North Hawai‘i News
Police Release June 20 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Mail Carriers’ Food Drive Tops Half-Million Pounds
Hilo carriers brought in more than 33,000 pounds of food during last month’s “Stamp Out Hunger” campaign benefiting the Food Bank.
Police Looking to ID Couple in Theft Case
The man and the woman are wanted for questioning in an incident that occurred May 6 in Hilo.
Obama Administration Considering Hawaiian Trust Relationship
The Department of Interior will be holding public meetings to gather input on the matter of native Hawaiian governance.
Schatz, Hanabusa to Debate at Hilo’s Sangha Hall
The event is currently the only forum scheduled on the Big Island for the two candidates seeking to fill the remaining term of the late Sen. Daniel Inouye.
Sierra Club Makes Endorsements in Aug. 9 Primary
The environmental group has released its picks of favored candidates in federal, state and county races.
Forum on Energy Issues Set for Tuesday in Kona
State Rep. Nicole Lowen will lead the discussion to include representatives of HELCO, the Blue Planet Foundation and the state agency DBEDT.
State Librarian Richard Burns Retiring
The state library system has made significant advances into the digital age under his tenure, expanding offerings of e-books, e-magazines and internet service.
UPDATE: Missing Maui Woman Located on Hawaiʻi Island
Police say Halley Leah Ries, 28, of Haʻikū, Maui is reportedly with her two daughters, ages 5 and 8 months, and may be operating a gray 2014 Nissan four-door sedan, license ZBN509.
Public’s Help Sought Locating Missing Pahoa Man
Yuriy Shvydkova, 49, was last seen in the Nanawale Estates subdivision on Monday, June 9.
Sublease for Thirty Meter Telescope On Hold
The Board of Land and Natural Resources has asked for research on three legal issues before it votes on an approval for the observatory on Mauna Kea.
Gabbard Calls for Firing of Hawaii VA Health Director
The congresswoman and combat veteran said Wayne Pfeffer was dishonest about wait times for veterans seeking health care in Hawaii.
Police Release June 13 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Kawaihae Man Indicted in Murder of Kona Resident
Martin Frank Booth was charged with second-degree murder in the death of Robert Ryder, whose remains were found in March mauka of Puako Beach Drive.
Second Lawsuit Filed Against County’s Anti-GMO Law
The latest lawsuit asks the US District Court on Oahu to overturn the Big Island law which restricts the growing genetically modified organisms.
Police Community Meeting June 17 in Waimea
The meeting is designed to allow residents of the South Kohala community an opportunity to meet police officers and to discuss any concerns.
Search Called Off For Fisherman Missing in Puna
No sign of the missing Hilo man was found after four days of searching by the fire department and Coast Guard covering more than 900 square miles.
State Asks PUC to Approve Solar System Loan Program
The state is seeking PUC approval of a program designed to help more Hawaii residents afford photovoltaic systems.
Congress Seeks Private Health Care Options for Veterans
The bill follows a scathing audit showing long wait times for initial appointments at VA facilities, with veterans in Hawaii facing the longest at 145 days.
