West Hawaii News
Lau Steps Down from Managing Director Post, Announces Mayoral Run
Hawai’i County Managing Director Wally Lau announced his resignation on Thursday, the same day he announced his run for Hawai’i County Mayor.
Honoka’a Man Wanted on Warrant
Eighteen-year-old Christian H. Olivera is being sought by the Hawai’i Police Department on a bench warrant for contempt of court.
Search for Wanted Honoka’a Man Continues
Kanen-Dean Ventura-Flores, 18, continues to be sought by the Hawai’i Police Department on a bench warrant for contempt of court.
Community Remembers Onizuka on Challenger Anniversary
Onizuka was the first astronaut from Hawai’i, as well as the first Asian American and first of Japanese ancestry, to reach space.
South Korean Man Charged in Resort Stabbing
Kyoung Sun Yoo, 59, of South Korea is expected to make his first appearance in court on Friday.
Grounded Kohanaiki Vessel Removed
Salvage firm Cates International dove the site on Thursday and will dive again on Friday to ensure that all remaining pieces of the boat have been extracted from the water.
West Hawai’i Regional Fishery Management Focus of DLNR Meeting
The meetings will take place at the Kealakehe High School Cafeteria on Thursday, Feb. 11
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.
