North Hawai‘i News
Police Release Jan. 18 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
High-Surf Warning Issued for North and West Shores
The National Weather Service said waves could reach heights in excess of 20 feet.
Creation of Preschool Program Focus of ‘Twitter Town Hall’
The forum will allow the public to use Twitter to discuss the establishment of Keiki First Steps Program.
Police Looking for Missing Hilo Teenager
Makananui Fejeran has been missing since Monday, police said.
Legislature Opens With New Leadership, Entertainment
State lawmakers have new leadership and an upbeat opinion of the economy, if opening day ceremonies are any indication.
Police Again Warn Public of House Rental Scam
The scammers pretend that they own a home and offer it for rent on-line.
Suspects Sought For Violating Terms of Court Orders
Police are asking for the public’s help in finding the four fugitives.
Hapuna Beach Recognized; Colored Beaches Not So Much
Travel + Leisure magazine rates Hapuna as family-friendly, but the many-hued Big Island beaches lose out to black sand on Maui.
Papaikou Boy, 17, Missing Since Jan. 7
Police said Kayden Fuerte was last seen wearing a black T-shirt, blue plaid shorts, black shoes and a baseball cap.
Police Seek Public’s Help in Stopping Cockfighting
Participants in the illegal activity are subject to arrest for cruelty to animals, gambling and possession of gambling records.
Police: Speeding, Drugs May Be Factors in Fatal Kona Crash
A 27-year-old Kailua-Kona woman died in the one-car collision that occurred early this morning on Route 190 south of Pu`uanahulu.
Man, Woman Rescued After Fall Down Gulch Near Kukaiau
The man who fell 60 feet down the gulch Sunday night was taken to North Hawaii Community Hospital in critical condition.
Police Seek Public’s Help Locating Missing Persons
Police said three of the missing persons may require medical attention.
Stranger on Waimea School Campus Prompts Lockdown
A fourth-grader at Waimea Elementary told school officials he was approached on campus by an Asian man in his 20s.
Police Release Jan. 11 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Hawaii Poll Indicates Increasing Support For Legal Marijuana
The survey of 600 Hawaii voters showed that 57% favored its legalization, an increase of 20% since 2005.
2012 Was Dry in Hawaii and Across Much of US
Only four gauges across the state recorded above-average rainfall in what turned out to be a dry year across most of the country.
‘Dual-Pol’ Radar Upgrades Improving Weather Forecasts
The improvements underway to Hawaii’s four Doppler weather radar stations will give forecasters a better look at rain and other weather phenomena.
Daniel Sayre Foundation Continues Gift of Safety
The memorial fund established following a tragic hiking accident has provided nearly $700,000 in equipment for the Hawaii Fire Department.
More Shut-Offs for Ahualoa-Honoka`a Waterline Connections
Service interruptions will be required today, Thursday and next Tuesday.
