North Hawai‘i News
UPDATE: Senate Amends PLDC Bill, Now Similar to House Version
House Bill 1133, which was heard by the Committee on Ways and Means, appears to be the only PLDC-killing bill still active in the Legislature.
April Fool’s Day Prank Goes Awry
A report by a radio station about a lava flow closing Saddle Road generated calls to 911, police said.
Retired County Water Chief Named to State Commission
Milton Pavao, who retired from the county Department of Water Supply in 2011, has been appointed by the governor to the Commission of Water Resource Management.
Bill Removing Background Check Loophole Moving Through House
The Senate has already approved the measure that would require background checks for firearms imported from out of state.
Police Release March 28 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Senate Version of Budget Bill Less Than Governor’s, House’s
The Senate, however, is proposing to spend $378 million more than the House on capital improvement projects over the next two fiscal years.
Public’s Help Sought Finding Stolen Tractor
The green John Deere front-loader tractor was taken in the Ninole area over the weekend.
Travel Website’s Customers Big on Hualalai Resort, Hawaii Islands
TripAdvisor.com’s Travelers’ Choice Awards gives kudos to Hawaii’s beaches and an upscale Big Island resort.
Tuesday is Prince Kuhio Day Holiday
State and county offices will be closed, although federal offices and the post office will remain open.
State, Teachers Union Reach Tentative Agreement
The pact scheduled for an April 17 ratification vote would restore the 5% pay cut from 2011 and add raises for each of the next four years.
Police Release Latest List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Police: Hilo Man Missing Since Early Sunday
The missing man, 51-year-old Dennis Nabarro, is in need of medical attention, police said.
Outer-Islands Participate in Google-Plus ‘Hangout’ with Governor
Early Childhood Education discussed using Google’s multiple-person video chat function.
State Announces Lane Closures for Big Island Highways
Roadwork to be in effect from March 23 to March 29, with breaks scheduled March 26 and 29 for Kuhio Day, Good Friday.
WANTED: Man Sought for Sexual Assault of Minor on Bus
Suspect allegedly touched female minor on a Hele-On bus in Waimea.
Senate Committee Approves Resolutions Urging Release of Roger Christie
Resolutions pass unanimously with amended language, head next to Senate Judiciary Committee.
Senate Scraps County Permitting for Geothermal Development
Effort to increase county oversight over geothermal development was killed in committee yesterday.
Police Warn Against Surge of Car Break-ins
Over 90 break-ins were reported during the months of January and February.
Thirty Meter Telescope Project Receives $1.25M Grant
National Science Foundation to award $250,000 yearly to assist operations for planned giant telescope on Mauna Kea.
UPDATE: Missing Mauna Kea Hiker Found
59-year-old Jennifer Ho of the Hawaii Sierra Club was found safe after going missing overnight on Mauna Kea.
