North Hawaii News
PGV Settles with EPA for 2013 Violations
PGV was recently re-inspected and found to now comply with EPA rules to minimize accidental chemical releases. The company will also pay $76,500 as a civil penalty.
HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown
A total of 29 DUI arrests have been made so far in 2016. That number is a 7.4 percent increase from last year’s count of 27 arrests during the same time period.
Woman Charged in Hilo Burglary
According to the Hawai’i Police Department, a 76-year-old woman reported that her Ululani Street home was broken into on Dec. 26 and jewelry was removed.
Police Seek Man on Six Outstanding Warrants
Thirty-three-year-old Ronald Kong is wanted on four counts of contempt of court and two counts of failure to appear.
Student to Join Hirono at State of the Union
Senator Mazie Hirono says Sierra Schmitz, a Hawai’i native studying at American University, will accompany her to the President’s final State of the Union address.
Dengue Count Unchanged, One Infectious
No new cases of dengue fever were added to the collective count on the Big Island over the weekend.
Medical Marijuana Dispensary License Application Live
Under the medical marijuana dispensary law, Chapter 329D, HRS, DOH will award a total of eight licenses state-wide, two for the County of Hawai’i.
Coast Guard Seeks Owner of Located Kayak
At about 9:22 a.m., watchstanders at the Sector Honolulu Command Center received a report of the kayak from HFD, who recovered it.
Kilauea Experiences Week of Explosive Events
Kilauea has begun the new year in stride with explosive activity. Three volcanic explosions took place at the summit in a one-week time span.
Bishop Museum Plans Sale of Waipio Valley
Two Big Island properties will soon go up for sale by one of the largest museums in the state.
Scheduled Lane Closures Jan. 11-15
Road work across the island will cause lane closures throughout the week.
No Tsunami Threat Following 6.9M Indonesia Earthquake
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says there is no tsunami threat to Hawai’i following a 6.9 magnitude earthquake near Kepulauan Talaud, Indonesia.
Weekend Road Work
Multiple lane closures in East Hawai’i will take place over the weekend as night and weekend work continues.
Coca-Cola Donates $50K to R.E.A.C.H.
The nonprofit corporation provides support to intermediate and middle school programs in Lieutenant Governor Shan Tsutsui’s R.E.A.C.H. initiative.
Missing Teen Being Sought by Police
Sixteen-year-old Pa’auilo teen Benjamin Zindric is being sought by the Hawai’i Police Department. The teen was reported as missing after last being seen on Dec. 30.
HPD Searching for Missing Man, Michael Kalla
Michael Kalla is described as 6-foot-1 and 200 pounds with a muscular build and balding dark blond hair. He also has green eyes and a scar under his chin.
No New Dengue Fever Cases Reported
Sixty-six individuals this week were excluded from the overall count, including 15 over the past day.
Governor Ige Announces $6.8M for STEM Jobs
The project will reach towards enhancing and diversifying Hawai’i’s economy through the strengthening of STEM learning and teaching areas.
P&R 2016 Park Maintenance Schedule
‘Āhalanui Park, Isaac Kepo‘okalani Hale Beach Park, Kahalu‘u Beach Park, and Spencer Park at ‘Ōhai‘ula Beach are slated to temporarily close throughout the year.
Police Release Jan. 8 Warrants
The list informs both the public and the individuals sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
