North Hawai‘i News
Hawaii Judiciary Seeking Court Interpreters
Court interpreter applicants must attend a two-day workshop, two of which are scheduled for the Big Island in March.
Men Sought on Outstanding Warrants in Separate Cases
Police are asking for the public’s help locating Chad Simmerman and Kainoa Black, who are both wanted on warrants and for questioning in unrelated matters.
Forecast Calls for More Cool Nights, Possible Thunderstorms
A low-pressure system to the northeast and a recently passed cold front contributed to a cool night Sunday, although nothing that was record-shattering.
Gabbard Begins Mandatory Annual National Guard Training
The first-term congresswoman, who is also a military police captain, reported to a fort in Missouri for the two weeks of service.
Police Release Jan. 3 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Isle Drying Out After 2+ Feet of Rain; More Coming
National Weather Service gauges recorded double-digit rainfall in at least five locations; a new system approaching will bring more rain and maybe thunderstorms.
Hawaii County Designates ‘Treecycling’ Locations
Christmas trees free of tinsel and all other decorations can be dropped off at designated locations at landfills or certain transfer stations.
Hole Opens in Mauka Paauilo Road, Swallows Truck
The woman driving the pickup that went into the hole was able to escape unharmed, but shaken.
Weather Closes Laupahoehoe, Keaau and Pahoa Libraries
The state library system said an announcement would be made as to their reopening.
UPDATE: Storm Not Yet Done With Big Island
Forecasters say the low-pressure trough that has brought torrential downpours, thunderstorms and even hail is moving — albeit slowly — away from the Big Island.
Hamakua, Hilo and Puna Pounded by Storm
The National Weather Service said a flash-flood advisory was in place for those areas until at least noon.
Target Breach Could Affect 121,000 Hawaii Shoppers
The state’s consumer advocate is advising residents to be on the lookout for fraudulent purchases or identity theft for up to a year.
Flags at Half-Staff Saturday in Honor of Jean King
Jean Sadako King, who died Nov. 24, was Hawaii’s first female lieutenant governor.
Police Release Dec. 27 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Kokubun Retiring; Enright New Head of Hawaii Ag Department
Volcano resident Russell Kokubun, who is retiring as head of the Hawaii Department of Agriculture, will be replaced by Scott Enright, a resident of Hamakua.
DLNR Citing More Illegal Vendors at State Parks
Officials said violations of the state’s rules dealing with commercial activities are particularly on the rise on Kauai.
UPDATE: Man Charged With Harassment by Stalking
A 55-year-old Kamuela man was charged with eight counts stemming from an incident in which he allegedly tried to stop his ex-girlfriend’s new boyfriend.
Gary Gill Named Interim State Health Director
Gill, who is the current deputy health director for environmental health, has served in a wide variety of elected and appointed posts.
Police Looking to ID Man at Scene of ATV Theft
The man whose image was observed by surveillance video in the area of a Paauilo feedlot from which the vehicle was stolen late last month.
Health Department Bans E-Cigarettes From Its Offices
The new policy, which goes into effect Jan. 1, prohibits the use of electronic smoking devices from all Department of Health properties.
