North Hawaii News
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.
Secretary of Defense Offers Condolences to Marines’ Families
“For the men and women who encountered rough seas and heavy swells over the course of these operations, ‘leave no man behind’ was not a simple slogan; it was a solemn oath,” said Defense Secretary Ash Carter.
Hirono Opposes ‘Anti-Refugee’ Legislation
The legislation, H.R. 4038, needed 60 votes to move forward and failed with a count of 55-43.
DOH: No New Dengue Cases, None Infectious
All of the 224 individuals on record as having the disease are no longer infectious, according to Hawai’i Department of Health officials.
Police Warn Against Mail Scam
The letters come with a claim number and an authentic-looking check paid to the order of the recipient in the amount of thousands of dollars.
