North Hawai‘i News
Highway 19 Closed By Oil Leak Saturday Night
Both lanes of the highway connecting Hamakua and North Hilo were shut down for about three hours while crews mopped up an oil spill.
Woman Sought For Fraudulent Use of Credit Card
Police said the woman illegally used a credit card at least twice.
Maeda Nominated to Be County’s Next Clerk
Incoming County Council Chairman J Yoshimoto has named Stewart Maeda to replace current County Clerk Jamae Kawauchi.
Police Looking To Connect Stolen Laptops With Owners
The computers were recovered in Kona during the execution of a search warrant in a drug case.
No Hawaii Threat From Kuril Islands Quake
The 6.8 magnitude tremor occurred in one of the world’s most seismically active areas.
Astronomers in Hawaii Find Possible Rogue Planet
The object was found using the Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope on Mauna Kea and studied further using the Very Large Telescope in Chile.
UPDATE: Regents, Greenwood Say Relationship ‘Strong’
The university’s Board of Regents and its president have apparently settled their differences.
Police Release Nov. 15 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Leonid Meteor Shower Arriving This Weekend
Weather-permitting, the Leonid meteor shower will be visible in the eastern night sky over the next several nights.
Yoshimoto Will Be Next County Council Chairman
The veteran council member will lead three incumbents and six newcomers after they are sworn into office on Dec. 3.
Big Island, Nation Observe Recycles Day on Thursday
The day celebrates recycling, composting and reusing efforts.
UH Forester To Talk Koa Tonight in Hilo
J.B. Friday will give a presentation at the Mokupapapa Discovery Center in Hilo on efforts to restore koa forests.
No Tsunami From Earthquake in Chile
No significant damage was reported from the 6.1-magnitude tremor.
UPDATE: Leeward Fire Hazard Warning Follows Dry October
Records were set in 19 areas across the state for the driest October on record.
Buoy or Not, Debris Destined For Disposal
The large metal container that washed up in Ka`u in October will be cut into pieces that can be removed by helicopter.
NOAA: Japan Tsunami Debris Still Expected
While bigger floating items such as docks have been reaching the mainland’s shores, smaller items in the water are expected to reach Hawaii this winter.
Windows 8 Supports Hawaiian Language Diacriticals, More
The latest version of Microsoft’s operating system includes a Hawaiian keyboard in its layout.
Police Warn of Internet Scam Involving Craigslist
Police say the scam is a variation of ruses involving a counterfeit check.
