North Hawai‘i News
Puna Man Missing, and Sought on Warrants Also
Philip Voelker, 23, was last seen near his Orchidland home in November.
Monk Seal and Pup Vacate North Kohala Beach Park
At NOAA’s request, the county had been closing Keokea Beach Park early each night to minimize public interaction with the seal and the pup born in November.
VIDEO: Battle Against Little Fire Ants Picking Up Steam
As horror stories from victims keep growing, state lawmakers are considering 15 bills dealing with the pest that spreads rapidly and packs a powerful bite.
Phone Calls About Clearing Up Warrants a Scam
A spokeswoman for the Sheriff Division said someone pretending to be a deputy is offering to clear warrants for missing jury duty — for a price.
Hilo Girl Missing Since November Located in Good Health
Brianna Kehaulani Freitas-Jones, 16, was located Friday in Puna.
Police Release Jan. 31 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Hawaii Same-Sex Marriage Law Constitutional, Judge Rules
The ruling came in a lawsuit challenging the new law filed by a Republican member of the state House of Representatives.
Astronomer to Discuss Search for Life on Other Planets
Greg Doppmann from the Keck Observatory will speak on his quest for water and organic molecules that make up the compounds favorable for life.
Weather Watches Cancelled; Mountains Mantled with Snow
For the first time all week, Big Island residents don’t have to batten down the hatches and can enjoy the views of snow on Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa.
Funding Released for Park, Small Boat Harbor Projects
On the Big Island, improvements are scheduled for the Wailoa, Kawaihae and Honokohau harbors, and fencing will be installed at a Ka`u natural area reserve.
Flood Watch Extended Again, to Midday Thursday
Continuing unstable atmospheric conditions mean the possibility of heavy rains will continue for another day, particularly over windward areas, forecaster say.
Missing 72-Year-Old Puna Man Found Unharmed
Yukiwo Tara, who had been missing since Friday, was located Monday in Hilo.
State to Pay Settlement After Hawaii Law Ruled Unconstitutional
The Legislature is preparing to pay legal fees paid out by 22 companies who sued the state over a 2011 law later found to be unconstitutional.
UPDATE: Flash-Flood Watch Extended to Noon Wednesday
The moisture-laden remnant of a cold front, combined with an unstable atmosphere, continued to produce rain on the Big Island today.
Paint Cans Involved in Fire in North Kohala Garage
Firefighters were able to extinguish the fire before it spread beyond one of the garage’s interior walls.
Tourist Robbed at Waimea Shopping Center
The visitor from France was in the center’s parking lot when he had a bag of clothing taken from him shortly before 9 p.m.
Comment Deadline Approaching on Plan to Kill Egrets, Barn Owls
Testimony on environmental study on the federal plan designed to protect native birds the egrets and owls prey upon is due by Monday, Feb. 3.
Hawaiian Paradise Park Man, 72, Missing Since Friday
Yukiwo Tara uses a cane and has a medical condition that requires medication, police said.
UPDATE: 77-Year-Old Puna Man Returns Home
Johannen Poche of Hawaiian Beaches was reported missing Friday and returned home later that day.
Vog-Related Injury is Compensable, Court Rules
The Hawaii Supreme Court has ordered that a former Maui school employee can receive worker’s compensation benefits for an asthmatic condition worsened by vog.
