North Hawai‘i News
Strong Aftershocks Continue to Shake Solomons
The area, a hotbed of seismic activity, has seen more than 100 aftershocks of magnitude 5.0 or greater since Tuesday’s major quake.
Hepatitis Information Available in Ilocano, Pacific Islander Languages
The material on prevention, diagnosis and treatment of the disease is available free for Chuukese, Marshallese, Samoan, Tongan and Ilocano communities.
Police Release Feb. 8 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
UPDATE: Kona Robbery Third Involving Tourists in Two Days
A Japanese tourist was assaulted and robbed while walking to his hotel in downtown Kailua-Kona early this morning.
HELCO to Cut Power Early Friday to Hamakua Residents
The utility said the outage from 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. is needed to perform emergency substation repairs.
Bill Would Change Order of Names on Ballot
Instead of the current alphabetical method beginning with “A,” the measure would have ballots list names starting with a letter selected at random.
Center: No Hawaii Threat from Latest Earthquake in Solomons
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said the 8.0-magnitude tremor that occurred at 3:12 p.m. Hawaii time generated a tsunami only in the local area.
Police: Be On Lookout for County Employee Impersonations
A report has been received about a woman claiming to check on property for the county tax office.
Credit Union Scholarship Program Accepting Applicants
Candidates must be graduating Big Island high school seniors and meet other requirements.
UPDATE: Wind Advisory Extended to 6 p.m. Today
The National Weather Service is forecasting winds of 20-40 mph, with gusts up to 50 mph over much of the Big Island.
Flags to Fly at Half-Staff to Honor Lex Brodie
Gov. Neil Abercrombie ordered the action at state offices in remembrance of the former member of the state Board of Education.
Police Release Feb. 1 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Solomon Islands Hit With Flurry of Earthquakes
The island chain in the southwest Pacific has been hit by 19 strong earthquakes since Sunday, include a 6.7-magnitude tremor today.
Monthly Siren Test to Be Held Friday at 11:45 a.m.
The public can report operational issues, including malfunctioning sirens, to Hawaii County Civil Defense.
EPA to Ban Sales of Some d-CON Rat Poison Products
The rodenticide is being blamed for accidental poisonings of children, pets and wildlife.
Hawai`i Lawmakers Consider 10 Cent Bag Tax
According to the bill, a “single-use checkout bag” would mean any type of one-use bag whether plastic or paper, recycled or non-recycled.
State Library System to Offer Free Courses, Audiobooks Online
Hundreds of courses developed by expert instructors will be available beginning Friday using home and library computers.
Hawaii Volcanoes Names Makuakane-Jarrell Chief of Interpretation
The first native Hawaiian to hold the post, the veteran ranger has served at all five national park units on the Big Island.
Lawmakers Weighing $49M for Big Island Harbors
The funding is part of $144 million proposed for harbors statewide.
Police Seek Public’s Help Finding Missing Persons
The three individuals are missing in unrelated cases.
