North Hawai‘i News
UPDATE: Governor Lends Support to Suicide Prevention Week
Friday’s vigil in Kona for suicide survivors is part of a variety of awareness efforts.
Flags to Fly at Half-Staff on 9/11 Anniversary
US and Hawaii flags will be lowered in remembrance of Patriot Day and the National Day of Service and Remembrance.
Search Still On for Man Missing from Waipio Valley
John Spillane, known in Hawaii as Kevin Devlin, hasn’t been seen since mid-May when he said he was going swimming at Waipio Valley.
Pahoa Man Sought for Questioning in Robbery, Assault
Michael Carvalho also has two outstanding arrest warrants, and the public is advised not to approach him.
Governor Calls Special Session on Gay Marriage
The Legislature will reconvene on Oct. 28 to consider a bill that would give gay couples the same legal status as opposite-sex couples.
‘Primp Your Pit’ Campaign Extended
Carried out by the Hawaii Island Humane Society, the spay/neuter program for pit bull terriers and mixes has been extended into September.
Boaz Johnson, Stabbing Suspect on ‘Most Wanted’ Show
The two are among those featured on the show being broadcast on Na Leo O Hawaii Community Television on Sundays and Fridays.
Schools on Big Island Lead Drop in UH Enrollment
The University of Hawaii at Hilo and Hawaii Community College had the highest percentage decline statewide in enrollment for the fall semester.
Hawaiian Electric Raises Small-Solar Threshold to 100%
The threshold for small systems, those of 10 kilowatts or less, has been raised to 100% of the daytime minimum load (“DML”) for circuits.
Parents Urged to Return Cards Surveying Federal Impacts
School officials say the federal census survey allows the government to determine the amount of reimbursements to the state for lost local taxes.
Police Release Sept. 6 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
UPDATE: Suspect in Terroristic Threatening Case Located
Tianajade Kalae Mathieu is wanted for questioning in a threat case.
Health Coalition Offering Screenings Island-Wide
The Vision Van and other components of the WE hui will be making 13 stops on the Big Island this month to provide a variety of health services.
Two Inmates Escape From Hale Nani
Police said Robert Garcia and Andrew Wanat were discovered missing during a 10:30 p.m. head count at the minimum-security facility just south of Hilo.
Hilo Man Sought on Warrant for Violating Probation
Police said Lathan Rosa, 30, is also wanted for questioning on an unrelated theft case.
Council Committee to Consider Two GMO Bills
One of the bills would outlaw transgenic papayas after 30 months and includes a fine of up to $1,000 per day for violations.
Crash on Highway 19 Forces Four-Hour Detour
Only minor injuries resulted from the collision between a semi-truck and a sedan near the 42-mile marker.
Missing Kona Girl Found Unharmed
Kalehua Vea, who had been reported missing last week, was located this afternoon in North Kohala.
Kenoi in Taiwan to Promote Big Island
The Big Island’s chief executive is among nine US mayors being hosted by the Republic of China at this year’s conference.
