North Hawaii News
Maui Chopper Pilot Admits Bringing Deer to Big Island
The pilot who rescued a man trapped in the Pu`u `O`o crater 20 years ago has pleaded guilty to transporting the deer.
Collision Between Semi and Sedan Injures Two
The driver of the sedan involved in the crash had to be extricated from the wreckage.
Land Development Agency Gets Rough Reception
Those testifying tonight at the first meeting held by the Public Land Development Corp. were critical of both its proposed rules and mission.
Election Review Prompts Finger-Pointing, But Little Else
County Clerk Jamae Kawauchi and state election officials trade accusations about what went wrong during the Aug. 11 primary election.
HELCO Asks State Regulators For 4.2% Rate Increase
The Big Island utility last sought a rate increase in 2009, after which the PUC granted a 1.3% hike.
County Clerk’s Tenure Won’t Be Issue in Monday’s Meeting
The county clerk’s job security won’t be decided at next week’s meeting calling for a report on the recent primary election.
Kawauchi, Yagong Disagree With Critical Report on Election
The county clerk says she does not deserve blame aimed at her in a report from the state Office of Elections.
Grants Will Buy Critical Habitat Lands on Big Isle
The $2.4 million will be used to acquire more than 7,000 acres in two locations, one on the island’s southern coast and the other on Mauna Kea.
Police Looking For Credit-Card Fraud Couple
The couple racked up more than $35,000 worth of fraudulent purchases in Kona.
State Election Officials Conducting Own Investigation
A spokesman said the probe is necessary because of a lack of answers about Saturday’s election from the head of the Hawai’i County Elections Division.
Three UHH Students Receive Study-Abroad Scholarships
The students are recipients of $5,000 awards from the Benjamin A. Gilman Study Abroad Scholarship program.
Inouye Not Ready To Concede District 4 Senate Race
Former state Sen. Lorraine Inouye is questioning the voting in which she apparently lost to incumbent Sen. Malama Solomon.
Election Problems Prompt Discussion of Mail-in Voting
As has been seen in other states, absentee voting is on the rise, and represented a majority of voters this year on the Big Island and Kauai.
Kenoi and Kim Move On to General Election
Neither candidate pulls a majority; four County Council candidates escape that fate.
Kahele and Solomon Win Outright; Ruderman to Face Smith
Veteran lawmakers Inouye, Ikeda and Smart fail in their bids in Saturday’s primary.
UPDATE: Voting Hours Extended; Results Will Be Delayed
Hawai`i’s governor made the unusual move of extending the hours because some polling stations failed to open on time.
Monday Hearing Set For State Development Agency
The Public Land Development Corp. will hold hearings on the Big Island next week on its operating rules.
Rising Death Toll Prompts Plea From Police Chief
With 24 traffic fatalities so far, including eight in the past month, Chief Harry Kubojiri is asking the public to use more caution when driving.
County Reopening Honoka`a Gym
The county Department of Parks and Recreation said repairs to its roof have been completed.
