North Hawaii News
Big Island Police Release Sept. 28 Warrant List
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of persons wanted on outstanding warrants.
No Tsunami Threat From Aleutians Earthquake
The tremor that struck at 1:40 p.m. Hawaii time did not generate a Pacific-wide tsunami.
Former Bank Building Dedicated For Use by Seniors
The former Bank of Hawaii building in Kapaau will provide a boost to the county’s kupuna services in North Kohala.
Design Chosen For New Waiaka Bridge Below Waimea
The new bridge where Kawaihae Road meets the Kohala Mountain Road will involve straightening the approaches and adding a traffic signal.
Public Warned of Scam Involving Fake Microsoft Caller
The scam involves someone trying to get access to confidential information on the victim’s computer.
Council Cancels Meeting Over Lawsuits
The matter of hiring outside attorneys to defend the county against the lawsuits fired by fired election workers will be discussed at another meeting.
Kawauchi Names Another Temporary Elections Administrator
Elizabeth Lehua Iopa becomes the Big Island’s third elections administrator this year.
Info Booth Friday at Reed’s Bay on Beach Park Use
Police and several non-profit agencies are informing the public of what’s allowed at county beach parks.
Kenoi and Kim Debate as General Election Draws Nearer
Now that the mayor’s race is down to two, the candidates appear to be looking to focus on their differences.
Police Release Sept. 21 Warrant List
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of persons wanted on outstanding warrants.
Sangha Hall Event Marks Kupuna Fall Prevention Week
The effort includes seniors’ fall risk screening and review of medications that could contribute to a fall.
Changes Proposed to Rules For Environmental Studies
Proposed amendments would require an environmental assessment be prepared for new power plants or oil refineries, such as the one proposed for Ka`u.
Council to Hold Special Session to Discuss Lawsuits
The meeting will likely be held in an executive session which the public is not allowed to attend.
Police Break Up Burglary Ring, Arrest 10
Police credit tips from the community with helping them dismantle the crime ring.
Hawaiian Electric Relaxes Requirements For Home Solar Systems
Hawaii Electric Co. said it will no longer require studies of the impacts of most small photovoltaic systems for its customers on Oahu, Maui and the Big Island.
County Staff Attends Elections Workshop; Clerk a No-Show
The county’s deputy clerk and three members of the Elections Division staff were at the workshop on Kauai, the first of three such meetings scheduled.
Police Seek California Tourist Missing Here Since 2007
Sean Ryan was last seen more than five years ago in the Fern Acres subdivision.
Loco Moco Weird? It’s In the Tastebuds of the Beholder
That staple of Hawaii makes it on Food & Wine magazine’s list of strange regional foods.
Motorcycle Rider Becomes 30th Traffic Fatality of 2012
A 76-year-old Oahu man died after his motorcycle went off the Kohala Mountain Road last week, becoming the ninth motorcycle fatality on the Big Island this year.
Bail Set at $35,000 For Man Charged in Burglary
Police said a neighbor of the victim recognized Sam Ryelan Perez running through a nearby yard.
