North Hawai‘i News
UPDATE: ‘Hilo Will Be the Center of the Storm’
With high winds and heavy rainfall pelting the Big Island, thousands of residents seek refuge at public shelters.
Iselle Update: 9 a.m. Press Conference Highlights
The impacts—in the form of heavy rain, strong winds, and storm surge—are anticipated to begin as early as 4 p.m. on Hawaiʻi Island today, with the center of the storm passing over the Big Island of Hawaiʻi in the late afternoon to evening hours.
Hurricane Iselle Continues on Track Toward Hawaiʻi
The system was located about 1,245 miles east of Hilo, and 1,345 miles ESE of Kahului this morning, and was moving west at 10 mph. The system has sustained winds of 140 mph and is expected to move into the Central Pacific sometime on Tuesday.
Concussions Topic Of North Hawaii Hospital Talk
Melissa Roalstad co-founded Think Head First, LLC, devoted to raising consciousness about and helping to coordinate recovery from concussive injury.
Land Board Clears Way For 30m Telescope Construction
The $1.3 billion telescope would allow researchers to study planets in our solar system, explore other galaxies and help determine the age of the oldest stars in the universe.
Asuncion Held For Three Attempts To Kill Cops
Riley Asuncion, 38, of Puna allegedly assaulted a woman and stole her SUV , then allegedly tried to run down a couple of investigating police officers.
House Passes Bill Boosting International Tourism to US
The measure would extend Brand USA, a promotional program funded by a fee paid by international travelers and matched by the private sector.
Weather Service Watching Systems in Eastern Pacific
One located 1,400 miles from the Big Island has a 30% chance of developing into a cyclone.
Presentations to Educate Kupuna on Fraud Issues
A coalition of county and state agencies will hold the four events islandwide to help senior citizens avoid Medicare, securities and other types of fraud.
Food Establishments to Receive Color-Coded Placards
The new law establishes the use of green, yellow or red cards to indicate each business’ status following food-safety inspections.
Big Island Escapes Most of Wali’s Wrath
Oahu received the heaviest rains of more than an inch per hour which were triggered when Wali’s moisture hit a low-pressure system sitting near Kauai.
Public’s Help Sought in Stolen Credit Card Case
They are trying to identify a man observed using the credit card at a Hilo convenience store last year.
State Closing Waimanu Valley campground, Muliwai Trail
The trail that leads from Waipio Valley to the remote campground could be subjected to flash flooding from rainfall from tropical depression Wali.
Parker School Graduate Honored as Presidential Scholar
Lysha Matsunobu is the fourth student from a Waimea private school to be so honored over the past three years.
Police Need Help ID’ing Couple in Theft Case
The man and woman are suspected of a theft on Wednesday from a department store on Puainako Street.
Wali Weakens to a Tropical Depression
Rainfall of up to a foot is expected in some areas this weekend, although accompanying winds are expected to be typical trades of 10-20 mph.
Police Release July 18 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Police Looking For Man With Six Outstanding Warrants
Pio Kapeli Jr., who is also wanted for questioning in a theft case, has no permanent address but is known to frequent the Puna District.
Vehicles Damaged by Running Over Rocks on Roadways
Two vehicles struck rocks near Alae Cemetery and a third incident occurred on Haihai Street.
Man Wanted by Police for Violating Probation
Police say Kyle Dawson, 32, should be considered dangerous and may be armed.
