West Hawaii News
Sentencing of Christies Delayed Again, Now Set for April 28
Five of their 12 co-defendants from the Hilo cannabis ministry bust have already learned the outcome of their cases, with sentencing scheduled for six more.
Kona Forum to Focus on Water Issues
The talk-story session organized by state Rep. Nicole Lowen is scheduled for March 20 at the West Hawaii Civic Center.
Police to Meet With Community March 18 in Na`alehu
The meeting, part of a series of district meetings held islandwide, is designed to allow community members to meet police officers and to discuss concerns.
17-Year-Old Hilo Girl Missing Since Late February
Brianna Freitas-Jones was last seen in Hilo on Feb. 28.
Kakesako Named Deputy Director for Department of Agriculture
The new second-in-command at the DOA previously worked as a legislative administrator for two Big Island senators.
FBI Searching Big Island for Alleged Terrorist Fugitive
The FBI is offering a reward of $250,000 for Daniel Andreas San Diego, who the agency believes could be in Puna.
Human Remains Found in South Kohala
An autopsy has been ordered to determine the cause of death of the remains located by police Monday between Puako Beach Drive and Queen Kaahumanu Highway.
Hawaii Volcanoes Reports 1.5M Visitors in 2013
The figure reflected a nearly 7% increase over visitors from the year before.
Hawaii Meth Project Seeking Advisory Council Members
Candidates for the 2014-15 Teen Advisory Council include all high school students entering grade 9 or higher this fall.
HCC Student Named Hawaii’s New Century Scholar
Edward Bufil of Pepeekeo, who aspires to be a park ranger, has a long list of involvement in conservation and other forestry activities.
Biodiesel Expert to Speak on ‘Fuels and Transportation’
Kelly King, co-founder of Pacific Biodiesel Technologies, will be the latest speaker on a series of energy lectures being held at the NELHA Gateway center.
Man Arrested for Allegedly Operating Boat Under the Influence
The man was operating a commercial diving boat which allegedly drifted off while its customers were still in the water.
Judge Orders County to Stop Registering GMO Farmers
Judge Greg Nakamura issued the temporary restraining order in response to a lawsuit filed this week challenging the law approved late last year.
House Committee Earmarks $40M for New Kona Courthouse
The state Judiciary has long noted the need to consolidate Kona’s court operations which are currently spread across three locations.
Police Release March 7 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Souki Reprimands Hanohano, Threatens Removal of Chairmanship
The House speaker sent the Big Island lawmaker a letter calling her conduct unacceptable, disruptive and in violation of the House Code of Legislative Conduct.
Captain Cook Man Charged in Kona Burglary
John Small, 20, was arrested after a 75-year-old woman discovered someone rummaging through her belongings in her apartment early Tuesday morning.
Crumbling Asteroid a First, Astronomers Say
The Keck Observatory on Mauna Kea helped in the analysis of what scientists say is the first confirmed observation of an asteroid breaking up in space.
House Budget Contains Funding for Pharmacy School Building
The proposed supplemental spending plan contains $33 million for a permanent home for the College of Pharmacy, which administrators say is crucial to its future.
County Offering Low-Interest Home Repair Loans
The Residential Emergency Repair Program provides low- to moderate-income homeowners an opportunity to make a variety of home renovations.
