West Hawaii News
Waimea Man Wanted for Questioning in Theft Case
Brandon Kelii Paulino-Pawai is described as 5-foot-10 and 190 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair.
Condemnation Underway to Extend Newly Named Ali`i Drive
One more County Council vote is needed to allow the county to obtain land necessary to complete a bypass road recently declared an extension of Ali`i Drive.
Cop Who Killed Wife Given Reduced Minimum Sentence
Ken Mathison’s minimum sentence was reduced to 25 years from 90 years, which means he will be eligible for parole in 2020.
Big Island Residents File Lawsuits Over OxyELITE Pro
The lawsuits filed in federal court in Honolulu claim that the now-recalled diet supplement resulted in liver damage.
Flags at Half-Staff Today in Remembrance of JFK
The president asked for the nation to join him in mourning the loss of “an extraordinary public servant.”
Police Release Nov. 21 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Funding to Complete First Phase of HCC’s Kona Campus
The governor has released more than $13 million for improvements to Big Island campuses of the University of Hawaii system.
Council Toughens Restrictions on Tobacco Sales, Including E-Cigarettes
The County Council bill will prohibit the sale of tobacco products to anyone under the age of 21, but exempts those who are 18 or older when it takes effect.
Public’s Help Sought Finding Missing Puna Woman
Police said Charmaine Burns of Hawaiian Paradise Park, who may be driving a green Toyota Echo, has a medical condition that requires medication.
Hawaii Community College Holding ‘Scholarship Night’
The event scheduled for Dec. 4 will help current and prospective students and their parents learn about ways to help pay for tuition for the fall 2014 semester.
Laulima Center Grant Aimed at Cooperatives, Small Businesses
The $200,000 in federal funds will help the non-profit establish, expand or operate businesses in rural areas.
Inouye Honored With Presidential Medal of Freedom
The award means the late senator has now received the highest civilian and military honors.
Council Gives Final Approval to GMO Restrictions
The County Council voted 6-3 to restrict further use of genetically modified crops on the Big Island.
Banks Accepting Philippines Relief; Foundation Matching Donations
The Consuelo Foundation will match each dollar donated up to $2 million, and donations can be made at any of the 11 members of the Hawaii Bankers Association.
Watch Out For Geese, Park Officials Say
It’s nesting time for the nene or Hawaiian goose, and motorists need to be extra cautious driving in areas where they are found.
UPDATE: Missing 16-year-old Puna Girl Returns Home Safely
The missing Kurtistown girl had last been seen Saturday in Hawaiian Acres.
Missing Hilo Woman Found Unharmed in Hamakua
Amanda Schwartz, who hadn’t been seen since Nov. 4, was located in Honoka`a.
Obama Orders Changes to ACA Implementation
The state’s health commissioner has asked Hawaii’s insurance carriers to maintain health plans that would have expired at the end of the year.
Search Suspended for Woman Who Jumped From Cruise Ship
The search that began Wednesday covered more than 10,000 square miles and involved three aircraft, as well as a commercial tug.
UPDATE: Police Identify Driver in Fatal Fuel Truck Crash
The incident at the 64-mile marker forced the closing of both lanes of the highway linking Kawaihae with Waimea for more than six hours.
