North Hawai‘i News
Hawaii Observes National Invasive Species Awareness Week
Awards have been given and projects are on tap for the event recognizing the ongoing negative impact of invasive species.
State Provides Comparisons of Homeowners Insurance Costs
The tables provided by DCCA allow side-by-side comparison of insurance premiums for various types of coverage.
Police: 16-year-old Puna Girl Missing Since Dec. 7
Charlierose Rodrigues-Kihe was last seen in Kea`au, police said.
Unexploded Ordnance Topic of Waimea Town Meeting Thursday
The meeting being held by the Waimea Community Association will include an update on efforts to clear the old munitions.
UPDATE: Banyan Drive Bill Amended, Mayor Vows to Continue Fight
Mayor Billy Kenoi said despite changes regarding ownership of the resort land, he still firmly believes the county is best suited to manage the properties.
Hoary Bat, Monk Seal May Split ‘Official’ Duties
A move is underway at the state Legislature to recognize and honor the Hawaiian hoary bat as the state’s official land mammal.
Hanohano Issues Public Apology for Racial Slurs
The fourth-term Puna representative’s comments were made to workers installing art in her state Capitol office.
HELCO Makes It Official; More Geothermal Power Sought
Prospective developers have about a week to announce their intention to bid on the project, and until April 30 to submit a proposal.
Resolutions Call Holding of Roger Christie ‘Illegal and Unconstitutional’
Two Senate resolutions asking President Obama to investigate the no-bail status of the island’s best-known marijuana activist have been sent to committee.
Police Release Feb. 28 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
UPDATE: Two More Strong Quakes Hit Kurils; Still No Tsunami
The tremor occurred in a seismically active island chain stretching from Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula to Japan.
Fact Sheet Details Sequester Impacts to Hawaii
The White House said 20,000 defense workers in Hawaii would be affected by the spending cuts taking effect Friday.
Hazardous Waste Collections This Weekend in Waimea, Pahoa
Automotive fluids, batteries and pesticides are among the waste that will be collected by the county.
Bill Decriminalizing Marijuana Passes Senate Committee
The bill would make possession of less than an ounce of marijuana a civil violation carrying a maximum fine of $100.
Public Asked to Help Find Missing Papa`aloa Woman
Kelie Sensano was last seen at 11 a.m. Saturday in Papa`aloa.
Segway Stolen From Gardens in Umauma
The thief or thieves also took two 25-gallon cans full of gas from the World Botanical Gardens.
Hilo, Pahoa Hit With Nearly a Foot of Rain
Those were among the hardest hit areas from the storm that began Thursday.
Flags to Fly at Half-Staff Sunday for Helene Hale
Hawaii’s governor has ordered the action to honor the veteran Big Island lawmaker, whose services are also being held that day.
Police Release Feb. 22 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
UPDATE: Flash Flood Watch Extended Through Saturday Afternoon
Heavy rain continues to be forecast for windward areas and up to a foot of snow is expected on mountain summits.
