North Hawaii News
Owner of Unclaimed Necklace Sought
Police need the public’s help identifying the owner of some missing jewelry.
Police Issue Mail Scam Warning
The public should be on the lookout for letters seeking financial information or asking that checks be cashed.
Temporary Water Shut-off Next Week Near Waimea
Water service will be shut off from late Aug. 15 to early the next morning along Kawaihae Road near the intersection of Kohala Mountain Road.
Mailing of Prospective Juror Questionnaires Begins Today
If you are a registered voter, have a Hawai`i driver’s license or file state income taxes, you may soon be among the recipients of a juror questionnaire.
UH Gets Federal Grant For Biofuel Research
The US Department of Agriculture-funded project will involve a mix of universities and private companies.
Man Charged With Second Car Theft in Two Weeks
Police said the Kailua-Kona resident was observed driving in a reckless manner early today.
Kawauchi: Duplicate Registrations and Voters Found
The county clerk said problems with the Big Island voter registry won’t affect the upcoming primary election.
Kawauchi to Hold Press Conference on Voter Registry
The Big Island’s county clerk, who has been criticized for lack of communication with the media, will hold a press conference Wednesday.
Report: Hawai`i Car Insurance Costs Third Lowest in Nation
Only two states have a lower percentage of average household income spent on car insurance costs, a report says.
Flags to be Flown at Half-Staff Tuesday
The US and Hawai`i flags will be flown at half-staff Tuesday in honor of former state Rep. John Justin Medeiros.
State To Require Safety Course For Boaters
The state land board has approved the rule to take effect in two years.
Scientists to Search For Water in Big Island’s Saddle
A research project investigating possible high-elevation sources of water could be a boon for groundwater management on the Big Island’s leeward side.
State Elections Chief Critical of County Clerk
Chief Election Officer Scott Nago has told Hawai`i County Clerk Jamae Kawauchi that some of her recent actions may be undermining public confidence in the upcoming election.
AT&T Wireless Service Has Outage Today
The company is still trying to determine the cause of the disruption that lasted nearly three hours.
Ford Recalls 2013 Escapes Because of Fire Hazard
The recall is to replace a fuel line under the hood that could rupture on the 1.6-liter engine models.
Election Office Was Closed For Registry Check
Mystery solved: County elections staff took the unusual move of closing their Hilo office Monday to complete a manual check of the voter list.
Hawai`i Horse Expo Set For Aug. 11-12 in Waimea
A wide variety of clinicians and other presenters will be featured at the benefit for the Humane Society’s Horse Rescue Fund.
Elections Office Closed ‘For Auditing’; Reason Unknown
The county’s top elections official was not immediately available for comment as to why or by whom an audit is being performed at the Hilo office.
