North Hawaii News
Kenoi, Roth and County Council Members Sworn In
The 11 newly elected county officials took office during a ceremony today at the Afook-Chinen Civil Auditorium.
Fire Threat Prompts Recall of Ford Escapes, Fusions
The recall involves 2013 models with the 1.6-liter engine.
Police Release Nov. 30 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
HELCO Holding Public Meetings on Planning Process
The meetings are designed to get input on the Integrated Resource Planning process initiated by the state Public Utilities Commission.
Mountain View Girl Missing Since Oct. 24
Police are asking for the public’s help finding Sabrina Nakaima.
Hilo Man Honored For Efforts on Behalf of HIV Community
Lenard Allen will be presented with the 9th annual Suzanne Richmond-Crum Award for his work assisting those with HIV or at risk of acquiring the virus.
Water Outage Wednesday in Area Off Railroad Avenue
The affected areas include Panaewa Industrial Acres subdivision and Panaewa House & Farm Lots.
New Managing Director For Mayor Kenoi?
Current Managing Director Bill Takaba may be retiring after 38 years of working for Hawaii County.
Elections Workers’ Lawsuit Dismissed; Appeal To Follow
The attorney for two elections workers fired and later reinstated said he will appeal the dismissal of the defamation lawsuit.
Abercrombie Calls For Election Probe, All-Mail Voting
The governor said the steady increase in absentee voting suggests that voting by mail will bring Hawaii into the 21st Century.
Events Leading to National Meth Awareness Day
School rallies and art and pledge competitions are part of the preparations for Friday’s awareness day and beyond.
Christmas Tree Deliveries Delayed by Slugs and Wasps
The state is requiring shippers to provide workers to treat the infested trees under state supervision.
Abercrombie Puts PLDC Rules on Hold, Orders More Meetings
The governor has directed the controversial agency’s rule-making be delayed while public concerns are addressed.
Police Release Nov. 23 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Study to Focus on Hawaii’s Unique Insects and Spiders
A $2 million research project will look at how native arthropods adapted and changed as they were introduced to new environments.
Students Invited to Create Anti-Meth Pledge
The friendly competition for intermediate school students is being coordinated by the Hawaii Police Activities League.
Code Changed to Ease Permitting of Photovoltaic Systems
Residential solar systems no longer need to have an architect or structural engineer’s seal on building plans.
PTA Opening Areas to Bow and Bird Hunting
The Keamuku area will be opened to bow hunting of goats and pigs, and other areas will be opened for bird hunting.
Torres Sought on Warrants and For Questioning
Michael Torres, 43, is wanted for questioning in connection with a drug case and a car-theft investigation.
Naniloa Staves Off Foreclosure With Bankruptcy Filing
The filing in US Bankruptcy Court in Honolulu came minutes before a judge was to rule on a motion to appoint a receiver to take control of the resort.
