North Hawai‘i News
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.
DUI Arrests Down; Traffic Fatalities at 2012 Pace
As of last week the island’s death toll on public roadways stood at 11, the same as occurred during the same period last year.
No Tsunami From Another Strong New Guinea Quake
The strong tremor was the fourth in five weeks to strike the region.
Blasting Scheduled Thursday Near Waimea Transfer Station
The rock excavation for the DHHL’s Lalamilo subdivision will be done between 2 and 5:30 p.m.
Effort to Resolve Health Care Shortage Expands to Congress
While state efforts are already underway, Hawaii’s congressional delegation introduces legislation to boost health care on the neighbor islands.
US, Hawaii Flags at Half-Staff Until Sunset Saturday
The move is out of respect for the victims in the bombings Monday at the Boston Marathon.
Midnight Collections Tonight at Three Big Isle Post Offices
The post offices will have specially marked boxes or drop-off slots for last-minute income tax filers.
Police Release April 12 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
PLDC-Killing Bill Passed, Sent to Governor
The state House of Representatives today agreed to amendments made by the Senate which avoided having the measure sent to a conference committee.
