North Hawai‘i News
County Looking to Expand Use of Green Waste
Officials are proposing to mix it with food waste and other materials to create compost that will be sold to the public.
Wind Causes Power Outages Across Big Isle
More than 9,000 homes and businesses lost power on Saturday.
4.4 Magnitude Quake Hits South of Fern Acres
No tsunami threat is expected from the early morning quake.
Traffic Delays Next Week in Kainaliu, Makalei and Kalopa
The areas will be subjected to alternating lane closures from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Police Release Jan. 3 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Public’s Help Sought Finding Missing Hilo Man
The missing man, 48-year-old Brian Paul Andrade, was last seen Tuesday night in Keaukaha.
School Returns, Motorists Asked to Use Caution
Drivers should be aware of increased traffic, especially around school zones in the morning and afternoon.
Police Warn of Scam Involving Utility Company Bill
The public is being warned about scammers impersonating utility company employees and claiming their service will be shut off.
County Takes Over Issuance of State ID Cards
The function previously handled by the state Attorney General’s office will now be performed at county driver’s licensing offices in Hilo and Kona.
Gov. Abercrombie Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Rev. Aiona
Former Board of Education member died of heart failure December 20 in Honolulu.
2-Car Collision in Honoka`a Injures 7
Accident shuts down both lanes of Highway 19 for several hours.
Body Pulled from Water after Vehicle Found in Papa`aloa River
County chopper had spotted missing person’s vehicle in river.
3 Beaches to Close Early for New Year’s Eve
DLNR shutting down popular destinations to discourage fireworks use.
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.
