North Hawaii News
Omori Confirmed as Director of County Research and Development
She has served in a variety of roles in county government including most recently as the department’s acting director.
Free Hepatitis Screening Offered on Monday, May 20
Screening for the disease known as the “silent epidemic” will be held in Hilo, Keaau and Kailua-Kona.
UPDATE: No Sign Wednesday of Missing Waipio Valley Swimmer
The fire department search for a 62-year-old Honoka`a man entered its third day this morning.
Nominations Being Accepted for Bank’s Community Award
The 2013 Monty Richards Hawaii Island Community Award will provide grants of up to $25,000 for the selected non-profit organization.
Hirono Amendments Move Through Senate Committee
One measure would reduce a financial burden on the state by restoring Medicaid eligibility to Micronesian compact migrants.
Police Week Ceremonies Include Honoring Those Slain in Duty
A ceremony similar to the one held Monday in Hilo is being held today in Kona.
More Projects Cited From 2013 Legislative Session
Lawmakers outline more of the items resulting from $292 million in capital improvement funding for the Big Island.
7.0-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Marianas; No Tsunami Generated
According to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center, the tremor did not generate a Pacific-wide tsunami.
For Fifth Year in a Row, Wet Season Dry in South Kohala
The hydrologist for the National Weather Service’s Oahu office said drought continues to plague some portions of the eastern end of the state.
Flags at Half-Staff Saturday to Honor Hawaii-Born Pilot
Gov. Neil Abercrombie ordered the action in remembrance of Air Force Capt. Reid Kijiro Nishizuka, who died April 27 in Afghanistan.
Police Release May 10 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Police: No Investigation of Judges Underway
Police Chief Harry Kubojiri said an attorney’s claim that the department is investigating the judges’ actions in foreclosure proceedings is false.
Novel by Volcano Author Peek Garners Award
“Daughters of Fire” is among the finalists for the Benjamin Franklin Gold Award for popular fiction.
Police Warning Public About Bank Email Scams
The scams also known as “phishing” involve official-looking emails purportedly from banks and asking for personal financial information.
Killer of 6-Year-Old in 2001 Found Dead in Cell
Mark Davis Jr., 25, was acquitted in 2005 of the rape and murder of Kauilani Tadeo by reason of mental illness.
Partial Solar Eclipse to Occur Thursday Afternoon
The event can be viewed safely via a live feed over the internet or by using pinhole projection.
More Big Big Island Trees Added to National Champions List
Five of the six new Hawaii additions to the 2013 roster of the National Big Tree Program are found in Hawaii County.
Letter Carriers’ Food Drive This Saturday
Residents are urged to place non-perishable food items next to their mailbox prior to their usual pickup time to be collected by their mail carriers..
Hilo’s Shroud of Vog Could Stay Until Friday
The National Weather Service said tradewinds are not expected to return until the end of the week.
HPA, Parker Students Named Hawaii’s Presidential Scholars
Hawaii Preparatory Academy’s Zoe Sims and Parker School’s Paul Gregg were chosen as among the best 141 high school students in the nation.
