North Hawai‘i News
Hawaii Has 80 New Laws; 161 Bills Await Action
Gov. Neil Abercrombie has until July 8 to veto or sign bills, and a June 23 deadline to inform lawmakers of any veto plans.
Public’s Help Sought Identifying Shoplifter
The image of a suspect allegedly taking a cell phone case was captured by a surveillance camera on April 17.
NASA Takes Role on One Telescope; Future of Another Unclear
Ownership of the United Kingdom Infrared Telescope, or UKIRT, is being taken over by UH, but the future of the James Clerk Maxwell Telescope remains cloudy.
Prekindergarten Offered in Eight Big Island Schools
The schools will be available for eligible 4-year-olds who meet age and family income requirements.
Funding Released For Design of Waikoloa Library
Library patrons in Waikoloa Village currently must travel 17 miles to the Thelma Parker Library located in Waimea.
Bill Raising Hawaii’s Minimum Wage Signed Into Law
Act 82 incrementally raises the current rate of $7.25 an hour, which was set in 2007, to $10.10 an hour by Jan. 1, 2018.
Police Release May 23 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Honoka`a Street Closing Today for Western Week Festivities
Mamane Street, from Lehua to Puakalo streets, will be closed beginning at 2 p.m. today for events including a parade and music and dancing in the street.
Thielen: Kentucky’s Experience Will Aid Hawaii Hemp Research
The Oahu legislator said Kentucky’s efforts, which included suing the Drug Enforcement Administration, provides a model for Hawaii to obtain its own hemp seed.
DUI Checkpoints Readied for Memorial Day Weekend
Police are reminding drivers that a designated driver or taxi could prevent both arrests and tragedies during the long holiday weekend.
Hawaii House Members Critical of Freedom Act Changes
Reps. Tulsi Gabbard and Colleen Hanabusa said the bill they co-introduced in October has been stripped of elements needed to rein in the NSA.
Kailua Playground Reopens; Fourth to be Renovated
Two more keiki facilities in Hilo are still to be completed as part of a $3 million program under the administration of Mayor Billy Kenoi.
Slightly Busier Hurricane Season Predicted
The prediction of between four and seven tropical cyclones in the Central Pacific over the next six months is based partly on increasing El Niño conditions.
EBay Victim of Cyber-Attack, Asks Users to Change Passwords
The online commerce giant discovered the database compromise two weeks ago, but said sensitive financial information was encrypted and stored separately.
Hokule`a, Hikianalia Being Readied for Worldwide Trip
The crews of the double-hulled voyaging canoes moored in Hilo’s Radio Bay are preparing for the three-year voyage which begins with a stop in Tahiti.
Isle’s ‘Most Wanted’ Show Features Arruda, Kane, Black
Inspired by “America’s Most Wanted,” the community television show from Crime Stoppers asks for the public’s help locating fugitives.
Buckle-Up Campaign Running Through June 1
Big Island police are reminding the public that under a 2013 law, if anyone is not restrained in a vehicle it is the driver that gets the $102 ticket.
State to Pay Out $2.9M to Settle Legal Claims
The payouts for judgements and settlements were recommended by the state attorney general and included in Act 80 which was signed into law last week.
Molly Stebbins Named County’s Top Civil Attorney
She will replace former Corporation Counsel Lincoln Ashida, who resigned April 30 to take a position with a private law firm.
Hilo Dentist Creates $500,000 Endowment at UH-Hilo
The gift from Dr. Patsy Fujimoto creates the David C. Purcell, Jr. Endowed Visiting Chair in History to bring distinguished historians to the university.
