West Hawaii News
Albizia Control Workshops Set for April 12, May 10
The events will teach community volunteers safe ways of controlling the invasive tree that overwhelms native forests and threatens homes and property.
Two Men Injured in Kailua-Kona Stabbing Incident
A 43-year-old Kona man was arrested on suspicion of assault after two men were sent to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
Police Release April 4 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Facebook Finally Gets Its Kailuas Right
The social networking giant has been persuaded to clarify its tagging of Kailua, Oahu, and Kailua-Kona on the Big Island.
Judge Rejects Appeal of Thirty Meter Telescope Permit
Circuit Court Judge Greg Nakamura said the state Board of Land and Natural followed proper procedure when it issued the permit in 2011.
Record Number of Firearms Registered in Hawaii in 2013
Hawaii County, which has less than 14% of the state’s population, accounted for nearly 24% of the firearms registered in Hawaii.
No Tsunami Threat From 7.8M Chilean Aftershock
The 7.8 magnitude tremor late this afternoon was among a flurry of strong aftershocks in the same area as Tuesday’s powerful earthquake.
Public Meetings Aimed at Commercial Boating Rules
The meetings scheduled for tonight in Hilo and Thursday in Kona will focus on proposed changes to regulations for commercial boating activities.
Electricity ‘Microgrid’ Focus of New Parker Ranch Subsidiary
The sprawling Waimea ranch is talking with investors about creating a power generation and distribution network for itself and surrounding areas.
Missing Pahoa Woman Located in Good Health
Danielle Caron, who had not been seen since March 6, was found in Honoka`a.
Civil Defense: Little Effect Locally From Chilean Earthquake
With little effect on Hawaii’s shores from the Chilean earthquake, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center cancelled the tsunami advisory at 7:25 a.m. today.
Honaunau Woman Charged in Credit Card Theft
Kimi Keani Bento has been accused of 19 offenses in connection with the theft in January and subsequent use of a credit card.
UPDATE: Tsunami Advisory Issued Warning of Strong Currents
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said no significant tsunami is expected from the Chilean earthquake, but strong currents could be generated.
Rain Just Keeps A-Coming; Flood Advisory No. 8 in Effect
Abundant low-level moisture pushed 24-hour rainfall totals to more than 4 inches at nine rain gauges in windward areas of the Big Island.
Physicians Selected for Hilo Residency Program
The four doctors comprise the first class at the Hawaii Island Family Residency Program, which is designed to counter the island’s growing physician shortage.
UPDATE: Kona Woman Held on $498,000 Bail in Shooting Incident
Randi-Keli K. Banagan was arrested Saturday on suspicion of shooting a man the day before while he was walking in a Holualoa subdivision with his girlfriend.
UPDATE: Flood Advisory Extended for East Hawaii
The unstable atmosphere left behind by a low-pressure trough was still prompting flood advisories in both East and West Hawaii.
Weekend Fires: Gas Leak Extinguished, Milolii Home Destroyed
Firefighters in Hilo were able to stop a leak in a stove gas line quickly, while a fire at a home in South Kona was already collapsing when a crew arrived.
Police Investigating Attempted Murder in Kona
A 26-year-old Holualoa man was treated for a gunshot wound and released following the incident this morning in a mauka Kona subdivision.
Flooding, Possible Thunderstorms, Predicted Through Saturday
A low-pressure system moving south over the islands is expected to bring heavy rains and the perhaps even hail over the state through at least Saturday night.
