North Hawaii News
TMT Official Says Next Move Awaits State
Thirty Meter Telescope Executive Director Ed Stone attended a Chamber of Commerce Hawai’i panel on the future of Mauna Kea on Friday.
‘Hawai’i Sex Offender Search’ App Wins Awards
The “Hawai’i Sex Offender Search” mobile app won the 2015 titles of Best Government Mobile Application and Best Information Services Mobile Application.
HPD: Elderly Targeted by Repair Work Scam
The Hawai’i Police Department is warning the public of a potential scam on the Big Island that appears to be targeted towards the elderly.
Expert Advice on Moving Out Mosquitoes
Whether the issue is illness prevention or just inconvenience, reducing the number of bugs on your property is important. And that means maintenance.
Police Release Jan. 22 Warrants
The list informs both the public and the individuals sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
Merrie Monarch Participants, Judges Announced
Judges for the 2016 Merrie Monarch festival include Keith Awai, Ed Collier, Ainsley Halemanu, Lahela Kaʻahui, Etua Lopes, Piʻilani Lua, and Holoua Stender.
Marines Officially Declared Dead, Memorial Set
Twelve Marines involved in a helicopter crash on Jan. 14 have officially been pronounced dead.
Police Continue Search for Wanted Hilo Woman
A public information request has been renewed by the Hawai’i Police Department on wanted 33-year-old Chanel Mariani.
Schatz Joins Group to Unveil College Afforadability Legislation
The legislative package is currently comprised of three Senate bills aimed at making community college free, addressing Pell Grant losses, and allowing borrowers to refinance.
HPD Seeks Wanted Hilo Man
Jason C. Shrader, 33, is being sought by the Hawai’i Police Department on outstanding bench warrants.
Dengue: Three Newly Reported ‘Potentially Infectious’ Individuals
Hawai’i Department of Health officials said Thursday that the three “potentially infectious” individuals have an onset of illness date between Jan. 11 and Jan. 16.
Pauahi Foundation to Aid in Sending Students to Science Camp
With support from the Thirty Meter Telescope International Observatory, Pauahi Foundation officials say a total of 12 students, six in each of the two camps, will be sponsored.
WLC Elects New Leadership, Expands Membership
Female lawmakers at the county level will be included in the membership of the Hawai’i Women’s Legislative Caucus.
Authorities Seek Wanted Hilo Woman
Melody K. Familar, 45, is being sought by the Hawai’i Police Department on outstanding bench warrants.
FoodCorps Seeks Applicants to Serve Limited-Resource Communities
Childhood obesity and food insecurity in under-served communities in the focus of the nation-wide FoodCorps organization, which operates in 17 states and the District of Columbia.
No Tsunami Threat Following 6.6M Mexico Earthquake
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says there is no tsunami threat to Hawai’i following a 6.6 magnitude earthquake that occurred off the coast of Jalisco, Mexico.
Gabbard Hosts ‘Tele-Town Hall’ Meeting
Congresswoman Gabbard hosted the meeting following the Opening Day of the 2016 Legislative Session.
DWS Reminds the Public of Water Conservation Notice
Dry weather conditions and repair work to well sources in the South Kohala and Hamakua areas have brought the continuation of a water conservation notice in the area.
Kona Man Sought on Warrants
A 38-year-old Kona man wanted on two bench warrants is being sought after by the Hawai’i Police Department.
HFD on Scene of Brush Fire Near Hawai’i CC Palamanui
Hawai’i County Fire Department fire fighters are on the scene of a brush fire burning in the Hawai’i Community College Palamanui area of West Hawai’i.
