West Hawaii News
Scaled-Down Pharmacy College Building Proposed
UH-Hilo Chancellor Don Straney will propose a scaled-down version of the College of Pharmacy that lops off one story of the building and eliminates areas for future growth in pharmaceutical research.
UPDATE: More Charges for Former Fugitive
Adrien Kalani was arrested without incident this morning and charged on a variety of outstanding warrants.
Voyaging Veterans to Speak on Canoe Construction
The group, which has longstanding ties to the voyaging canoe Hokule`a, will give a presentation next week on traditional canoe construction techniques.
Dispose of Old and Unused Prescription Drugs on Oct. 26
The Take Back program will keep the medications out of the wrong hands and the environment.
Pharmacy School Continuing Research Program With UH-Manoa
The Daniel K. Inouye School of Pharmacy has received a $4 million grant providing for five more years of biomedical research with UH-Manoa’s medical school.
Hawaii Recognized for Government Website Achievement
The Department of Health site for those seeking to enter marriages or civil unions was a winner in the 2013 awards, and the state’s main portal was a finalist.
Woman Sought on Felony Drug Warrants
Police said 32-year-old Janette Marie Silva is known to frequent the Puueo area of Hilo.
Legislature Can Vote on Gay Marriages, AG Says
Hawaii Attorney General David Louie has issued a formal legal opinion saying that lawmakers can take up the controversial subject at an Oct. 28 special session.
Flu Vaccination Program Begins at Schools Today
The state Department of Health anticipates vaccinating 60,000 Hawaii school children in the voluntary program lasting six weeks.
UPDATE: Forecasters say Storms Still Possible This Afternoon
Despite the overnight clearing, the National Weather Service said the unstable air mass over the state could produce heavy rain as the land heats up.
Strong Earthquake Shakes Philippines; No Tsunami Generated
The 7.2 magnitude occurred at a depth of 12 miles in the Bohol province.
Flags at Half-Staff Thursday to Honor Late Senator
The former Oahu lawmaker died last month at the age of 73.
Neighbor Island Children to Benefit from Donation to HPR
A large donation to Hawaii Public Radio carries with it a matching donation of frequent-flyer miles to assist patients at Kapiolani hospital with air travel.
Hiring Freeze Imposed to Conserve State Funds
State officials say they are concerned about the impact from the loss of federal funds for state programs.
Funding Aimed at Retaining Doctors on Big Island
The $1.8 million approved by state lawmakers earlier this year will fund post-medical school training at a Hilo clinic.
Request Renewed for Help Finding Hamakua Man
Police said Adrien Kalani is wanted on outstanding warrants and also for questioning in a case involving assault and car theft.
Park Events Latest Casualties of Government Shutdown
The cancelled Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park concert and hike are among the local impacts from the impasse in Congress.
Changes to Vehicle Safety Inspections Labeled ‘Brutal’
The program has been described as a “charity” as inspectors propose fees be raised $25 to $50 per inspection, exacerbated by the state’s plan to computerize the process starting Nov. 1.
Fundraising Pet Walks Scheduled for Hilo and Kona
The annual Hawai`i Island Humane Society events will be held in East Hawaii on Oct. 26 and in West Hawaii on Oct. 27.
Building Blocks for Earth-Like Planets Found Around Dying Star
Astronomers say for the first time they have found the key ingredients for a habitable planet — rock and water together — outside of our solar system.
