North Hawaii News
UPDATE: Senate Kills GMO Labeling Bill
Senate votes to kill a bill that would require labeling of genetically modified foods, opting instead to call for a study on the matter.
Police Arrest Pepe`ekeo Pair for Multiple Burglaries
Robert Navor and Shaylyn Araw charged with multiple thefts and burglaries in the Pepe`keo and Ninole area.
Sen. Schatz Introduces Bill to Expand Hawaii’s National Parks
Senator’s first bill in the US Senate would push for study of three new potential park sites in Hawaii.
Hearings Scheduled for Release of Marijuana Activist Roger Christie
Resolution being heard on March 21 urges release of marijuana activist on bail.
Wanted: Kona Man in Connection to Sexual Assault
Police say the man, William John Johnson, has no permanent address and may be in Kona or Waipio.
HELCO Schedules Power Outage for All Honomu Customers
The outage will affect all of Honomu from 11 p.m. March 20 to 5 p.m. March 21.
Former Puna Geothermal Manager Nominated to UH Board of Regents
Mizuno nominated alongside Eugene Bal III of Maui and Randolph G. Moore of Oahu.
Abercrombie Declares April ‘Distracted Driving Awareness Month’
The effort is part of National Highway Traffic Safety campaign to curb cell-phone related accidents.
Police Search for Kona Teen Missing Since Dec. 2012
17-year-old Chance Gorelangton-Kuanoni was last seen in Kona on Dec. 10, 2012.
Anti-Legalization Group to Host Marijuana Dialogue in Waimea
Anti-legalization group chaired by former Rep. Patrick Kennedy to discuss “marijuana use and misuse” in Waimea.
Senate Committee Approves School Land Development
Bill would allow two ‘pilot projects’ to be developed on DOE properties over the course of three years.
36 Big Island Drivers Charged with DUIs
Eight individuals were arrested after motor vehicle accidents last week, four of whom were minors.
UPDATE: Hawaii Man Charged with Revealing Defense Intel to Chinese
UPDATED: Former US Army officer accused of revealing classified defense intel to 27-year-old Chinese woman, allegedly fetched secrets for her.
Police Officer, Firefighter Honored for Public Service
Ryan Domingo and Ian Smith have been named Officer of the Year and Firefighter of the Year, respectively.
PLDC-Killing Bill Scheduled for Hearing Next Week
The hearing will be the first for either of the anti-PLDC bills since the House and Senate swapped their versions in mid-February.
UPDATE: Cold Front Fizzles, Drying Trend Forecast
Expected heavy rains failed to materialize, but forecasters say showers are still likely over the Big Island, especially in windward sections.
House Committee Approves Marijuana Decriminalization Bill
The Judiciary Committee made changes to the House version of the Senate bill but kept possession of small amounts a civil violation.
Police Release March 15 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Water Vapor Discovery Provides Clues to Planet Formation
Astronomers using the Keck Observatory have been able to obtain the clearest analysis yet of the makeup of a distant planet.
Census: Big Island Getting Five New Residents Daily
According to the US Census Bureau, the state is seeing a net decrease in domestic migration.
