North Hawai‘i News
Simeon Fails to Make Final Cut on Top Chef
The Hilo native and now Maui chef failed to make it into the top two Wednesday night.
Police to Hold Community Meeting Thursday in North Kohala
The meeting is scheduled from noon to 2 p.m. at the Kohala Intergenerational Center on the Akoni Pule Highway.
Numerous Tips Help Police Locate Fugitive Torres
The Waimea woman wanted for bail-jumping and other offenses was captured in Kawaihae.
UPDATE: Senate Unanimous in Repeal of PLDC
After a bill dismantling the controversial agency was passed by the state House, the Senate on Tuesday unanimously approved one of its own.
Bill Would Extend Forfeiture Actions to Petty Misdemeanors
Senate Bill 1342 would allow government seizure of real property and other assets for such offenses as possession of small amounts of marijuana.
Native Moth Outbreak Causing Defoliation of Koa Forests
Wildlife officials say a sudden outbreak of the koa moth is responsible for the biggest defoliation episode on record.
Police Release Feb. 15 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Bill That Would Repeal PLDC Moves to Senate
The measure received near-unanimous support during votes today and Wednesday before moving to the Senate.
Kaiser Permanente Establishes Plastic Bag Ban
The Hawaii region is the health organization’s first to impose the ban.
NASA to Stream Information on Friday’s Asteroid Flyby
The space agency will provide commentary and animation of the close approach beginning 9 a.m. Hawaii time.
County Bond Sale to Save Isle Taxpayers $8.5M
The County of Hawai’i recently sold $98.8 million in bonds, a move that will save taxpayers about $8.5 million over the life of the bonds.
Man Charged for Threats That Prompted School Lockdowns
Lyle Kawika Pascubillo was being held on $4,000 bail after being charged with two counts of terroristic threatening.
Land Board Hears Final Arguments on Huge Telescope
The Board of Land and Natural Resources is considering whether to approve the Thirty Meter Telescope atop Mauna Kea.
Bill Legalizing Marijuana Dead For Session
The chairman of the House Judiciary Committee said he killed the measure because of a lack of support from lawmakers.
Two House Panels Vote to Dismantle PLDC
The committees were unanimous in their intent to repeal the state law creating the Public Land Development Corp.
North Kohala Crash Claims Life of Hakalau Woman
Police said speed was a factor in the crash on the Akoni Pule Highway.
Hakalau Warning Siren to be Tested Thursday
The test of the siren near the 15-mile marker of Highway 19 is scheduled between 8 a.m. and 11 a.m.
UPDATE: Lockdown Prompted by Numerous Threatening Calls, Texts
School officials said students were safe, and threatening text messages were the reason for the lockdown.
UPDATE: Missing Airsoft Player Found Injured in Ravine
A participant in the simulated combat game was discovered missing following a lunch break Sunday.
FoodCorps Expanding to Hawai`i, Seeking Service Members
The national organization is recruiting for its program to provide healthy, locally produced food for schools.
