North Hawaii News
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.
Search Still On for Man Missing from Waipio Valley
John Spillane, known in Hawaii as Kevin Devlin, hasn’t been seen since mid-May when he said he was going swimming at Waipio Valley.
Pahoa Man Sought for Questioning in Robbery, Assault
Michael Carvalho also has two outstanding arrest warrants, and the public is advised not to approach him.
Governor Calls Special Session on Gay Marriage
The Legislature will reconvene on Oct. 28 to consider a bill that would give gay couples the same legal status as opposite-sex couples.
‘Primp Your Pit’ Campaign Extended
Carried out by the Hawaii Island Humane Society, the spay/neuter program for pit bull terriers and mixes has been extended into September.
Boaz Johnson, Stabbing Suspect on ‘Most Wanted’ Show
The two are among those featured on the show being broadcast on Na Leo O Hawaii Community Television on Sundays and Fridays.
Schools on Big Island Lead Drop in UH Enrollment
The University of Hawaii at Hilo and Hawaii Community College had the highest percentage decline statewide in enrollment for the fall semester.
Hawaiian Electric Raises Small-Solar Threshold to 100%
The threshold for small systems, those of 10 kilowatts or less, has been raised to 100% of the daytime minimum load (“DML”) for circuits.
Parents Urged to Return Cards Surveying Federal Impacts
School officials say the federal census survey allows the government to determine the amount of reimbursements to the state for lost local taxes.
Police Release Sept. 6 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
UPDATE: Suspect in Terroristic Threatening Case Located
Tianajade Kalae Mathieu is wanted for questioning in a threat case.
Health Coalition Offering Screenings Island-Wide
The Vision Van and other components of the WE hui will be making 13 stops on the Big Island this month to provide a variety of health services.
Two Inmates Escape From Hale Nani
Police said Robert Garcia and Andrew Wanat were discovered missing during a 10:30 p.m. head count at the minimum-security facility just south of Hilo.
