Hilo Girl Missing Since November Located in Good Health
Brianna Kehaulani Freitas-Jones, 16, was located Friday in Puna.
Police Release Jan. 31 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Hawaii Same-Sex Marriage Law Constitutional, Judge Rules
The ruling came in a lawsuit challenging the new law filed by a Republican member of the state House of Representatives.
Astronomer to Discuss Search for Life on Other Planets
Greg Doppmann from the Keck Observatory will speak on his quest for water and organic molecules that make up the compounds favorable for life.
Weather Watches Cancelled; Mountains Mantled with Snow
For the first time all week, Big Island residents don’t have to batten down the hatches and can enjoy the views of snow on Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa.
Funding Released for Park, Small Boat Harbor Projects
On the Big Island, improvements are scheduled for the Wailoa, Kawaihae and Honokohau harbors, and fencing will be installed at a Ka`u natural area reserve.
Flood Watch Extended Again, to Midday Thursday
Continuing unstable atmospheric conditions mean the possibility of heavy rains will continue for another day, particularly over windward areas, forecaster say.
Missing 72-Year-Old Puna Man Found Unharmed
Yukiwo Tara, who had been missing since Friday, was located Monday in Hilo.
State to Pay Settlement After Hawaii Law Ruled Unconstitutional
The Legislature is preparing to pay legal fees paid out by 22 companies who sued the state over a 2011 law later found to be unconstitutional.
UPDATE: Flash-Flood Watch Extended to Noon Wednesday
The moisture-laden remnant of a cold front, combined with an unstable atmosphere, continued to produce rain on the Big Island today.
