West Hawaii News
Senate to Include Schatz’s Energy Research Funding Amendment
An amendment to the Energy Policy Modernization Act was approved by the United States Senate in a 55-37 vote.
DLNR DOBOR Opens New Kailua Pier Office
The office will be used by DOBOR staff to manage day-by-day operations of the pier and provide support to recreation boaters in the area.
Dengue: No New Cases, Three Infectious
The Hawai’i Department of Health lists three of the 241 total confirmed cases as “potentially infectious.”
Fontes Charged in Murder of Puna Man
Eric James Fontes Jr. has been charged in the murder of Barton Allen Bumatay.
Plane Lands Safely in Kona Following Emergency Declaration
The aircraft was an Airbus 321 whose emergency declaration was a result of a hydraulic issue, according to FAA spokesperson Ian Gregor.
DOE: SQS Assists in Gathering School Quality Information
The surveys provide information on how schools are doing in ways of school culture, satisfaction, and engagement.
Public Hearing on Proposed Changes to Forest Reserve Lands
The hearing will start at 5:30 p.m. at the Kuhio Hale, Department of Hawaiian Home Lands West Hawai‘i district office, located at 64-756 Mamalahoa Highway.
Four Kona Parks to Temporarily Close for Preventative Treatment
The Department of Parks and Recreations plans to temporarily close four Kona parks on Friday for preventative mosquito treatment.
Final Farewells to Late Senator Gilbert Kahele
A final tribute will be paid to the late Senator Gilbert Kahele as a motorcade will pass by the State Capitol on Beretania Street on Oahu next Tuesday morning.
Police Investigate Hilo Attempted Robbery
An attempted robbery in Hilo Wednesday evening is being investigated by the Hawai’i Police Department.
Missing 87-Year-Old Woman Located
The Hawai’i Police Department issued an alert that Tsusurue Osakai was missing Wednesday at about 6:30 p.m. Another alert notice that she was located was sent just before 4:45 a.m. Thursday.
Police Search for Missing 87-Year-Old Woman
Tsusurue Osaki is 5-foot-1 and weighs 130 pounds. She has short gray hair.
AG: FanDuel, DraftKings Considered Gambling in Hawai’i
Daily fantasy sports contests like those run by FanDuel and DraftKings are considered illegal gambling under Hawai’i law, according to Attorney General Douglas Chin.
South Korean Man Arrested on Suspicion of Attempted Murder
Authorities say the suspect, identified as 59-year-old Kyong Sun Yoo of Yuseong Gu, South Korea, had confronted the victim while he was in the room with a woman known to the suspect.
Five ‘Potentially Infectious’ in Big Island Dengue Outbreak
Four new cases of dengue fever were confirmed on the Big Island between Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon.
Off-Duty HPD Officer Charged with Assault
An officer with the Hawai’i Police Department has been arrested.
Dengue Fever Outbreak Meeting Scheduled in South Kona
A public question-and-answer session will follow presentations by various agencies.
Kona Hydrant Flow Test May Affect Neighboring Communities
Slightly discolored and turbid water may be noticed for several hours in communities neighboring the hydrant.
State Senate to Host Public Memorial for the Late Senator Kahele
Senator Kahele passed away Tuesday morning. He served portions of the Big Island in the State Senate since 2011.
NOAA Decides Against Proposed Sanctuary Expansion
NOAA has decided against the potential expansion of the Hawaiian Island Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary.
