North Hawaii News
State Trying To Identify Missing Tax Documents
A bag being transported to Oahu by a courier service that has come up missing contained tax documents mailed or delivered by the public early this month.
State Ramping Up Efforts To Eradicate Axis Deer
The state Board of Land and Natural Resource is being asked to declare the animals an agriculture pest and to relax hunting rules.
Walk-In Voting For General Election Now Available
The voting is occurring Monday through Saturday at three Big Island locations.
Rallies, Bus Tours Gearing Up For General Election
The Democratic Party and others have a variety of activities planned leading up to the Nov. 6 general election.
Scientists Study Lava Link Between Kilauea, Mauna Loa
Geologists say the key appears to be the properties of a semi-molten magma source 50 miles below the Big Island volcanoes.
Construction to Disrupt Traffic on Kawaihae Road
Connections and paving work associated with the Lalamilo Water System will require traffic changes this week and next.
Hawaii Tops List of Best Places to Retire
A ranking using eight criteria gives the Aloha State high marks for those looking for a place to retire.
Police: Pahoa Man Missing Since May 25
Police are asking for the public’s help finding Richard Dayle Ainslie.
Police Release Oct. 19 Outstanding Warrant List
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Heavy Lifting Involved in Career Days Event
Nearly 900 Big Island students took part in today’s Hawaii Construction Career Days in the parking lot of the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium in Hilo.
County’s Food Self-Sufficiency Study Receives Award
The 2010 study was recognized by the Hawaii Chapter of the American Planning Association.
UHH Pharmacy School Residency Program Accredited
The action involves the college’s community residency program giving graduates experience as a liaison between the public, hospital and physicians.
Astronomers Study Rare ‘Polar-Ring’ Galaxy
The galaxy is believed to be the result of a collision between two galaxies, with an intense star nursery at the remaining core.
Another Cheaper Power Source Possible, HELCO Says
The utility says a second independent power producer has approached it about renegotiating its contract.
LETTER: Former Senator Explains Legislative Subterfuge of PLDC
A longtime former state lawmaker weighs in on the history of the law that spawned the controversial Public Land Development Corp.
Sierra Club Blasts PLDC’s Decision for Single Hearing
The club called the decision not to go back out to the neighbor islands “a new low” for the embattled agency.
Big Island Drought Expands; Scientists Say Tradewinds Easing
The National Weather Service has doubled the number of Big Island areas considered under extreme drought.
Flags at Half-Staff Tuesday in Memory of Arlen Specter
President Obama and Gov. Neil Abercrombie have ordered US and state flags to be flown at half-staff Tuesday in memory of Sen. Arlen Specter.
School Flu Vaccination Program Begins Statewide
More than 60,000 Hawaii students from kindergarten through 8th grade are expected to get the annual vaccinations.
Police Release Oct. 12 Outstanding Warrant List
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of persons wanted on outstanding warrants.
