North Hawai‘i News
Law Aims to Help Landlords While Lowering Renters’ Utility Bills
The legislation allows landlords to install photovoltaic energy systems and sell the power to tenants at a reduced cost.
Police Now Say Johnson Suspect in Royal’s Murder
Police said as a result of follow-up investigation, Boaz Johnson is now considered the suspect in the murder investigation.
Hilo, Puna Emergency Siren Failures Traced to Repeater Site
Civil defense officials said radio transmission equipment at Kulani on Mauna Loa failed to send out signals during the monthly test held Monday.
New Law Requires Background Checks for Imported Firearms, Too
The governor also signed a bill that increases the penalties for those who use simulated firearms in the commission of crimes.
Paauilo Men Charged With Livestock Theft
The men were found by a Honokaa rancher Sunday with a butchered calf and a firearm.
It’s Hurricane Season — Time to Check Insurance Coverage
State officials are reminding the public they can shop around for the best prices on hurricane insurance, and to make sure that policies are up-to-date.
Governor Signs Bills Protecting Women and Children
One of the bills makes it a crime to solicit a minor for prostitution.
HI-5 Redemption Hours Reduced at Four County Stations
Stations in Hilo, Waimea, Kealakehe and Keauhou will be open fewer days because of reduced funding from the state.
Kahele Named Chairman of New Committee on Tourism
The new committee is the result of the splitting of the Committee on Tourism and Hawaiian Affairs.
Police Release June 28 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Cost of Riding Hele-On Bus Going Up Monday
Standard fare will be $2 under the new fee schedule, with students, seniors and the disabled paying $1 per ride.
Google Street View Moving to Big Island Trails
The company known for online street views around the world is now enlisting third-party help to obtain panoramic vistas of more remote locations.
Monday is Deadline for Property Tax Exemption Applications
The types of exemptions include homeowner’s, disabilities, totally disabled veterans and Hansen’s disease patients.
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.
