West Hawaii News
Hilo Community Players to Present ‘Christmas Cabaret’
Get ready for three festive evenings of dance, stories and performances by the Hilo Community Players during “Christmas Cabaret.”
Puakō Sewage Runoff Leads to Treatment Plant Recommendation
Researchers at the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo are recommending that a wastewater treatment plant be constructed in Puakō.
State Reports 16 New COVID Cases on the Big Island
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 215 new COVID-19 cases Sunday, bringing the statewide total to 89,229. Five new COVID-related fatalities were reported.
Police Ask for Public’s Help to Locate Missing Puna Man
Police are asking for the public’s assistance in the search for a missing Puna man.
Kapa Art Selected for State’s Art in Public Places Collection
Five kapa artworks by three artists who were featured in a recent Donkey Mill Art Center exhibition were selected to be part of the statewide Art in Public Places collection.
Proposals Sought for Arbor Day Hawaiʻi Programs
The state invites residents to submit proposals for Arbor Day projects and is offering grant funding to support them.
Public Hearing Approved for Proposed New Rules for Lay Nets
The state will have a meeting and public hearing to establish a new annual lay net permit requirement and fee.
Monsanto to Plead Guilty to Illegally Using Pesticide in Hawai‘i
Monsanto Company agreed to plead guilty to 30 federal environmental crimes in connection to the use of pesticide on corn fields in Hawai’i.
McDonald’s of Hawaii Hosts Vaccination Clinics on the Big Island
Need to get your COVID-19 vaccine or booster shot and thinking it would be good to get some food at the same time? Then you’ll be “lovin it” during one of three vaccination clinics at several McDonald’s restaurants on the Big Island.
Police Seek Girl Last Seen in Hilo
Big Island police are asking for the public’s assistance with finding a runaway.
Flags to Fly at Half-staff in Honor of Bob Dole
The state will honor World War II veteran and former U.S. senator and presidential candidate Bob Dole, who died Sunday, Dec. 5, at the age of 98.
Puna Man Will Serve at Least 8 Years of Sentence
A Puna man will spend at least eight years in prison following his conviction on several charges, including burglary and theft.
National Weather Service Extends Flood Advisory
The National Weather Service has extended a flood advisory for Hawai‘i County until 3:15 p.m. today, Sunday, Dec. 5.
State Reports 18 New COVID Cases on the Big Island
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 148 new COVID-19 cases Saturday, bringing the statewide total to 88,295. One new COVID-related fatality was reported.
Omicron Variant Detected in Hawai‘i
The Omicron variant of the virus that causes COVID-19 has been detected in Hawai‘i, according to the state Department of Health Laboratories Division.
Man Charged in Connection With 2 November Incidents
A Big Island man with a prior felony conviction is facing drug and other charges in connection with two incidents in November.
Petroleum Product Possibly Found in Navy Water System
Water samples from Red Hill Elementary School on O‘ahu show the possible presence of petroleum product.
State Seeks Big Island Nominations for BLNR
The state is seeking a person from the Big Island to serve on the Board of Land and Natural Resources.
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Plans Flight Operations in December
The skies above Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park will be busy throughout December with several flight operations planned.
Kāpa‘au Man Charged in Alleged Domestic Incident
A Big Island man faces several charges following an alleged domestic incident involving his mother Nov. 27.
