North Hawai‘i News
Wanted Hilo Man Considered Dangerous, Police Say
Jacob Umemoto is wanted on bench warrants for failure to appear and contempt of court.
Nominations Being Accepted for 2014 Big Tree List
Hawaii has 10 champions on the register, eight of which are located on the Big Island.
UPDATE: Testimony Resumes This Morning on Gay-Marriage Bill
Two House committees are set to begin their fourth day of listening to testimony on a bill legalizing same-gender marriage.
Aid Sought for Typhoon-Ravaged Sister City in Japan
Typhoon Wipha killed 32 people and destroyed nearly 300 homes on Ohshima Island, which has had a sister-city relationship with Hawai`i County since 1962.
Daylight Saving Time Ending Sunday on Mainland
The shift is not observed in Hawaii, but can affect the timing of telephone calls to friends, relatives or businesses on the mainland US.
Police Release Nov. 1 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Arbor Day Plant Sale Friday in Hilo, Waimea
The sales of both native and non-native plants will be held at Division of Forestry and Wildlife baseyards from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
No Tsunami from 6.6-Magnitude Chile Earthquake
The tremor struck off the nation’s coast at 1:03 p.m., Hawaii time.
Public Warned of Scam Seeking Debit Card Info
Big Island residents have reported receiving text messages falsely claiming that their debit cards have been deactivated.
Airlines Can Allow More Use of Electronic Devices
The Federal Aviation Administration said with the airlines’ cooperation, devices can be used from gate to gate in airplane mode.
Same-Sex Marriage Bill Moves Over to House
Expecting another marathon session of testimony, House leadership today indicated Thursday’s hearing will run until midnight, and may be continued Friday.
DOE Acknowledges Errors in Graduation Rates
Department of Education officials said the software error resulted in nearly all the actual rates being lower than those reported in August.
Keck Helps in Discovery of First Earth-Sized, Rocky Exoplanet
The planet located 400 light years from Earth is one of a group of “ultrashort period” planets which orbit extremely closely to their stars.
15 Big Island Species Declared Endangered
They include 13 plants, a picture-wing fly and an anchialine pool shrimp, which is the first of its kind to make the Endangered Species Act list.
Halloween Safety Tips Include Driving Sober
Police will be ramping up DUI checkpoints and roving patrols as keiki take to the streets this week.
Motorcycle Safety Course Offered After Six-Year Absence
The three-day course includes motorcycles and helmets for participants, and provides a waiver from the licensing skill test for those who complete it
UPDATE: Same-Sex Marriage Bill Passes Committee 5-2
Senate Bill 1 now goes before the full Senate for a vote; if approved, it will then go before a joint hearing of two House committees on Thursday.
New Vehicle Safety Inspections Start Friday
The computer-based system is designed to be more efficient in maintaining records and to combat fraud in the safety sticker program.
Senate Committee to Consider Gay-Marriage Bill Monday
The meeting will follow the convening of the special session of the Legislature requested by Gov. Neil Abercrombie.
County Distributes Safety-First Trick-or-Treat Bags
The bags are reflective and imprinted with safety tips; the county also needs help identifying malfunctioning street lights.
