West Hawaii News
Lions Club of Kona to Host Free Health Screening
From 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Konawaena Elementary School Cafeteria, keiki dental, general vision, hearing, blood pressure, and diabetes testing will take place for free.
Suspect ID Sought in Retail Theft
The Hawai’i Police Department is looking for the identity of an individual wanted in connection to a theft investigation.
DLNR Names New DOFAW Administrator
David Smith, former Department of Land and Natural Resources Oahu Branch Chief for the Division of Forestry and Wildlife, was recently promoted.
Scheduled Lane Closures Feb. 22-26
Various portions of Big Island roadways will be temporarily closed throughout the week as road construction continues.
Hawai’i Electric: More Evening Power Interruptions Not Anticipated
Hawai’i Electric Light says evening power interruptions are not anticipated on Sunday.
UPDATE: Hawai’i Electric Requests Saturday Evening Power Reduction
Hawai’i Electric Light customers are being asked to conserve power between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday evening.
BOE Approves Science for the Next Generation Standards
The new standards are interwoven across disciplines, including connections to language arts and mathematics.
Police Release Feb. 19 Warrants
The list informs both the public and the individuals sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
Protecting Native Habitats: Two Talk Story Sessions Slated for Rodent, Mongoose Control
The sessions will be held by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service and Hawai’i Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Forestry and Wildlife.
Extended Furlough Inmate Fails to Check In at Hale Nani
The Hawai’i Department of Public Safety said Friday afternoon that State Sheriffs and the Hawai’i Police Department have been notified.
Grace Castillo Plans County Council District 3 Candidacy
Frederick Fogel and Sue Lee Loy have also announced their candidacy for the public office.
Big Island Dengue Count Rises to 259 Friday
So far, the outbreak has infected 234 Big Island residents and 25 visitors. The number of visitors infected has risen by one this week.
$500K Award to UH Accelerator For Statewide Outreach
XLR8UH was launched in 2014 and is the first of its kind proof of concept center/venue accelerator.
HPD Seeks Man for Questioning in Pahoa Theft
A surveillance photo was released of an individual that police wants to question in regards to a theft that happened earlier this month in Pahoa.
Flags at Half-Staff to Honor Scalia Until Saturday
All state flags will join the United States flag at half-staff until sunset on Saturday, Feb. 20.
Weekend Hunting at Keamuku Maneuver Area
On Feb. 20 and Feb. 21, Army officials will open the Keamuku Maneuver Area for bow hunting of pigs and goats from 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Judicial Council Seeks Ethics Commission Applicants
Commissioner Susan DeGuzman’s term will expire on June 30 and the new applicant will fill her position.
Gabbard Hosts Roundtable Discussion on Dengue, Zika
During the roundtable, experts discussed accurate, up-to-date information on the diseases, the current Big Island outbreak, and steps necessary immediately and long term to protect people in Hawai’i, as well as the economy.
U.S. Agreement with Japan Finalizes Haneda Flights
In the coming months, air carriers will compete for the right to sponsor the two new flights added as part of Thursday’s announcement.
