North Hawai‘i News
Search Suspended for Woman Who Jumped From Cruise Ship
The search that began Wednesday covered more than 10,000 square miles and involved three aircraft, as well as a commercial tug.
UPDATE: Police Identify Driver in Fatal Fuel Truck Crash
The incident at the 64-mile marker forced the closing of both lanes of the highway linking Kawaihae with Waimea for more than six hours.
Police Release Nov. 15 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Heavy Rains Dodge Big Island, Move Northwest
The remnants of a moisture-laden cold front instead moved toward Maui and the rest of the state, and the Big Island should see drier weather this weekend.
Gay-Marriage Law Withstands Court Challenge
An Oahu judge has refused to issue an order preventing the state from issuing licenses to same-sex couples.
UPDATE: Monk Seal Pup a Second-Generation Big Islander
The mother of the pup born Monday night in North Kohala was herself born on the Big Island a little more than five years ago.
UPDATE: Wanted Pahoa Man Located By Police
Airiel Rhodes Jost was wanted for violating probation and for questioning in two robbery investigations.
UPDATE: Cruise Ship Passenger Intentionally Jumped Overboard
A passenger saw the woman jump off the Hawaii-bound ship, which was also recorded by video from a security camera.
Postal Service Stamp Folio Honors Medal of Honor Recipients
The offering depicts the last 12 surviving honorees from World War II, including the late Sen. Daniel Inouye and three others who died before its issue.
Abercrombie Signs Gay-Marriage Bill Into Law
The act makes Hawai`i the 15th state in the nation to legalize same-gender marriage.
Senate Approves Same-Sex Marriages, Sends Bill to Governor
As expected, the Senate approved the House version of the legislation which moves the bill on to Gov. Neil Abercrombie, who has already said he will sign it.
Missing Hilo Woman Last Seen in Ka`u
Police said Amanda Schwartz has been missing for a week, and may be in need of medical attention.
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.
