North Hawaii News
USDA Provides $490,000 for Big Island Self-Help Housing
The funding from the agency’s Office of Rural Development will pave the way for construction of 11 new homes in North Kohala and nine in Puna.
Grant to Aid Astronomers in Study of Galaxy Formation
Researchers from four California universities will use a new spectrograph on the Keck I telescope to survey nearly 2,000 galaxies.
Police Release Sept. 20 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Missing Kapa`au Woman Found Unharmed
Police said Claudette Morell was located Thursday morning unharmed.
Votes on ‘Albizia Bill,’ Annual Bus Passes Postponed
The first was moved to Oct. 2, and a bill that would allow Hele-On bus riders to purchase unlimited annual bus passes will be heard on Oct. 16.
Truck Hauling Diesel Burns; Fire Restricted to Cab
The cab of the semi-truck was destroyed by the flames, but firefighters kept the fire from spreading to 8,300 gallons of diesel.
Police Identify Opihi Picker, Cause of Death
James McGivern Jr. of Paauilo died of drowning while picking the mollusk delicacies near Honoka`a.
One Charged Again in Home Invasion, Another Sought
Both Mark McCurley and Kawika Kahee were arrested last month and charged in connection with the July 24 case but were then released pending grand jury actions.
Kapa`au Woman Missing, May Have Gone to Waimanu Valley
Claudette Morell told her mother she was going camping in Waimanu Valley, and her mom later received a text from an unknown person saying that her stay would be extended.
‘Albizia Bill’ Up For Final Vote Wednesday
Bill 64 would expand existing county code to allow the mayor to determine whether landowners should be forced to remove “unsafe flora” from their property.
Warm, Dry Weather Persisting in East Hawaii
Due in part to a lack of rain, the maximum daily temperatures at Hilo’s airport so far this month are running more than 3% warmer than normal.
Apparent Drowning Reported Near Honoka`a
The crew of a fire department helicopter found the man floating face down at an area known as Kawela’s.
Talk to Focus on Effects of Climate Change on Peace
A UH law professor will discuss the potential for conflicts resulting from climate-caused population migration.
Hilo Hydrant Tests, N. Kohala Water Shut-Off Next Week
The county Department of Water Supply has scheduled the hydrant tests for Monday and the hydrant shut-off on Kynnersley Road for Thursday.
Police Release Sept. 13 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Police Investigating Robbery of Kailua-Kona Restaurant
A man entered the establishment after it closed, threatened an employee with a weapon and then stole an undisclosed amount of cash.
Soldiers From PTA Help Out Habitat for Humanity
The 34 members from the 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team earlier this month painted, cleared and cleaned at two homes in Waimea.
USDA Lifts Ban on Sharwil Avocado Exports
Hawaii growers will soon be able to ship their fruit to 32 states.
UPDATE: Governor Lends Support to Suicide Prevention Week
Friday’s vigil in Kona for suicide survivors is part of a variety of awareness efforts.
Flags to Fly at Half-Staff on 9/11 Anniversary
US and Hawaii flags will be lowered in remembrance of Patriot Day and the National Day of Service and Remembrance.
