North Hawai‘i News
Seminar Saturday on Home Loans for Veterans
The seminar being offered by a VA-approved lender will focus on recent changes to again allow veterans to obtain VA loans on homes with water catchment systems.
Police Release Feb. 21 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Program Would Assist Disadvantaged Native Hawaiian Teens
The RISE after-school program would enlist the help of the University of Hawaii at Hilo to provide mentoring, academic and career planning.
Honoka`a Bridge to Close Next Week for Renovations
The project for the Kukuiaonanipahu Stream Bridge on Ohia Street will involve new decking and other improvements.
DBEDT: Construction Leading Recession Recovery
The report from the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism said construction added more jobs than any other industry in Hawaii in 2013.
VA Reverses Policy; Loans for Homes on Catchment OK
The Department of Veterans Affairs will again process new or refinanced loans on homes with water catchment as long as certain guidelines are followed.
Legislature Trying Again for Election-Day Voter Registration
House Bill 2590 looks to resolve differences between the House and Senate that killed the effort in last year’s legislative session.
Hawaii Makes Top Ten in 2013 LEEDS Ranking
The North Kohala Public Library in Kapaau, which received a Gold certification, has solar panels, wind turbines and other environmentally friendly features.
Michael Wilson Appointed to Hawaii Supreme Court
Wilson, a judge since 2000, is a former director of the Department of Land and Natural Resources and member of the Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commission.
AhLoo Located, Charged with Domestic Abuse
The 34-year fugitive was the subject of a notice issued by police on Thursday.
Police Department Recognizes 22 New Officers
The recruits, who have completed six months of intensive training, will now undergo four months of on-the-job experience before becoming solo officers.
Civil Defense to Test Hapuna Siren Thursday
Officials said the departure from the usual siren testing at the beginning of each month is necessary to evaluate the siren in South Kohala.
Hilo Teen Missing Since September Located Unharmed
Desiree Tolentino-Awai, 16, was found in Hilo on Friday.
Abercrombie Names Rosen Head of Department of Health
Dr. Linda Rosen, a deputy DOH administrator and faculty member of the UH medical school, will fill the post left vacant by the death of Loretta Fuddy.
Drivers License Exam to be Offered in Multiple Languages
After a five-year hiatus, the DOT will again provide translated versions of the test, this time in 12 languages in addition to English.
Health Officials Concerned About Measles Case
The case involving an Oahu infant who traveled to the Philippines appears to be the first case in Hawaii since 2010.
AhLoo Wanted on Warrant, in Abuse Cases
Police said the fugitive is homeless but is known to frequent the South Kohala area.
Police Release Feb. 14 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Legal Marijuana Dead, Decriminalized Pot Still Alive
For the second year in a row, a bill legalizing marijuana á la Washington and Colorado fails to gain traction in the Legislature.
