North Hawai‘i News
UH-Hilo Extending Semester at Sea Scholarship Program
Ten scholarships will be given out annually which will allow participants to visit up to a dozen nations.
GET Exemption for Groceries, Medical Care Stalls
A Senate committee had SB2169 scheduled for a public hearing Thursday but deferred it instead.
Solomon, Ruderman Schedule Community Meetings
The “talk-story” sessions held during the Legislature’s five-day recess are designed to give the community an opportunity to discuss legislative priorities.
Man Sought by Police in Domestic Abuse Case
Police say the wanted man, Justin Hollenbaugh, also goes by the name Hacha Carva.
Legislature Takes on Tobacco; Five Bills Considered Today
Lawmakers are considering hiking taxes, regulating e-cigarettes and raising the minimum age to buy tobacco products, but won’t outlaw their possession by minors.
Big Island Lawmakers Join Aerospace Caucus
The lawmakers are promoting a package of legislation to further Hawaii’s efforts in that arena.
Renovations Funded for Hospitals Islandwide
Hilo Medical Center will get new laundry facilities, security upgrades and also planning funds for a new extended-care facility.
Police Release Feb. 7 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Police Want to Question 50-Year-Old Man
Cedric Pulgados is also wanted on an outstanding bench warrant.
Public Warned of Another Court-Based Scam
The latest one involves emails purportedly informing recipients that they are to appear for a court date with instructions to click on a link for information.
Like House Version, Senate GMO Bill Stagnant
While House Bill 2506 waits for a committee hearing, a committee today deadlocked 3-3 on a vote for the Senate’s version that would preempt county anti-GMO laws.
Bill Exempts Disabled Vets From Some Vehicle Fees
Qualifying veterans would still have to pay county fees and weight taxes, which make up the majority of registration costs.
Police Renew Request for Help Finding Missing Men
One is a Kona man not seen since Thanksgiving, and the other is a Kohala man who went missing after saying he was going to go opihi-picking.
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.
