North Hawai‘i News
Public Warned About Door-to-Door Magazine Sales Scam
The salespersons falsely claim that the sales will benefit a local high school or other group, and the magazines never arrive.
More Blasting Scheduled in Waimea July 8-31
The rock excavation work will take place from 2 to 5:30 p.m. on weekdays and will be preceded by two warning sirens.
Queen’s and North Hawaii Hospitals Considering ‘Affiliation’
The Honolulu and Waimea hospitals already have a clinical affiliation, but say they are not ready to talk about what the next step might be.
Hawaii Lawmakers Denounce Supreme Court Decision
Members of the state’s congressional delegation called the ruling a major setback for minority voting rights.
Thursday is National HIV Testing Day; Free Screening Offered
Thursday is National HIV Testing Day, and a reminder that the disease continues to infect 56,000 people each year in the US.
Kona Teenager Missing Since May 27
Police said Reina Aldorasi may be in the area of Hawaiian Ocean View Estates.
Abercrombie Identifies Nine Bills as Candidates for Vetoes
The measures deal with such subjects as feral birds, election of members of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs and drug offense sentencing.
New Law Expands Preschool Opportunities for Hawaii Keiki
It creates the Preschool Open Doors Program which is aimed at improving physical, language, social and other skills for children before they enter kindergarten.
Power Outages Set for North Kohala Wednesday, Thursday Nights
Hawaii Electric Light Co. said the two outages set for 8 p.m. until 5 a.m. the following morning are needed to upgrade equipment.
Police Chief Critical of Newspapers’ Error
Chief Harry Kubojiri said that the mistaken reporting of three-year-old data unfairly portrayed the police department in a negative light.
Police Release June 21 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Ordnance Sweep Completed in Waimea Subdivision
Three pieces of non-explosive munition debris were found this week in the Sandalwood subdivision.
Waimanu Valley Wildfire Contained
Firefighters from the Division of Forestry and Wildlife were expected to have the three-day-old fire under control by nightfall.
Chrysler Reverses Position, Will Recall 2.7M Jeeps
The recall averts a possible court showdown with federal regulators over concerns about gas tank fires resulting from rear-end collisions.
Schatz Asks TSA to Expand PreCheck to Interisland Flights
The expedited checkpoint screening allows certain frequent flyers to keep their shoes and belts on, and their laptops in their bags.
‘Pollinator Week’ Designated; Beekeeping Bill Signed
The role of bees and other pollinators is being recognized both in Hawaii and nationally.
Pahoa Girl, 15, Missing Since Saturday
Police said Kai`ini Nihoa was last seen at Spencer Beach Park in South Kohala.
New Civil Defense Chief Could Be Existing One
Former Fire Chief Darryl Oliveira, who has been filling the post under short-term contracts, said he will be applying for the permanent position.
Mayor and Family Visiting Japan for Relative’s Birthday
Mayor Billy Kenoi is taking a vacation with his family to celebrate the 90th birthday of the children’s great-grandmother.
UPDATE: Waimanu Valley Brush Fire Still Burning
The fire department’s Chopper 1 was used to bring firefighters and make water drops in the remote area west of Waipio Valley.
