North Hawaii News
Click It or Ticket Campaign Begins Sunday
The national “Click It or Ticket” campaign kicks off this weekend, and authorities organized a rally to remind motorists of the added enforcement campaign.
Five Big Island Post Offices Facing Cut in Hours
In a move to save money, the financially beleaguered US Postal Service plans to cut hours at 12 post offices in Hawaii, including five on the Big Island.
DUI Arrests Fall Slightly Below 2011 Levels
For the first time since mid-February, DUI arrests are under the year-to-date numbers from 2011.
Delays on Saddle Road, Kawaihae Harbor to PTA
Traffic delays are expected due to military vehicle on May 7-9 & 13. Motorists are advised to use caution.
Kamuela Resident Carson Wanted on Bench Warrants
Kamuela resident Tay Carson is wanted by police on several bench warrants and a separate shoplifting case.
DUI Arrests Stay Ahead of Last Year’s Numbers
Nearly four months into the year, DUI arrests, traffic accidents, and fatalities are all above 2011 levels, according to police.
Public’s Help Needed in Finding 15-Year-Old Honoka’a Girl
Police are asking for the public’s help in finding Abcidy Santos, who has been missing since early February.
Power Rates Drop Slightly for Big Island Customers
HELCO announced lower base power rates for Big Island customers, which could save people about $4 per month, based on usage.
DUI Arrests Rise by 9% From 2011 Numbers
DUI arrests island-wide are up over 9% from last year, and traffic accidents and fatalities are still ahead of last year’s numbers.
BRIEF: Latest DUI Numbers Show Continued Rise in Arrests
HPD statistics chronicle a continued rise in DUI arrests and major traffic accidents through the first three months of 2012.
BRIEF: Police Seek Individuals Who Damaged Waimea Trees
Authorities are searching for those responsible for damaging at least seven trees at Waimea Anuenue Park earlier this month.
Latest DUI Statistics Show Continued Rise in Arrests, Accidents
DUI arrests on Hawai’i Island are continuing to stay above last year’s levels, according to statistics released Wednesday by the Hawaii Police Department.
BRIEF: Kona District Leads Island in DUI Arrests
The Kona district has seen the most DUI arrests on the island through the week ending March 18, 2012.
Romney Wins State’s First GOP Caucus
Mitt Romney was declared the winner of the 50th state’s first ever GOP caucus.
BRIEF: Police and Gated Communities Reach Agreement on Emergency Access
Local police and gated communities across the island have reached a solution on allowing easier access to those areas when emergency situations arise.
BRIEF: Latest DUI Numbers Shows Rise in Arrests, Accidents
DUI arrests, major traffic accidents, and traffic fatalities are all on the rise in comparison to the same period in 2011.
GOP Announces Local Caucus Sites
Eleven different locations will serve as GOP caucus sites during Tuesday’s inaugural event.
UPDATE: Police Release Name of Crash Victim
A single-vehicle accident near Waimea Friday claims the life of a 61-year-old North Kohala woman.
BRIEF: DUI Statistics Released For Week Ending March 4th
DUI arrests, major traffic accidents, and traffic fatalities are all on the rise as compared to the same point in 2011.
BRIEF: Another Motorcycle Rider Crashes, Dies
A crash claims the life of a motorcycle rider from Kapa‘au, the second motorcycle fatality in eight days on the Big Island and the ninth this year statewide.
