North Hawaii News
Hilo Man Missing Since March Found on Maui
Police said Jensen Yadao was found unharmed earlier this month.
Young ‘Flying Tree Snake’ Captured on Oahu
The ornate tree snake native to Southeast Asia is related to the brown tree snake which has wreaked havoc on the environment in Guam.
Summer Food Program Sites, Dates Announced
The USDA-funded program was established to ensure that school children continue to receive nutritious meals when school is not in session.
Police Release May 24 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
8.4-Magnitude Quake Near Russia Too Deep for Tsunami
The powerful tremor last night in the Sea of Okhotsk was followed by a 6.8-magnitude aftershock early this morning.
Police: Anti-DUI Efforts to Increase Memorial Weekend
Checkpoints and roving patrols will be conducted throughout the Memorial Day weekend.
Press Club Names Hee Winner of Lava Tube Award
The award is handed out annually to the individual or organization deemed by the Big Island Press Club to done the most to inhibit the public’s right to access information.
Census Figures Show Hawaii Population Growth Holding Steady
According to the latest estimates, nearly all of the state’s counties are growing at the rate of about 1.0% per year.
No Tsunami from 7.4-Magnitude Quake Near Tonga
The deep earthquake occurred in one of the most seismically active areas of the world where the Australia and Pacific plates collide.
Friday is ‘Don’t Fry Day’ for Skin Cancer Awareness
Over the past three decades, more people have had skin cancer than all other cancers combined.
NOAA Predicts ‘Below-Normal’ Activity This Hurricane Season
The Central Pacific Hurricane Center noted that less activity is no guarantee that a storm won’t impact Hawaii.
US Senate Rejects Change to Sugar Policy
It voted 45-54 to defeat a bipartisan amendment that would have removed protections for domestic sugar producers, including Hawaii’s last remaining plantation.
Keaau Man Sought on $40,000 Arrest Warrant
Arthur Clayton, 51, is wanted on drug charges and for questioning in a theft case.
Gabbard and Hirono See Success With First Legislation
The initial bills introduced by each since taking office in January were the subject of approving votes today.
UPDATE: Police Begin Campaign to Enforce New Seat-Belt Law
One new law extends seat-belt requirements to the back seat, while the other standardizes distracting-drive laws statewide.
No Agreement on Election-Day Registration
A conference committee made up of House and Senate members met six times but could not find a compromise on the legislation.
Police Release May 17 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Search Continues for Missing Man — And His Identity
Police and the Coast Guard have given different names for the man reported missing Tuesday from Waipio Valley after not being seen since the night before.
Police Seek Help Apprehending Suspects
The cases are being featured on Crime Stoppers’ “Hawaii Island’s Most Wanted” television show.
UH-Hilo Faculty Members Honored at Spring Commencement
Honorees included communications instructor Rayna Morel and Hawaiian studies professor Kalena Silva.
