West Hawaii News
Pauahi Foundation to Aid in Sending Students to Science Camp
With support from the Thirty Meter Telescope International Observatory, Pauahi Foundation officials say a total of 12 students, six in each of the two camps, will be sponsored.
WLC Elects New Leadership, Expands Membership
Female lawmakers at the county level will be included in the membership of the Hawai’i Women’s Legislative Caucus.
Authorities Seek Wanted Hilo Woman
Melody K. Familar, 45, is being sought by the Hawai’i Police Department on outstanding bench warrants.
FoodCorps Seeks Applicants to Serve Limited-Resource Communities
Childhood obesity and food insecurity in under-served communities in the focus of the nation-wide FoodCorps organization, which operates in 17 states and the District of Columbia.
No Tsunami Threat Following 6.6M Mexico Earthquake
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says there is no tsunami threat to Hawai’i following a 6.6 magnitude earthquake that occurred off the coast of Jalisco, Mexico.
Gabbard Hosts ‘Tele-Town Hall’ Meeting
Congresswoman Gabbard hosted the meeting following the Opening Day of the 2016 Legislative Session.
DWS Reminds the Public of Water Conservation Notice
Dry weather conditions and repair work to well sources in the South Kohala and Hamakua areas have brought the continuation of a water conservation notice in the area.
Kona Man Sought on Warrants
A 38-year-old Kona man wanted on two bench warrants is being sought after by the Hawai’i Police Department.
HFD on Scene of Brush Fire Near Hawai’i CC Palamanui
Hawai’i County Fire Department fire fighters are on the scene of a brush fire burning in the Hawai’i Community College Palamanui area of West Hawai’i.
Secretary of Defense Offers Condolences to Marines’ Families
“For the men and women who encountered rough seas and heavy swells over the course of these operations, ‘leave no man behind’ was not a simple slogan; it was a solemn oath,” said Defense Secretary Ash Carter.
Hirono Opposes ‘Anti-Refugee’ Legislation
The legislation, H.R. 4038, needed 60 votes to move forward and failed with a count of 55-43.
Scheduled Kaloko-Honokōhau Visitor Center Closure
Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park’s visitor center will be closed between Jan. 25 and Jan. 29 for maintenance work.
DOH: No New Dengue Cases, None Infectious
All of the 224 individuals on record as having the disease are no longer infectious, according to Hawai’i Department of Health officials.
Police Warn Against Mail Scam
The letters come with a claim number and an authentic-looking check paid to the order of the recipient in the amount of thousands of dollars.
Kong Charged with Numerous Offenses
Kong was not charged for additional offenses, pending further investigation of a first-degree terroristic threatening case and a burglary case.
HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown
A total of 54 DUI arrests have been made so far in 2016. That number is a 12.5 percent increase from last year’s count of 48 arrests during the same time period.
$3.4 Million In Renewable Energy Research Funding Announced
More than $3.4 million in Department of Energy funding was announced by the Hawai’i Congressional Delegation on Wednesday.
U.S. Supreme Court Allows ‘Aha to Proceed
Next month’s Native Hawaiian convention, or ‘aha, will continue. Over 150 delegates have pledged to participate in the four-week ‘aha, which will discuss Native Hawaiian self-governance.
Coast Guard Plans Suspension of Search for Missing Marines
Coast Guard officials say that as of sunset Tuesday, the Coast Guard, along with military partners, will have concluded a total search effort of 40,530 square nautical miles.
DLNR: Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park Master Plan Open House and Meeting
A community meeting regarding Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park will take place on Saturday, Jan. 30 at Konawaena Elementary School.
