West Hawaii News
Hilo Man Convicted in U.S. District Court for Disobeying Park Ranger
The incident stemmed from a April 25, 2015 occurrence where Travis R. Sanders, 36, disobeyed the orders of a Park Ranger at Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park.
Weekend Hunting Canceled as Result of Area Fire
Initially, hunting was scheduled to take place Feb. 13-15 within the training area’s Keamuku Maneuver Area for bow hunting of pigs and goats.
Man Charged with Numerous Offenses Following a Kona Burglary
Alan C. Minamishin, 25, of Kailua-Kona has been charged with numerous offenses following a burglary that reportedly took place in Kailua-Kona on Wednesday.
Legislation Aims to Establish Aero Technology Campus in Hilo Honoring Kahele
State Senators Brickwood Galuteria and Donovan M. Dela Cruz introduced Senate Concurrent Resolution 27 and Senate Resolution 10, which requests the Office of Aerospace Development to create a plan for the campus in Hilo.
HPD: Investigation into ‘Suspicious Device’ Found at Charter School Continues
The incident took place at Ka’u Learning Academy after school officials found a suspicious device that resembled a “pipe bomb” in a nine-year-old’s backpack.
HPD: Autopsy Results Reveal Fugitive’s Cause of Death
The Hawai’i Police Department has released autopsy results from an incident Tuesday night in Hilo involving a 29-year-old man who died in an officer involved shooting.
UPDATE: No Tsunami Threat Following 4.1M Kilauea Earthquake
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says there is no tsunami threat to Hawai’i following a 4.1 magnitude earthquake that occurred on the south flank of Kilauea
Police Release Feb. 12 Warrants
The list informs both the public and the individuals sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
UPDATE: Over 1,000 Acres Burned in Thursday’s Brush Fires
Road closures remain in effect along Highway 190 and Daniel K. Inouye Highway as multiple agencies continue to fight multiple brush fires in those areas.
Schatz, CDC Official Discuss Big Island Dengue
As of Thursday afternoon, a total of 254 cases on dengue fever have been confirmed on the Big Island, including two cases that remain “potentially infectious.”
UPDATE: Three Brush Fires Close Portions of Highway 190
Brush fires has closed down Highway 190 from the 17 mile marker to the Saddle Road Junction.
DOE Honors February as Hawaiian Language Month
Hawaiian Language Month was first officially designated in 2013. DOE officials encourage schools across the state to join in the celebration.
TMT Assessing Future Options for Telescope
Thirty Meter Telescope officials want the construction of the controversial $1.8 billion project underway by April 2018.
Dengue Fever: Two Cases Confirmed, 254 Total
The dengue fever count on the Big Island rose by two Thursday afternoon.
County Seeks Summer Fun Program Hires
Summer Fun activity aides will earn $11 an hour, and activity technicians will earn $14 an hour.
Peak of Whale Season Calls for ‘Vigilance’
Large numbssr of humpback whales roam the Hawaiian waters from November through May, with a peak in the month of February.
DBEDT Projects Steady Growth Rates in 2016
In the Economic Outlook section of the recently released first quarter 2016 Statistical and Economic Report, DBEDT holds the growth rate at an unchanged number from the previous forecast.
Crew Members Safe Following Vessel Fire South of Hawai’i
The United States Coast Guard coordinated the rescue after the crew members abandoned ship when it caught fire 1,800 miles south of the state.
Big Island Press Club Accepts Scholarship Applications
In 2015, BIPC gave out awards to six Big Island students totaling $4,600 at its annual scholarship dinner.
3.2M Earthquake Shook the Big Island Wednesday
The earthquake, which was recorded at 9:53 a.m., was located 16 miles east of Honaunau-Napoopoo.
