West Hawai‘i News
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.
DLNR Chair Appoints Task Force on Revocable Permits
New practices for revocable permits are expected to be in place by June, according to the State of Hawai’i Department of Land and Natural Resources.
Big Island Confirmed Dengue Case Count Grows by Two
The total number of confirmed cases of dengue on the Big Island has risen to 258, with three of those cases listed as “potentially infectious” by the Hawai’i Department of Health.
Search for Missing Puako Diver Underway
United States Coast Guard and Hawai’i County Fire Department crews are searching for a missing diver off Puako Beach.
DOA Releases State Agricultural Land Use Study
Maps and graphics throughout the 100-page report depict the locations of 15 crop categories with island-by-island numbers and regional descriptions of some of the factors that drive ongoing agricultural activity around the state.
Governor Ige Travels to New York, Washington D.C.
Governor David Ige will return to Honolulu on Wednesday, Feb. 24. Until he returns, Lieutenant Governor Shan Tsutsui will serve as acting governor.
Wanted Hawi Man Sought by Police
The Hawai’i Police Department says Michael Saragosa-Galon may be in Kailua-Kona.
Public’s Help Sought in Reporting Fire Activity
Several brush fires reported over the past week have been deemed suspicious by state and county agencies.
Senator Kaiali‘i Kahele Sworn In
The oath of office took place on the Senate floor and was administered by Chief Justice Mark Recktenwald of the Hawai’i Supreme Court.
Man Sought for Assault, Probation Violation
Owen K. Ching is reportedly wanted for assault and violating probation.
