North Hawaii News
New County Jobless Claims Drop
Hawaii County’s new jobless claim filings were fewer than any other county in the state last week.
Military Hosting Inaugural Firearms Challenge at Pohakuloa
Challenge featuring local law enforcement will test safety, accuracy and confidence.
President Awards Medal of Freedom to the Late Sen. Daniel Inouye
Former Hawai`i senator given the nation’s highest civilian honor.
Hurricane Henriette Expected to Weaken, Pass South of Hawai`i
Latest forecast shows a slight shift south in the next 72 hours, with cooler waters expected to weaken the storm.
Isle Gas Prices Still Highest in Nation
Gasoline prices have fallen on the mainland in the past three months, but Hawaii still has the highest gasoline prices in the nation.
New School Year in Hawai`i Brings New Standards
More rigorous benchmarks are intended to increase focus on non-fiction writing and core math concepts.
Former “Top Male Fittest CEO” Cited for Violating Hawai`i Securities Laws
David Low is accused of using over $200,000 for personal expenditures including car payments, registering a Ferrari, and dining out.
Governor Orders Flags to Half-Staff to Honor Former Rep. Heen
Heen, known in the islands as “Juggie”, served three terms in the 1960s.
Gil Weakens, Hurricane Henriette Still Unpredictable
Hurricane located 1345 miles east south east of Hilo may pass south of Hawai`i on Sunday.
Governor to Launch Statewide Pedestrian Safety Month
Accidents have claimed the lives of five pedestrians on the Big Island so far this year.
Anti-GMO Legislation Withdrawn; New Versions Forthcoming
County Councilwoman Margaret Wille today killed her Bill 79, but new versions of the legislation are expected from her and Councilwoman Brenda Ford.
Grant Allows Fire Department to Expand CPR Training
The Big Island department was among six recipients of the latest round of funding from the HMSA Foundation.
Public’s Help Sought Identifying Man in Surveillance Photo
Police said the man used a stolen credit card in June to purchase two televisions in Kona.
Hirono to Meet With Coffee Farmers, Tour FUDS Sites
US Sen. Mazie Hirono will visit to the Big Island on Thursday including stops at a coffee farm, at the West Hawaii Civic Center and in Waimea.
State Lawmaker Also Targets ‘Tree That Ate Puna’
A $35,000 demonstration program will remove albizia trees in a lower Puna forest reserve and adjacent subdivision.
Gabbard’s First Bill Awaits Obama’s Signature
The Helping Heroes Fly Act expedites airport security screening for wounded and severely disabled veterans and service members.
Juror Questionnaires Being Mailed to 70,000 Big Islanders
Those receiving the forms, which will be used to establish jury pools in 2014, have 10 days to fill them out and return them.
Police Release Aug. 2 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
UPDATE: Police Recover Remains Discovered on Mauna Kea
The skeletal remains, which included a pelvic bone containing an artificial hip, may be those of a man who disappeared on a hike to the summit in 2007.
Meteorologist Dissects Flossie’s Visit
East Hawaii was left mostly dry because the wind shear that sent Flossie’s center north of the Big Island also weakened the moisture left behind.
