North Hawai‘i News

Statewide Emergency Siren Test Scheduled for January 2

First test of 2013 set for 11:45 am.

3 Beaches to Close Early for New Year’s Eve

DLNR shutting down popular destinations to discourage fireworks use.

Opihi Picker Drowns Near OTEC in Kona

Man found floating face-down by bystanders.

Donna Mercado Kim Selected as Senate President

Senate Vice President Donna Mercado Kim fills the role left by former Senate president Shan Tsutsui who formally accepted the lt. governor’s post on Thursday.

Police Release Dec. 28 List of Arrest Warrants

The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.

Ahualoa Water Service Outage Set For Jan. 3

Water will be shut off that morning to allow for a waterline connection.

Researchers Ramp up Production of Moth to Combat Fireweed

The first release of the biocontrol insects is slated for early 2013.

Tsutsui Named New Lt. Governor of Hawai‘i

The announcement came during a press conference this afternoon in which Gov. Abercrombie confirmed the role of Tsutsui as second-in-command of Hawai‘i.

Police Searching for Missing Pahoa Woman

Authorities are requesting the public’s help in finding 31-year-old Kimberly Horoschak.

Anonymous Donor Gives $9.2 Million to University of Hawaii

Funds will benefit a variety of programs and support full-tuition scholarships.

Big Island Memorial Service to be Held for Inouye

Service is open to the public, memorial books will be available for signing.

Lt. Gov. Schatz Appointed to Fill Inouye’s US Senate Vacancy

Lieutenant Governor Brian Schatz was selected today to fill the US Senate Vacancy created by the recent passing of US Senator Daniel Inouye.

No Tsunami Warning after Vanuatu Earthquake

6.6 magnitude quake happened at 12:28 pm Hawai`i-time.

Police Seek Help Identifying Credit Card Fraud Suspect

Suspect sought for theft of more than $1,700 in Hilo, Waimea and Pāhoa.

Lt. Gov. Brian Schatz Confirms Interest in Senate Vacancy

Lieutenant Governor Brian Schatz today confirmed his interest in the Senate vacancy created by the passing of US Senator Daniel Inouye.

Lawmakers Bid Farewell to Inouye at Capitol; Memorial Fund Established

Inouye is only the third member of the Senate to lie in state at the Capitol since 1969.

UPDATE: Hele-On Bus, SUV Collision: Driver Dies of Injuries

Police identify driver, note alcohol usage may have played a role in the accident.

Police Release ‘Hawaii Island’s Most Wanted’ List

Men sought by police wanted for multiple incidents of theft, outstanding bench warrants.

Ka`u Radio Station in Danger of Closure, Requests Donations

KAHU 91.7 FM faces large debts and insufficient donations, sponsorships.

County Announces Christmas Tree Recycling Schedule

County issues dates and locations for 2012-2013 recycling efforts.
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