North Hawai‘i News
Survey: Big Island Less-Safe, but Police Performance Improving
Residents feel their island has become more dangerous, but say HPD performance has improved in general since 2010.
Narcotics Enforcement Division Conducting Fly-Over Missions in Puna
Marijuana-related helicopter missions could last through Wednesday. Residents adversely affected by noise are urged to contact authorities.
UPDATE: Sunday’s Kilauea Earthquake Largest in Region Since 2000
4.8 magnitude quake originated 5 miles south of Kilauea Summit, second area quake to top 4.0 since 1983.
Police to Hold Community Meeting in Waimea Aug. 20
South Kohala residents invited to share their concerns at a meeting to be held in the Hawaiian Homes Hall in Waimea.
UPDATE: Tropical Storm Henriette Could Bring Showers, Thunderstorms
As the storm weakens, forecasters say the Big Island could face a wet weekend.
Hawai`i Police Release List of Wanted Individuals
HPD is asking the public’s help locating several individuals wanted for a variety of offenses.
Police Identify Remains Found by Native Hawaiian Group on Mauna Kea
Remains identified as those of Brian Patrick Murphy, who attempted to scale the mountain against a ranger’s advice in 2007.
New County Jobless Claims Drop
Hawaii County’s new jobless claim filings were fewer than any other county in the state last week.
Military Hosting Inaugural Firearms Challenge at Pohakuloa
Challenge featuring local law enforcement will test safety, accuracy and confidence.
President Awards Medal of Freedom to the Late Sen. Daniel Inouye
Former Hawai`i senator given the nation’s highest civilian honor.
Hurricane Henriette Expected to Weaken, Pass South of Hawai`i
Latest forecast shows a slight shift south in the next 72 hours, with cooler waters expected to weaken the storm.
Isle Gas Prices Still Highest in Nation
Gasoline prices have fallen on the mainland in the past three months, but Hawaii still has the highest gasoline prices in the nation.
New School Year in Hawai`i Brings New Standards
More rigorous benchmarks are intended to increase focus on non-fiction writing and core math concepts.
Former “Top Male Fittest CEO” Cited for Violating Hawai`i Securities Laws
David Low is accused of using over $200,000 for personal expenditures including car payments, registering a Ferrari, and dining out.
Governor Orders Flags to Half-Staff to Honor Former Rep. Heen
Heen, known in the islands as “Juggie”, served three terms in the 1960s.
Gil Weakens, Hurricane Henriette Still Unpredictable
Hurricane located 1345 miles east south east of Hilo may pass south of Hawai`i on Sunday.
Governor to Launch Statewide Pedestrian Safety Month
Accidents have claimed the lives of five pedestrians on the Big Island so far this year.
Anti-GMO Legislation Withdrawn; New Versions Forthcoming
County Councilwoman Margaret Wille today killed her Bill 79, but new versions of the legislation are expected from her and Councilwoman Brenda Ford.
Grant Allows Fire Department to Expand CPR Training
The Big Island department was among six recipients of the latest round of funding from the HMSA Foundation.
Public’s Help Sought Identifying Man in Surveillance Photo
Police said the man used a stolen credit card in June to purchase two televisions in Kona.
