North Hawai‘i News
Stover to Shutter Dental Practice, Newspaper Reports
The dentist and surgeon who has been the target of a dozen complaints filed with state regulators is stopping work as of today, a Honolulu newspaper reports.
Public Meeting in Kona Next Week on County Budget
The public will have a chance to weigh in on the budget Tuesday at the West Hawaii Civic Center; the County Council will vote on the spending plan in May and June.
Police Release April 11 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Hawaii Lawmakers Push for Extension of Brand USA
The program which promotes international tourism is funded by fees paid by overseas visitors and matched by the private sector.
Three Post Offices Offering Late Tax-Day Collections
Hilo’s airport post office and post offices in Kailua-Kona and Kamuela will provide an April 15 postmark for returns mailed by midnight Tuesday.
KTA’s Kurisu Being Honored by UH Ag School
The College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources is giving him the Ka Lei Hano Heritage Award for his efforts promoting agriculture in post-sugar Hawaii.
Military Drone Training Planned for Big Island Saddle
Beginning this summer, the US Marine Corps plans to move an unmanned aircraft squadron and its 57 drones from California to its base at Kaneohe Bay on Oahu.
UH-Hilo Alumna Recipient of Pew Marine Research Grant
Louisa Shobhini Ponnampalam, a 2003 graduate of the UH-Hilo marine science program, is studying the habitat of dugongs along the coast of Malaysia.
‘U Drive U Text U Pay’ Campaign Begins Thursday
Police nationwide will be increasing enforcement of laws banning hand-held use of cell phones and other activities that take drivers’ eyes or minds off the road.
Kona Teen Missing Since February Located
Police said Shellsea Gouveia-Asuncion was found last Thursday.
Hilo Man Facing Felonies for Posing as Building Contractor
Ricky Mesa is the first to be prosecuted on the Big Island under a 2012 law making it a felony to falsely claim to be a licensed contractor.
Police Seeking Teens Missing in Unrelated Cases
Two of the teenagers are from Hilo while the third is missing from Kona.
Police Investigating Report of Threat Against Woman
The incident involved a man brandishing a knife on Feb. 5 near Da Store on Kahakai Boulevard in lower Puna.
‘Planting’ Pinwheels for Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention
The awareness and education effort will take place Wednesday in Hilo and next Monday in Kona.
Waiakeawaena Playground Closed for Renovation
The playground on Kilauea Avenue, which will be closed until June, is the sixth in recent months to undergo renovations on the Big Island.
UPDATE: Hilo Man Wanted in HPP Burglary Captured
Darren Ornellas had been sought in a burglary that occurred Thursday observed by a neighbor.
UPDATE: Keaau Woman Missing Since March Located
Police had told the public that Karissa Hirahara, 24, may be located in lower Puna.
Albizia Control Workshops Set for April 12, May 10
The events will teach community volunteers safe ways of controlling the invasive tree that overwhelms native forests and threatens homes and property.
Police Release April 4 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Judge Rejects Appeal of Thirty Meter Telescope Permit
Circuit Court Judge Greg Nakamura said the state Board of Land and Natural followed proper procedure when it issued the permit in 2011.
