North Hawaii News
Hawai`i Lawmakers Consider 10 Cent Bag Tax
According to the bill, a “single-use checkout bag” would mean any type of one-use bag whether plastic or paper, recycled or non-recycled.
State Library System to Offer Free Courses, Audiobooks Online
Hundreds of courses developed by expert instructors will be available beginning Friday using home and library computers.
Hawaii Volcanoes Names Makuakane-Jarrell Chief of Interpretation
The first native Hawaiian to hold the post, the veteran ranger has served at all five national park units on the Big Island.
Lawmakers Weighing $49M for Big Island Harbors
The funding is part of $144 million proposed for harbors statewide.
Police Seek Public’s Help Finding Missing Persons
The three individuals are missing in unrelated cases.
No Pacific-Wide Tsunami From Earthquake in Chile
The 6.1-magnitude tremor struck at 10:16 a.m., Hawaii time.
Agreement Calls for HELCO to Drop Rate Hike Request
If approved by the PUC, the Big Island utility will drop its request for a 4.2% rate increase that it filed in August.
Help Again Sought Finding Missing Kona Man
Police said John Eckert, who was last seen in Kailua-Kona on Jan. 13, has a medical condition that may require medication.
Video-Conferencing Testimony Focus of Pilot Project at Legislature
Two Senate committees will be involved in the project’s first year in which neighbor islands residents can provide testimony without traveling to Honolulu.
Kona’s Onizuka, Other Fallen Astronauts to be Honored
NASA will hold a Day of Remembrance on Friday for 17 US astronauts who lost their lives furthering the pursuit of space exploration.
Police: Warrants for Torres Include Bail-Jumping
Crystal Marie Torres, also known as Crystal Torres Bolosan, is known to frequent the Kohala area.
Cold Front Hammers Kauai and Oahu, Spares Big Island
The wet system stalled over Molokai, the National Weather Service said.
HELCO Seeks PUC Approval for Geothermal Proposals
The utility is looking to add up to 50 megawatts of geothermal power to its Big Island grid.
Fallen Tree Causes Widespread Power Outage
More than 10,000 Hawaii Electric Light Co. customers were left without power late this morning after a tree fell on a power line on the Hamakua Coast.
Flags to Fly at Half-Staff For Lawmaker, UHH Official
Wilfred Clinton “Buddy” Soares worked for UH-Hilo and a Hilo promotion group following a long career as a Republican member of the state Legislature.
Hunt’s Tomato Sauce Recalled For Can Defect
ConAgra Foods said the defect does not involve a food safety issue but could result in sauce spurting out when opened.
Public’s Help Sought Finding Shooting Incident Suspect
Police are still looking for James Gannon Coffey, 47, in connection with a July 2012 shooting incident in Mountain View.
Police Release Jan. 25 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
HELCO, Other Big Island Companies Fined For Pollution
The utility was one of 16 companies statewide and four on the Big Island cited by the state Department of Health for violating permits or regulations.
UPDATE: Body Found Friday Identified as Shayne Kobayashi
Shayne Kobayashi was last seen at his Puna home on Dec. 11.
