North Hawaii News
Conference to Focus on College Education for Pacific Islanders
The event is scheduled from Feb. 8-9 at the University of Hawaii at Hilo.
Groundbreaking on Jan. 31 for Kawaihae Harbor Improvements
The project includes a new three-acre cargo yard and additional lighting.
Pahoa Girl Missing Since Friday
Police are requesting the public’s help locating 16-year-old Keolani Kaheiki-Sele.
Bail For Couple in Drug Bust Set at $313,000 Each
The man and woman were allegedly found with nearly six ounces of cocaine and $8,900 in cash at a Waimea motel room.
Fiscal Matters Dominate State of the State Address
Gov. Neil Abercrombie outlines plans to keep Hawaii on its path toward a stable economy.
Police: Kailua-Kona Man Missing Since Jan. 13
John Eckert was last seen at about 6 p.m. on that day in his home town.
Health Organization Volunteers Spend Holiday at Schools
Kaiser Permanente employees helped out in Kona, Waimea and Hilo, as well as on other islands.
Loss of Wind Farm Cuts Power to HELCO Customers
The outage at the Hawi Renewable Development Wind Farm in North Kohala left more than 4,000 homes and businesses briefly without power.
One Big Island Police Officer Fired in 2012
The termination resulted from the commission of a crime, the same reason for the firing of one of five officers terminated in 2011.
Souki Introduces Bill Legalizing Recreational Use of Marijuana
The bill would allow for personal and non-public use of marijuana by those age 21 and over.
Police Seek Public’s Help Locating Couple
The two were last seen when they moved out of their Hawaiian Paradise Park home in September.
Spring Semester Enrollment Drops at UH-Hilo, HCC
The drop was the first at both schools since the mid-2000s.
Mountain View Man Sought For Violating Court Order
Police are asking for the public’s help locating Kyson Kaleiwahea.
Police Release Jan. 18 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
High-Surf Warning Issued for North and West Shores
The National Weather Service said waves could reach heights in excess of 20 feet.
Creation of Preschool Program Focus of ‘Twitter Town Hall’
The forum will allow the public to use Twitter to discuss the establishment of Keiki First Steps Program.
Police Looking for Missing Hilo Teenager
Makananui Fejeran has been missing since Monday, police said.
Legislature Opens With New Leadership, Entertainment
State lawmakers have new leadership and an upbeat opinion of the economy, if opening day ceremonies are any indication.
Police Again Warn Public of House Rental Scam
The scammers pretend that they own a home and offer it for rent on-line.
Suspects Sought For Violating Terms of Court Orders
Police are asking for the public’s help in finding the four fugitives.
