North Hawai‘i News
HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown: 18 Arrested
DUI arrests are down 10.9 percent as compared to last year, while major accidents continue to increase.
UPDATE: Tropical Storm Ana Gaining Strength
As of 5 a.m., Tropical Storm Ana is located about 885 miles ESE of Hilo and 945 miles ESE of Kailua-Kona.
Two-C Could Become Hurricane by Wednesday
Forecasters say that warm water and other factors may keep the storm from diminishing before it closes in on the islands.
New Policy on E-Cigs to Mirror Regular Cigarette Ban
Electronic cigarettes are now prohibited in all State government buildings. The new policy will mirror the current law for regular combustible cigarettes.
Tropical Depression Two-C East-Southeast of the Islands
The Central Pacific Hurricane Center says that there is an 80 percent chance that Two-C becomes a tropical cyclone.
Police Release Oct. 10 List of Arrest Warrants
The list informs both the public and the persons sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
Waimea District Park Subject of Public Meeting
The meeting will allow Waimea residents to get an update on the park’s progress and see renderings of what the first phase of development will look like.
Weekly DUI Stats: 28 Arrested on Big Island Roads
DUI arrests are down 10.5 percent as compared to this time last year. Major accidents, however, are still up by 11.4 percent.
Police Release Oct. 3 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
New Outdoor Warning Sirens to be Tested Thursday
The new sirens are part of a state project to fill coverage gaps and modernize ways of getting warning messages out to the community.
DUI Arrests Fall Further Below Last Year’s Numbers
DUI arrests are down over 11 percent from 2013 (as of Sept. 28). Major traffic accidents, however, are still above last year’s numbers.
Police Arrest 11 Last Week for DUI Offenses
Whie DUI arrests remain down from last year, major traffic accidents are still beyond last year’s numbers by over 12 percent.
Major Traffic Accidents Up Over 13% From 2013
While the amount of major traffic accidents have remained elevated this year, DUI arrests and traffic fatalities are on a downward trend from last year’s numbers.
Lava Flow Moving North Toward Kaohe Boundary
The June 27 Kilauea lava flow gained 150 yards between Saturday and Sunday morning, bringing the flow closer to the Kaohe Homesteads boundary.
Fatal Accident at Kohala Ranch
A 50-year-old Utah man died Wednesday afternoon following a single-vehicle crash in Kohala Ranch.
ACLU Files First Amendment Lawsuit Challenging Local Panhandling Law
A lawsuit filed Wednesday argues that certain Hawai’i County codes unconstitutionally prohibit panhandling.
Lava Flow Update for Sept. 10
The June 27th lava flow that continues to pose a threat to Hawai’i Island’s Puna District has advanced approximately 250 yards since yesterday.
Police Seek Help Identifying Forgery Suspect
Man suspected of using counterfeit money at a fast-food restaurant in downtown Hilo.
Lava Could Reach Pahoa Road by Sept. 24
HVO reports June 27 flow could reach Pahoa Government Road within 16-18 days.
