North Hawaii News
Hapuna Beach Recognized; Colored Beaches Not So Much
Travel + Leisure magazine rates Hapuna as family-friendly, but the many-hued Big Island beaches lose out to black sand on Maui.
Papaikou Boy, 17, Missing Since Jan. 7
Police said Kayden Fuerte was last seen wearing a black T-shirt, blue plaid shorts, black shoes and a baseball cap.
Police Seek Public’s Help in Stopping Cockfighting
Participants in the illegal activity are subject to arrest for cruelty to animals, gambling and possession of gambling records.
Police: Speeding, Drugs May Be Factors in Fatal Kona Crash
A 27-year-old Kailua-Kona woman died in the one-car collision that occurred early this morning on Route 190 south of Pu`uanahulu.
Man, Woman Rescued After Fall Down Gulch Near Kukaiau
The man who fell 60 feet down the gulch Sunday night was taken to North Hawaii Community Hospital in critical condition.
Police Seek Public’s Help Locating Missing Persons
Police said three of the missing persons may require medical attention.
Stranger on Waimea School Campus Prompts Lockdown
A fourth-grader at Waimea Elementary told school officials he was approached on campus by an Asian man in his 20s.
Police Release Jan. 11 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Hawaii Poll Indicates Increasing Support For Legal Marijuana
The survey of 600 Hawaii voters showed that 57% favored its legalization, an increase of 20% since 2005.
2012 Was Dry in Hawaii and Across Much of US
Only four gauges across the state recorded above-average rainfall in what turned out to be a dry year across most of the country.
‘Dual-Pol’ Radar Upgrades Improving Weather Forecasts
The improvements underway to Hawaii’s four Doppler weather radar stations will give forecasters a better look at rain and other weather phenomena.
Daniel Sayre Foundation Continues Gift of Safety
The memorial fund established following a tragic hiking accident has provided nearly $700,000 in equipment for the Hawaii Fire Department.
More Shut-Offs for Ahualoa-Honoka`a Waterline Connections
Service interruptions will be required today, Thursday and next Tuesday.
County Looking to Expand Use of Green Waste
Officials are proposing to mix it with food waste and other materials to create compost that will be sold to the public.
Wind Causes Power Outages Across Big Isle
More than 9,000 homes and businesses lost power on Saturday.
4.4 Magnitude Quake Hits South of Fern Acres
No tsunami threat is expected from the early morning quake.
Traffic Delays Next Week in Kainaliu, Makalei and Kalopa
The areas will be subjected to alternating lane closures from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Police Release Jan. 3 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Public’s Help Sought Finding Missing Hilo Man
The missing man, 48-year-old Brian Paul Andrade, was last seen Tuesday night in Keaukaha.
