North Hawaii News
Police Release April 1 Warrants
The list informs both the public and the individuals sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
PTA Monitoring Fire Sparked During Training
Pohakuloa Training Area officials are continuing to monitor a fire that was caused by a round fired during combined live fire arms training on March 24.
Kona Man Sought by Authorities
A 36-year-old Kona man is being sought after by the Hawai’i Police Department.
PTA to Open for Pig, Goat, and Sheep Bow Hunting
The Humu’ula Unit, which includes training areas 1 through 4, the Menehune Unit, including training areas 5 and 6, and the Ahi Unit, training areas 9, 12 to 16, and 18 east, will be opened.
Dengue: No New Cases, Transfer Station Hour Extensions
No new cases of dengue fever have been reported on the Big Island since March 23.
DOH Officials Visit CDC to Attend Zika Action Plan Summit
“The summit provided an excellent opportunity for Hawai’i to share our experience and knowledge while learning from other states about specific issues around the science behind Zika,” said Health Director Dr. Virginia Pressler.
Kona Man Sought on Probation Violation, for Questioning
Police are looking for a 26-year-old man who is wanted for a probation violation and for questioning.
HPD Renews Request for Information on Stolen Boxing Gloves
According to police, the gloves were removed from a home in Hawaiian Beaches around mid-January.
Thursday Night Earthquake Upgraded to 4.7M
Just before 2 a.m., Hawaiian Volcano Observatory noted that the quake occurred north of the Big Island and east of Maui the evening prior.
No Tsunami Threat Following 4.4M Quake
According to PTWC, the earthquake occurred Thursday at 11:45 p.m. Hawai’i time.
UH Community Colleges Partner for Entrepreneurship Program
Grant funds totaling $100,000, part of a $10 million Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College Career Training Grant to UHCC’s from the United States Department of Labor, will support he program.
Man Sought by Authorities for Assault
A 32-year-old Pa’auilo man is being sought after by the Hawai’i Police Department for assault.
3.0M Earthquake Near Honoka’a
The United States Geological Survey reports the earthquake took place at 1:37 p.m., seven miles north-northwest of Honoka’a at a depth of 8.9 miles.
No New Dengue Fever Cases Reported
The overall case count remains at 263, with no cases listed as “potentially infectious” to mosquitoes.
Attorney General Takes Part in Bogus Charity Bust
An end has been placed on two “sham” cancer charities that operated nation-wide.
Pohakuloa Fire ‘100 Percent Contained’
PTA Fire Chief Eric Moller told Big Island Now that the fire has burned 200 acres,
3.0M Earthquake Centered West of Volcano
The United States Geological Survey listed the earthquake at a depth of 6.2 miles.
Students Begin Research Work Using Mauna Kea Telescopes
Students from Waiakea High School and Kapolei High School, awarded telescope observing time through the Maunakea Scholars program, have begun their telescope time.
Big Island’s Tax Burden Rating Among Lowest in the State
On the Big Island, the tax burden index was determined to be a rating of 69.68, behind Kalawao’s 73.07.
