North Hawai‘i News
Police Release Nov. 23 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Study to Focus on Hawaii’s Unique Insects and Spiders
A $2 million research project will look at how native arthropods adapted and changed as they were introduced to new environments.
Students Invited to Create Anti-Meth Pledge
The friendly competition for intermediate school students is being coordinated by the Hawaii Police Activities League.
Code Changed to Ease Permitting of Photovoltaic Systems
Residential solar systems no longer need to have an architect or structural engineer’s seal on building plans.
PTA Opening Areas to Bow and Bird Hunting
The Keamuku area will be opened to bow hunting of goats and pigs, and other areas will be opened for bird hunting.
Torres Sought on Warrants and For Questioning
Michael Torres, 43, is wanted for questioning in connection with a drug case and a car-theft investigation.
Naniloa Staves Off Foreclosure With Bankruptcy Filing
The filing in US Bankruptcy Court in Honolulu came minutes before a judge was to rule on a motion to appoint a receiver to take control of the resort.
Alameda, 20, Wanted For Violating Probation
Police are advising the public not to contact or approach Michael Alameda, who may be in the South Kohala area.
Humane Society Fundraiser Saturday at Downtown Gallery
The High Fire Hawaii Gallery and Studio will host the second annual “Art Helps” fundraiser from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Big Island’s Police Department Awarded Accreditation
The recognition by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies was the culmination of an eight-year effort.
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.
