North Hawaii News
Kapoho Man Arrested in Puna Murder
The Hawai’i Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred late Monday afternoon.
Police Seek Man on Warrant, Abuse, Sexual Assault Questioning
Forty-four-year-old James Forrest is being sought by the Hawai’i Police Department.
Kona Man Sought on Warrant, Abuse Case Questioning
A 51-year-old Kailua-Kona man is being sought by authorities on a warrant of arrest for bail jumping and for questioning.
New ‘Ghost-Like’ Octopus Species Located off Hawai’i
The animal didn’t appear to be very muscular and lacked pigment cell, causing it to appear “ghost-like,” according to a NOAA scientist.
Big Island Tourism Starts the Year Strong
During the month of January, a total of of 720,997 visitors stepped foot in Hawai’i, a 6.2 percent increase over January 2015. The number also includes and increase in Big Island numbers.
HI-SEAS Crew Reaches Half-Way Mark
Six crew members launched on yearlong isolated journey on Aug, 28 and have resided in a solar power dome on the slopes of Mauna Loa since.
Dengue Case Count Continues to Show No Movement
The Hawai’i Department of Health has also listed the number of dengue cases “potentially infectious” to mosquitoes at zero since Feb. 24.
UPDATE: 3.5M Earthquake Shakes the Big Island
The United States Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports that the earthquake occurred at a depth of 8.9 miles, about six miles north-northeast of Volcano.
MyPVL Provides Online License Renewal for Various Professionals
During the current renew-online cycle, architects, land surveyors, landscape architects, and professional engineers can use the online tool.
Police Investigate Found Waipio Body as Murder
A murder investigation has been opened in connection to a body located in Waipio Valley last Thursday.
DLNR Recognizes Volunteer Hunting Instructors
All 17 instructors volunteer their time training youth and adult hunters at 75 classes every year.
Police Seek Missing 24-Year-Old
Twenty-four-year-old Britany Bartholomew was last seen on February 26 in Kea’au.
Flags to Fly at Half-Staff in Honor of Nancy Reagan
The flags will be flow at half-staff until sunset on the day of interment.
Scheduled Lane Closures March 7-11
Various portions of Big Island roadways will be temporarily closed throughout the week as road construction continues.
Military Convoys to Travel Beginning Monday
Oahu-based service members will travel between 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.; then again between 6:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. through Wednesday.
El Nino Creating Severe Drought Conditions
The unusually dry conditions seen around the Big Island aren’t expected to change anytime soon.
Weekend Road Work and Closures
Road and lane closures on the Big Island continue through the weekend at various locations.
Expired License Agreement Closes Big Island DHHL Lands
The closed portions belong to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands.
Seasonal Archery Hunting Opens in Pu’uanahulu GMA
Hunters are required to obtain 2016 ram and goat tags. The tags can be picked up from any of the Hawai’i Island Division of Forestry and Wildlife offices.
Police Release March 4 Warrants
The list informs both the public and the individuals sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
