North Hawaii News
Police Looking for Missing Hilo Girl
Brianna Kehaulani Freitas-Jones hasn’t been seen by her family since Nov. 18.
Land Board Defers Mauna Kea Lease Extension Request
The issue of new leases for astronomy purposes on the mountain will be the subject of an EIS. Meanwhile, a judge heard challenges to a new telescope there.
Geminid Meteor Shower Peaking
Weather permitting, the year’s best celestial display will be most visible after the moon sets at about 4:45 a.m. Saturday.
Police Release Dec. 13 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Police Looking to ID Pair Caught on Surveillance Cameras
The two individuals were allegedly trying to break into Blane’s Drive Inn on Waianuenue Avenue in early October.
Americans Urged to Remain Vigilant About Flu Shots
With the peak of influenza season approaching, only 40% of US residents have received a flu vaccination, the CDC said.
Jason Scott Lee is Voice of Palila in PSA
The motion picture star who has a home in Volcano is helping to raise awareness about the endangered Hawaiian honeycreeper.
State Releases Health Insurance Information Sheet
The sheet provides comparisons of existing health insurance plans compared to those provided under President Obama’s Affordable Care Act.
Hawai`i Moves to Top Spot in State Health Rankings
Factors such as rates of uninsured individuals and of childhood immunizations helped push the state to No. 1 in the United Health Foundation survey.
UPDATE: Man Accused of Running Girlfriend Over Surrenders to Police
Justin Lee’s girlfriend was taken to a Honolulu hospital in serious condition following the Monday night incident.
Sig Zane to Deliver Keynote Speech at UH-Hilo Graduation
The well-known artist, clothing designer and Hawaiian cultural practitioner will be joined by Hawaiian Studies major Amanda O’Farrell as student speaker.
UPDATE: Police Locate Missing Man in Wheelchair
John Richard Strange, 70, had not been seen since having contact with a caretaker on Dec. 3.
UPDATE: Missing Hilo Man Turns Up at Police Station
Blake Parker, who also goes by the name Jesse Brewer, showed up unharmed this morning, police said shortly before noon.
Police Release Dec. 6 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Kenoi Signs Anti-GMO Bill Into Law
The mayor also signaled that his administration plans to undertake a year of research into the subject of GMO crops as well as the impact of the bill.
Deadline for 2014 Big Tree Candidates is Dec. 31
Nominations for the biggest trees of each species are being accepted for both the national and Hawai`i lists.
Police Looking to ID Suspect in October Attempted Robbery
The man is wanted in connection with an incident that occurred on Halloween night in the parking lot of Waiakea Villas in Hilo.
Police Officers in Kona, Puna Honored for Investigative Work
Officers Kalae Lee in Kona and Lloyd Ishikawa in Puna have been singled out for their efforts to solve crimes in their respective areas.
Matson Providing Free Shipping of Typhoon Relief Supplies
The company is partnering with a Philippines-based shipping company to bring relief goods donated in Hawai`i and Guam.
UH-Hilo Offering Online Tsunami Preparedness Courses
The courses taught by oceanography professor and tsunami specialist Walter Dudley are self-paced and offer specialized areas of instruction.
