North Hawaii News
State Judiciary Seeks Court Interpreters
Free informational sessions for individuals interested in becoming a state court interpreter are scheduled on the Big Island beginning next week.
Dengue Case Count Remains at 260
It has over a week since the last case was confirmed on Feb. 24, leaving the total number of confirmed cases at 260.
Police Request Public Assistance Regarding Suspicious Fires
The Hawai’i Police Department said Friday afternoon that a total of 10 fires have occurred over the past month and a half, spanning multiple portions of West Hawai’i.
KMA to Open for Weekend Turkey Hunting
Turkey hunting at the Keamuku Maneuver Area will take place over the weekend.
2015 Big Island Electricity Reach Near 49 Percent Renewable Mark
The Big Island used 48.7 percent of energy from renewable sources, with Maui County falling into second with 35.4 percent and Oahu at 17.2 percent.
UPDATE: Police Locate Body in Waipio
The Hawai’i Police Department has confirmed that a body was located in Waipio Valley Thursday evening.
Police: Big Island Equipment Warranty Scam
Two men in a U-Haul van have reportedly been going door to door in Puna selling “cheaply made equipment,” including generators and pressures washers, claiming that the items will be repaired by a rental company in Kea’au.
Kona Courthouse Arson Investigation Underway
At the time of the fire being set, two employees were inside the courthouse. No injuries were reported.
VIDEO: Lava Erupts from Puʻu ʻŌʻō Spatter Cone
A portion of the crater floor was covered by the eruption before it stalled at about 3 p.m.
State Judiciary Warns of Phone Scam
The Hawai’i State Judiciary issued a notice warning the public of the scam on Thursday afternoon.
NHCH Welcomes Leap Baby Nevaeh
Nevaeh Kahanuola Tanoue was born at North Hawai’i Community Hospital on Feb. 29, or Leap Day, which occurs only once every four years.
No Change to Dengue Case Count
The Hawai’i Department of Health has also not listed any cases as “potentially infectious” to mosquitoes since Feb. 23.
Gabbard Honors Patsy Mink in Light of Women’s History Month
“As we kick off Women’s History Month, let us recognize and celebrate Patsy Mink, and the the countless other women throughout our nation’s history who blazed trails before us.”
Kapolei Students Selected to Take Part in Maunakea Scholars Program
Students submitted proposals and were selected based on viability, creativity, and potential.
Officer Foxworthy Named ‘Officer of the Month’
Officer Jason Foxworthy was named “Officer of the Month” following an investigation into a car theft.
Schatz Co-Introduced MOBILE NOW Act Amendment Passed
United States Senators Brian Schatz and Jerry Moran of Kansas co-introduced the amendment.
West Hawai’i Residential Area Spared by Wednesday Fire
Wednesday’s brush fire that broke out in the He’enalu Street area of West Hawai’i was temporarily under control as of 4 p.m.
Police Warn of Ongoing Lottery Scam
Residents are receiving letters than claim the recipient has won a substantial amount of money and must pay a “processing fee” before the prize is dispersed.
Hawai’i Electric Light to Close Waimea Payment Office
Several payment options, including waived and reduced Western Union bill payment, have been secured by Hawai’i Electric Light.
Risk Areas Decrease on DOH Dengue Map
A total of 1,349 potential dengue cases have been excluded from the overall count since the outbreak began. This includes nine in the past 24 hours.
