North Hawai‘i News
72-Year-Old Woman Missing, May Be in Puna or Hilo
Carol Westbook may be driving a white Subaru Legacy with front-end damage.
Phone and Email Scams Involving Courts Still Occurring
The public is again being warned to be on the lookout for emails supposedly from court bailiffs and phone calls purportedly from sheriff’s deputies.
Volunteers Needed for ‘Malama Maunakea’ Campaign
Participants will pull fireweed and other invasive alien plant species to prevent their spread to the upper slopes of Mauna Kea.
Bill Would Require ‘Made in Hawaii’ Labels for Ag Products
The effort has been criticized by Hawaii farmers and food organizations, and by state officials who say it may be preempted by federal regulations.
VIDEO: Gabbard Pushes for Return of Customs Facility in Kona
The Hawaii congresswoman asked Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson for help restoring international arrivals that were discontinued in 2012.
UH-Hilo Students Presenting Research at Ocean Conference
The subjects of study include microbes in Hilo Bay and geothermally heated water in Kapoho as well as two examinations of the upside-down jellyfish.
Big Island Schools to Benefit from Education Funding
Projects to be funded include ADA and gender-equity improvements, including softball fields at Keaau and Waiakea high schools.
Police Renew Request for Help Finding Fugitive
Moala Kuahuia Kaupu, 21, of Kailua-Kona is wanted in a domestic abuse case.
Scientists to Repeat Presentation on Mauna Loa Flows
The presentations by Hawaiian Volcano Observatory geologists will provide a virtual road trip of impacts from Mauna Loa eruptions on major roadways in West Hawaii.
Hazardous Waste Collections This Weekend in Waimea, Pahoa
Oil-based paints, automotive fluids, batteries and pesticides are among the waste that will be collected.
Police Ask Public’s Help Locating Naalehu Woman
Maffriette Silk, who police said requires medication, was last seen Feb. 5 in Kona.
DOE Convenes Panel to Review Pilot Sex-Ed Program
Pono Choices has been the subject of criticism by Republican lawmakers and of more than 100 pieces of written testimony from the public.
Regents Approve 30m Telescope Lease; Permit Under Cloud
University of Hawaii regents approved a sublease for the Thirty Meter Telescope the same day the permit for the project was being debated in a Hilo courtroom.
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.
