North Hawai‘i News
Health Officials Launch Pertussis Vaccination Campaign
The campaign is aimed at pregnant women as well as caregivers for infants which are most susceptible to whooping cough.
Budget Negotiations Pau; UHH Pharmacy School Building Left Out
Despite intense lobbying by the Hilo community, a $38 million Senate appropriation for a permanent home for the school did not make the final cut.
Pavao Confirmed as Member of State Water Commission
The retired chief of the Hawaii County Department of Water Supply received strong support from a variety of groups and individuals.
New Guinea Hit by Fifth Strong Quake in Six Weeks
LIke the others, this one failed to generate a Pacific-wide tsunami.
UPDATE: Missing Lanai Boy Found; Charges Filed
The 54-year-woman, Katherine Ruth Hunter, allegedly failed to return her grandson to his mother on Lanai who has legal custody of the child.
Police, Family Still Looking for Jensen Yadao
The 21-year-old Hilo man has not been in contact with his family since March 10.
Abercrombie Signs Bill Repealing Public Land Development Corp.
The signing repeals Act 55, the 2011 state law that created the PLDC and gave it broad authority to develop state property.
Mizuno Reconfirmed as Regent; Vote Not Unanimous This Time
Two senators voted against Mizuno for failing to speak out against what they see as problems facing the university.
Law Requires Contraception Info, Services for Sex Assault Victims
The newly enacted Act 21 requires Hawaii hospitals to offer emergency contraception information and services for victims of rape.
Kailua-Kona Resident Heinicke Sought by Police
Police are advising the public not to approach Nohea Gene Heinicke but to call the department at 935-3311.
Help Needed Identifying Man Using Stolen Credit Card
The unidentified person fraudulently used the credit card in businesses in Hilo and Puna on March 24.
Coast Guard Medevacs Seaman to Hilo Airport
A helicopter met the motor tanker 92 miles from Hilo and transported the 58-year-old crew member to Hilo and a waiting ambulance.
UPDATE: Legislature Urges Congress to Award Medal of Honor
The legislation asks Congress to give the nation’s highest military honor to Lt. John Ku`ulei Kauhaihao of Honaunau for his bravery in Vietnam.
Police Release April 19 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Kuril Islands Hit by 7.2-Magnitude Quake, No Tsunami Generated
The tremor follows three of 6.5-magnitude or greater that hit the island chain in late February.
UPDATE: Officials Say Kulani Prison to Reopen July 2014
They say reopening the Big Island prison will save the state $5 million currently spent housing Hawaii inmates in mainland facilities.
Senate Confirms De Lima to Second Board of Education Term
The latest term for De Lima, who serves as the board’s vice chairman, will expire in 2016.
Satellite to ‘Flare’ Near North Star Tonight
If clouds cooperate, the brief flash will occur between 8:08 and 8:09 p.m. in the northern part of the sky.
Overhanging Trees Prompt Closure of Waimea Road
Work to clear the trees is ongoing today which means detours around a portion of Opelo Road are necessary.
Hawaii Lawmakers to Take Up Background Check Bill Friday
While efforts to expand the checks failed today in the US Senate, the matter remains alive in the state Legislature.
