North Hawaii News
Police Release Dec. 27 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Kokubun Retiring; Enright New Head of Hawaii Ag Department
Volcano resident Russell Kokubun, who is retiring as head of the Hawaii Department of Agriculture, will be replaced by Scott Enright, a resident of Hamakua.
DLNR Citing More Illegal Vendors at State Parks
Officials said violations of the state’s rules dealing with commercial activities are particularly on the rise on Kauai.
UPDATE: Man Charged With Harassment by Stalking
A 55-year-old Kamuela man was charged with eight counts stemming from an incident in which he allegedly tried to stop his ex-girlfriend’s new boyfriend.
Gary Gill Named Interim State Health Director
Gill, who is the current deputy health director for environmental health, has served in a wide variety of elected and appointed posts.
Police Looking to ID Man at Scene of ATV Theft
The man whose image was observed by surveillance video in the area of a Paauilo feedlot from which the vehicle was stolen late last month.
Health Department Bans E-Cigarettes From Its Offices
The new policy, which goes into effect Jan. 1, prohibits the use of electronic smoking devices from all Department of Health properties.
$150 Million Project Will Save Energy at Airports
The project to install solar panels and replace power-hungry fixtures is expected to save $519 million in energy costs over the next two decades.
Firecrackers Go on Sale Thursday; HFD Offers Safety Tips
The Hawaii Fire Department offers safety tips and reminds the public about the law regarding the use of firecracker as well as safety tips.
Ban on Under-21 Tobacco Sales Begins in July
Mayor Billy Kenoi said he was endorsing the bill for the good of the community and especially children.
Police Release Dec. 20 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Former Hilo Man Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud
Justin Wade Smith, who stole more than $1 million by making false claims, faces up to 41 years in prison when he is sentenced in March.
40 Million Credit Cards Stolen From Target
State consumer protection officials are offering tips for those who may have been the victim of identify theft.
CDC to Collect Health Data on Native Hawaiians
The federal study will be the first nationally to differentiate Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders from Asian categories.
UPDATE: Senate Passes Budget Without Hawaii Fee Exemption
The state’s Senate and House members said the more than doubling of the airline fee disproportionately affects residents of Hawaii and Alaska.
UPDATE: Flash Flood Watch Upgraded to Advisory
A low pressure system is bringing cool temperatures and heavy rainfall to the Big Island and Maui.
Lawsuit Seeks to Stop Naval Training Plan
The environmental law firm Earthjustice is challenging the National Marine Fisheries Service’s approval of naval training.
Traffic Deaths Down by a Third Over Last Year
There have been 25 traffic fatalities on the Big Island so far this year — including eight in the first six weeks — compared to 37 at this time in 2012.
Food Poisoning Confirmed as Source of Illnesses at Oahu School
Spaghetti cooked the previous day and improperly reheated was determined to be the cause of the illness that struck dozens at the Leeward Oahu School Dec. 10.
