North Hawaii News
North Kohala Crash Claims Life of Hakalau Woman
Police said speed was a factor in the crash on the Akoni Pule Highway.
Hakalau Warning Siren to be Tested Thursday
The test of the siren near the 15-mile marker of Highway 19 is scheduled between 8 a.m. and 11 a.m.
UPDATE: Lockdown Prompted by Numerous Threatening Calls, Texts
School officials said students were safe, and threatening text messages were the reason for the lockdown.
UPDATE: Missing Airsoft Player Found Injured in Ravine
A participant in the simulated combat game was discovered missing following a lunch break Sunday.
FoodCorps Expanding to Hawai`i, Seeking Service Members
The national organization is recruiting for its program to provide healthy, locally produced food for schools.
Strong Aftershocks Continue to Shake Solomons
The area, a hotbed of seismic activity, has seen more than 100 aftershocks of magnitude 5.0 or greater since Tuesday’s major quake.
Hepatitis Information Available in Ilocano, Pacific Islander Languages
The material on prevention, diagnosis and treatment of the disease is available free for Chuukese, Marshallese, Samoan, Tongan and Ilocano communities.
Police Release Feb. 8 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
UPDATE: Kona Robbery Third Involving Tourists in Two Days
A Japanese tourist was assaulted and robbed while walking to his hotel in downtown Kailua-Kona early this morning.
HELCO to Cut Power Early Friday to Hamakua Residents
The utility said the outage from 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. is needed to perform emergency substation repairs.
Bill Would Change Order of Names on Ballot
Instead of the current alphabetical method beginning with “A,” the measure would have ballots list names starting with a letter selected at random.
Center: No Hawaii Threat from Latest Earthquake in Solomons
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said the 8.0-magnitude tremor that occurred at 3:12 p.m. Hawaii time generated a tsunami only in the local area.
Police: Be On Lookout for County Employee Impersonations
A report has been received about a woman claiming to check on property for the county tax office.
Credit Union Scholarship Program Accepting Applicants
Candidates must be graduating Big Island high school seniors and meet other requirements.
UPDATE: Wind Advisory Extended to 6 p.m. Today
The National Weather Service is forecasting winds of 20-40 mph, with gusts up to 50 mph over much of the Big Island.
Flags to Fly at Half-Staff to Honor Lex Brodie
Gov. Neil Abercrombie ordered the action at state offices in remembrance of the former member of the state Board of Education.
Police Release Feb. 1 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Solomon Islands Hit With Flurry of Earthquakes
The island chain in the southwest Pacific has been hit by 19 strong earthquakes since Sunday, include a 6.7-magnitude tremor today.
Monthly Siren Test to Be Held Friday at 11:45 a.m.
The public can report operational issues, including malfunctioning sirens, to Hawaii County Civil Defense.
EPA to Ban Sales of Some d-CON Rat Poison Products
The rodenticide is being blamed for accidental poisonings of children, pets and wildlife.
