North Hawai‘i News
FBI Looking Nationwide for Alleged Sexual Predator
The man observed in video being circulated on child-pornography websites speaks with a southern accent and refers to himself as “Jimmy.”
Cold Front Breaks Record in Hilo, to Return Wednesday
The shear line that brought the weekend’s deluges is expected to make a U-turn and come back over the island chain late Wednesday into Thursday.
UPDATE: Missing Man, James Johnston, Located
The 53-year-old man missing since Sunday morning was located Monday evening.
Hawaiian Scholars Unveil Land, Map Research Website
“Avakonohiki—Ancestral Visions of ‘Aina” allows the searching of grants and other information to further cultural awareness of land-use practices.
Red Cross Helping Locate Family Members in Philippines
The American Red Cross has sent telecommunications specialists and a satellite system to the typhoon-torn nation to help contact missing persons.
Rain Pounds Windward Big Island, More to Come
Honoka`a was hardest hit over the weekend with more than 8 inches of rain; the forecast calls for more rain today and into Friday.
Decision on New Mauna Kea Leases Postponed
The Board of Land and Natural Resources heard testimony on the University of Hawaii’s request for new leases but lacked the quorum needed to take a vote.
Police Release Nov. 8 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
UPDATE: House Approves Gay Marriages; Bill Heads Back to Senate
The Senate will now have to decide whether to agree to House amendments or try to reach a compromise.
Hawai`i Fourth-Graders Surpass National Math Scores
That was a first, DOE officials said, and reflect gains made in both math and reading for the state’s fourth- and eighth-graders.
Judge Refuses to Stop Gay-Marriage Bill From Becoming Law
The ruling in an Oahu court was made in response to a lawsuit by a GOP lawmaker seeking to prevent the governor from signing Senate Bill 1.
National Parks Waive Fees To Honor Vets
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park will waive entrance fees to the park for everyone this Veterans Day Weekend.
Adopt A Black Pet, Humane Society Urges
The Hawaii Island Humane Society is offering discounts on adoption fees for often unwanted black dogs and cats.
UPDATE: House Votes 30-18 to Approve Bill on Second Reading
Rep. Clift Tsuji was the only Big Island House member voting against the legislation that would allow same-gender marriages in Hawaii.
Testimony on GMO Bill Heavy Again; Final Vote Delayed
County Council members heard four hours of testimony on Bill 113 before recessing the matter until Nov. 19.
UH Seeking New Lease for Mauna Kea Science Reserve
The University of Hawaii is asking the Board of Land and Natural Resources to cancel the existing lease expiring in 2033 and issue a new one with a 65-year term.
UPDATE: House Amends, Approves Gay-Marriage Bill
After hearing 56 hours of testimony spread out over five days, the House approved an amended version of a bill legalizing same-gender marriages in Hawaii.
Ka`u Woman Sought in Domestic Abuse Case
Police said Sharon Hui is wanted for abuse of a family or household member.
Arizona Archaeologist Taking Over Troubled State Agency
Twenty-seven years ago, Alan Downer started the first tribal historic preservation agency in the nation.
Astronomers Say Planets Hospitable to Life May Be Common
Researchers using the Keck Observatory say recent findings suggest that one out of five stars similar to our sun may have planets in the “habitable zone.”
