West Hawaii News
Hilo Community Says First Goodbyes to Late Senator
Members of the Hilo community, including State and County workers, gathered Tuesday afternoon to pay their first respects to the late Senator Gilbert Kahele, who passed away suddenly one week ago from coronary complications.
Free Tax Filing Assistance for Low Income Families, Elderly
Three locations statewide, including one on the Big Island are available to Hawai’i tax payers with low to moderate incomes, with special attention to individual’s 60-years-old and over.
Dengue: County-Level Emergency Proclamation May be ‘Close’
Two new cases of dengue fever on the Big Island were confirmed Tuesday, bringing the total count of individuals who contracted the disease since September to 246.
PTA Exercises May Elevate Noise Levels
The training began on Sunday and will run through Tuesday, Feb. 9, utilizing multiple training areas both on the Big Island and Oahu.
Police Seek Identity of Man in Threat Case
On Sunday, a 57-year-old California man reported that he was threatened at 2:30 p.m. while in the parking lot on the 2100 block of Kanoelehua Avenue in Hilo.
State Officials Warn of ‘Government Imposter’ Scams
Two recent attempts by scammers to collect personal data from Hawai’i residents as they posed as representatives of state government have recently been reported.
Four New Deep-Water Algae Discovered in Hawai’i
The study was recently published in the Journal of Phycology, titled “New Ulvaceae (Ulvophyceae, Chlorophyta) from mesophotic ecosystems across the Hawaiian Archipelago.”
Groundhog Day 2016: Punxsutawney Phil Doesn’t See His Shadow
The official groundhog of Groundhog Day, Phil, has come out from his burrow on Gobbler’s Kob, Punxsutawney, Pa. on Feb. 2 for the past 130 years, and is said to predict the weather for the rest of winter.
Remains of Marines in Helicopter Crash Recovered
Two CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters crashed in the late evening hours of Jan. 14.
Honolulu to Hilo Motorcade Scheduled for the Late Senator Kahele
Upon its arrival in Hilo, the motorcade will pass through town, touring many sites that Senator Kahele was fond of or played a significant part of his childhood.
Export Training Program Available through DBEDT
HiSTEP-ERP will provide training programs to companies in Hawai’i to assist in expanding their export market development.
Over 550 Humpback Whale Sightings Off the Big Island
The first event of the 2016 Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary Ocean Count brought in a total of 552 volunteers on the Big Island, Kauai, and Oahu.
Two More Big Island Dengue Cases Confirmed
On Thursday, Feb. 4, a community meeting regarding the outbreak will take place at Pu’uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park’s Amphitheater.
Marines Helicopter Squadron Leader Fired Days Before Hawai’i Crash
The commander of the Hawai’i helicopter squadron was fired by a Marines General just days before two CH-53E helicopters crashed off the north shore of Oahu.
High School Students Learn ‘Mad Money’ Skills
Members of HFS Federal Credit Union’s marketing team presented seniors from St. Joseph School with a crash-course on decision making and budgeting.
Missing 85-Year-Old Woman Located
Luciana Flores returned to her home Monday morning. She was unharmed.
Siren, Emergency Alert System to Sound Test
Each month, the Hawai’i Emergency Management Agency conducts siren testing in coordination with the live audio broadcast segment of the Emergency Alert System.
FOLK to Host HWF Biologist for Marine Talk
Megan Lamson, a biologist and Program Director of the Hawai’i Wildlife Fund, will discuss marine debris and how to get involved.
Scheduled Lane Closures Feb. 1-5
Various portions of roadway will be temporarily closed throughout the week as road construction continues.
