North Hawai‘i News
Hawaiian Electric Relaxes Requirements For Home Solar Systems
Hawaii Electric Co. said it will no longer require studies of the impacts of most small photovoltaic systems for its customers on Oahu, Maui and the Big Island.
County Staff Attends Elections Workshop; Clerk a No-Show
The county’s deputy clerk and three members of the Elections Division staff were at the workshop on Kauai, the first of three such meetings scheduled.
Police Seek California Tourist Missing Here Since 2007
Sean Ryan was last seen more than five years ago in the Fern Acres subdivision.
Loco Moco Weird? It’s In the Tastebuds of the Beholder
That staple of Hawaii makes it on Food & Wine magazine’s list of strange regional foods.
Motorcycle Rider Becomes 30th Traffic Fatality of 2012
A 76-year-old Oahu man died after his motorcycle went off the Kohala Mountain Road last week, becoming the ninth motorcycle fatality on the Big Island this year.
Bail Set at $35,000 For Man Charged in Burglary
Police said a neighbor of the victim recognized Sam Ryelan Perez running through a nearby yard.
Police Release Sept. 14 Warrant List
Those wanted on outstanding arrest warrants are encouraged to turn themselves to avoid having an officer go to their home or workplace.
Police Seeking Two Kailua-Kona Residents
Joel Landsborough is wanted on an outstanding warrant while police are looking for Danny Estocado in connection with a car theft investigation.
Police Investigating Computer Access at Elections Office
County Clerk Jamae Kawauchi reported that someone used another person’s log-in information to access a computer, which would be a violation of state law.
Yagong Accuses Ethics Chairman of Conflict of Interest
Responding to a complaint about him before the Ethics Board, Dominic Yagong said the board’s chairman may be looking for “payback.”
Obama Orders Flags at Half-Staff Following Libya Attack
The attack on the US Consulate resulted in the deaths of Ambassador Christopher Stevens and three other Americans.
Police Open Investigation Into Possible 2010 Voter Fraud
Details are not being released about allegations from the county’s election office that prompted the police probe.
Hawaiian Homes Commission To Hold Big Island Meeting
The commission that oversees the DHHL next week will have a two-part meeting in Hilo and Naalehu, with a community meeting in Pahala in between.
Police: Missing Woman May Be In West Hawaii
Police are looking for 31-year-old Cristin Banks, also known as Cristin Guerpo-Banks.
Two Dead, Three Seriously Injured in Kalopa Crash
A Honokaa man in is being held following his arrest on suspicion of drunken driving after his pickup truck was involved in a crash that killed two people.
UHH Group Accepting Nominations For Distinguished Alumni Awards
The university’s alumni association will hold a banquet in February to hand out awards to distinguished alumni and for distinguished service.
Flags To Fly at Half-Staff On Patriot Day
President Obama and Gov. Neil Abercrombie have ordered the observance tomorrow to honor the victims of the Sept.11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
Two Fired Election Workers Sue County
Two of the four county elections workers fired in January have filed lawsuits accusing county officials of defamation of character and negligence.
Convoluted Election Measure Approved by Council
It passed a resolution asking a counties’ association to push for legislation allowing state officials to gauge county election preparedness.
Illegal Activities in Beach Parks Focus of Program
Police, with the help of community organizations, are looking to stem illegal drinking and drug use.
