North Hawaii News
Kona Boy, 17, Missing From Home Since August
Police say Christopher Borst is known to frequent body-board surfing locations.
Zipline Inspections Unneeded and Costly, Higa Says
The state’s auditor was critical of a proposed bill that would establish permits and inspections for the state’s 22 zipline operations.
Call For Lineal Claims Made For Iwi Found at PTA
Officials at Pohakuloa Training Area have issued a call for claims by lineal descendents or native Hawaiian organizations for bones found in the Kaohe Ahupuaa.
Ethics Board Deadlocks on Yagong Investigation
Board members could not agree on whether to investigate whether the County Council chairman had used his position to aid his daughter’s election chances.
UDPATE: Suspected Child Molester Identified Through Tips From Public
The agency provided photos of the unidentified person in images posted on the internet in 2010.
Utah Woman Dead in North Kohala Motorcycle Crash
The motorcycle she was riding on went off the road when the driver swerved to avoid a car that had crossed the center line.
Deadline Today To Register For General Election
Today is the last chance for new voters to register to vote in the general election to be held Nov. 6.
Motorized Glider Crashes After Engine Fails to Start
The 80-year-old pilot complained of a bruised sternum following the crash in a pasture near the Waimea airport.
Power Outage Scheduled Thursday For Ookala
The outage scheduled to last from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. will allow crews to replace utility poles.
Big Island Police Release Oct. 4 Warrant List
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of persons wanted on outstanding warrants.
Council Urges Legislature to Repeal Controversial Law
The County Council unanimously passed a resolution asking state lawmakers to abolish the Public Land Development Corporation.
Groundbreaking Held For DHHL Subdivision in Waimea
The housing project will provide 83 lots on 35 acres for DHHL homesteaders.
UPDATE: Missing Hilo Man Located
John Stephens Jr. may need medication and may be on Oahu, police said.
Group Opposed to Plans For Lower Hamakua Ditch
Third Thursday Thrive does not want the state to replace the historic irrigation ditch with pipe and fill.
Hilo Astronomer Recipient of MacArthur ‘Genius’ Grant
Olivier Guyon, who has been working at the Subaru Telescope for the past decade, specializes in the search for Earth-like planets.
State Takes Over Election Operations From County
The state Office of Elections has rescinded Hawaii County’s authority to conduct elections, and will run the Nov. 6 general election itself.
2003-2007 Honda Accords Subject of Recall Notices
The power steering hose on those models can deteriorate and leak, causing loss of steering assistance and a possible fire.
37 Drunken Drivers Arrested Last Week
The arrests were the most for impaired driving since mid-August.
Controversial Agency To Consider Rule Changes Oct. 11
The Public Land Development Corp. will take up the amendments and adoption of a strategic plan at its next meeting in Honolulu.
Kawauchi, Five Others Attend Election Workshop
The county clerk was among six Big Island election workers to attend the training session Thursday on Maui.
