West Hawai‘i News
Woman Sought for Questioning in Terroristic Threatening Investigation
Twenty-four-year-old Randi-Keli Banagan is being sought by authorities in a first-degree terroristic threatening investigation.
Hawaiian Artifacts Returned After 237 Years
The artifacts were being held at the National Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa and will now be displayed at the Bishop Museum.
Dengue Fever: No New Cases Reported Since Thursday
The total number of cases since the onset of the Big Island’s dengue outbreak in September 2015 sits at 261.
Two Big Island Schools Among 12 to Receive STEM Funding
Each school will be enabled to implement PLTW programs in PLTW’s computer science, engineering, and biomedical science pathways.
REPORT: St. Joseph School Named Top Hawai’i Catholic High School
In addition to being named top Catholic High School, St. Joseph was among three other Big Island private schools to rank in the top private school list.
New ‘Hawai’i Island’s Most Wanted’ Aired
The newest edition of the program, which was inspired by the national television show, “America’s Most Wanted,” featured two wanted Big Island residents.
Hawai’i Island Homeschool Network Conference Set
Keynote speakers Oliver DeMille and Rachel DeMille will present “The 5 Highly Successful Homeschoolers,” which outlines five habits that are essential for providing an excellent homeschooled education.
HPD Community Satisfaction Survey Remains Open
The public has until 4 p.m. on Thursday, March 31 to take the five-minute survey.
Scheduled Lane Closures March 14-18
Various roadwork projects continues this week, causing temporary road closures.
Temporary Closure Scheduled for Hookena
Nearly two weeks after reopening to the public, Hookena Beach Park is once again closed, this time for “preventative” mosquito treatment.
DWS: Hilo Hydrant Flow Test Scheduled for Monday
The flow test is expected to last for a one-hour time frame, beginning at 9:30 a.m.
HIAC Seeks New Location, Begins Capital Campaign
Over 80 elders would use the new facility, according to HIAC, providing a daytime home with the ability to still live at home.
Spring Break Anticipated to Cause Airport Rush
Travelers are being reminded by officials to prepare ahead of arriving to the state’s airports for Spring Break travel.
Weekend Road Work and Closures
Road and lane closures on the Big Island continue through the weekend at various locations.
Ige Signs Wastewater System Rules Banning New Cesspools
Hawai’i is the only state in the country that has allowed new cesspools, which were permitted on most of the Big Island, as well as parts of Maui and Molokai.
Acting Executive Director of Charter School Commission Appointed
Yvonne Lau’s role will begin on Monday, and will remain in effect until the Commission completes a formal search for its new Executive Director.
Weekend Turkey Hunting at KMA
Bow and shotgun hunting of turkeys will take place at Keamuku Maneuver Area over the weekend.
Judiciary Ethics Commission Seeks New Member
The Council is accepting applications for a vacancy created by the expiration of the term of Commissioner Susan DeGuzman, who will leave her role on June 30.
Water Shut-Off Saturday in North Kona
The disruption in service is necessary to make a waterline connection for Innovations Public Charter School, according to Department of Water Supply officials.
Trump Earns 11 GOP Delegates in Hawai’i Caucus
According to the Hawai’i Republican Party, the amount of delegates awarded to each candidate is based on the percentage of votes each candidate received.
