North Hawaii News
Hawaii to Receive $2.1 Million to Aid Homeless Veterans
The funding is part of $300 million being distributed by the VA nationwide to help approximately 120,000 homeless and at-risk veterans and their families.
Two Sought by Police in Unrelated Cases
Both Andrew Wanat and Kimberly Akina are wanted for violating probation.
Council Confirms Nominations of Kanuha, Leithead-Todd
Duane Kanuha is the county’s new planning director while Bobby Jean Leithead-Todd got the nod as director of the Department of Environmental Management.
Grants to Help Health Centers Assist the Uninsured
The funding from the federal Department of Health and Human Services will assist individuals in obtaining coverage under the Affordable Care Act.
Legislature Funds Physician Training Program in Hilo
The primary care training program at Hilo Medical Center is taking an interdisciplinary approach to help resolve the increasing shortage of doctors.
Abercrombie Vetoes Three Bills, Denies Signature to 12 More
The governor allows five more from his prospective veto list of nine bills to become law without his signature, and signs the ninth.
Sen. Ige Announces 2014 Challenge to Abercrombie
The chairman of the powerful Senate Ways and Means Committee has spent 28 years in the state Legislature.
Applications Being Accepted for Forest Legacy Program
The program which seeks to protect forest land that could end up in development already protects 46,000 acres in Hawaii, mostly on the Big Island.
Body Found at Base of North Kohala Cliff Identified
Police said they don’t believe foul play was involved in the death of the Hawi man.
Sen. Hirono Unveils new ‘virtual office’ website
The new website is designed to make it easier for her constituents to obtain information and present their views to the senator.
State Announces Ungulate Control, Carcass Salvage Dates
The aerial shooting of feral sheep and goats on the slopes of Mauna Kea is required under a federal court order to protect the endangered palila.
Water Shut-Off Wednesday Night in Waimea
The affected area is on Mamalahoa Highway between Lindsey Road and the Carter Business Center.
Law Aims to Help Landlords While Lowering Renters’ Utility Bills
The legislation allows landlords to install photovoltaic energy systems and sell the power to tenants at a reduced cost.
Police Now Say Johnson Suspect in Royal’s Murder
Police said as a result of follow-up investigation, Boaz Johnson is now considered the suspect in the murder investigation.
Hilo, Puna Emergency Siren Failures Traced to Repeater Site
Civil defense officials said radio transmission equipment at Kulani on Mauna Loa failed to send out signals during the monthly test held Monday.
New Law Requires Background Checks for Imported Firearms, Too
The governor also signed a bill that increases the penalties for those who use simulated firearms in the commission of crimes.
Paauilo Men Charged With Livestock Theft
The men were found by a Honokaa rancher Sunday with a butchered calf and a firearm.
It’s Hurricane Season — Time to Check Insurance Coverage
State officials are reminding the public they can shop around for the best prices on hurricane insurance, and to make sure that policies are up-to-date.
Governor Signs Bills Protecting Women and Children
One of the bills makes it a crime to solicit a minor for prostitution.
