North Hawaii News
Flags at Half-Staff Today in Remembrance of JFK
The president asked for the nation to join him in mourning the loss of “an extraordinary public servant.”
Police Release Nov. 21 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Council Toughens Restrictions on Tobacco Sales, Including E-Cigarettes
The County Council bill will prohibit the sale of tobacco products to anyone under the age of 21, but exempts those who are 18 or older when it takes effect.
Public’s Help Sought Finding Missing Puna Woman
Police said Charmaine Burns of Hawaiian Paradise Park, who may be driving a green Toyota Echo, has a medical condition that requires medication.
Hawaii Community College Holding ‘Scholarship Night’
The event scheduled for Dec. 4 will help current and prospective students and their parents learn about ways to help pay for tuition for the fall 2014 semester.
Laulima Center Grant Aimed at Cooperatives, Small Businesses
The $200,000 in federal funds will help the non-profit establish, expand or operate businesses in rural areas.
Inouye Honored With Presidential Medal of Freedom
The award means the late senator has now received the highest civilian and military honors.
Council Gives Final Approval to GMO Restrictions
The County Council voted 6-3 to restrict further use of genetically modified crops on the Big Island.
Banks Accepting Philippines Relief; Foundation Matching Donations
The Consuelo Foundation will match each dollar donated up to $2 million, and donations can be made at any of the 11 members of the Hawaii Bankers Association.
Watch Out For Geese, Park Officials Say
It’s nesting time for the nene or Hawaiian goose, and motorists need to be extra cautious driving in areas where they are found.
UPDATE: Missing 16-year-old Puna Girl Returns Home Safely
The missing Kurtistown girl had last been seen Saturday in Hawaiian Acres.
Missing Hilo Woman Found Unharmed in Hamakua
Amanda Schwartz, who hadn’t been seen since Nov. 4, was located in Honoka`a.
Obama Orders Changes to ACA Implementation
The state’s health commissioner has asked Hawaii’s insurance carriers to maintain health plans that would have expired at the end of the year.
Search Suspended for Woman Who Jumped From Cruise Ship
The search that began Wednesday covered more than 10,000 square miles and involved three aircraft, as well as a commercial tug.
UPDATE: Police Identify Driver in Fatal Fuel Truck Crash
The incident at the 64-mile marker forced the closing of both lanes of the highway linking Kawaihae with Waimea for more than six hours.
Police Release Nov. 15 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Heavy Rains Dodge Big Island, Move Northwest
The remnants of a moisture-laden cold front instead moved toward Maui and the rest of the state, and the Big Island should see drier weather this weekend.
Gay-Marriage Law Withstands Court Challenge
An Oahu judge has refused to issue an order preventing the state from issuing licenses to same-sex couples.
UPDATE: Monk Seal Pup a Second-Generation Big Islander
The mother of the pup born Monday night in North Kohala was herself born on the Big Island a little more than five years ago.
UPDATE: Wanted Pahoa Man Located By Police
Airiel Rhodes Jost was wanted for violating probation and for questioning in two robbery investigations.
