West Hawai‘i News
HPD Continues Search for Missing Barton Bumatay
The Hawai’i Police Department continues to search for 59-year-old Barton Allen Bumatay, who was last seen in the early evening hours of Dec. 31.
DLNR Plans Animal Control Activities
Aerial shooting is a requirement for the compliance of federal court orders that mandate the removal of sheep and goats from habitat deemed critical for the palila, an endemic bird to Hawai’i.
New Information on Early Dengue Outbreak Released
The current number of confirmed cases in the outbreak sits at a total of 237. It has more than doubled the number listed nearly two months ago.
Hawai’i Ranked Third Worst State to Retire
A study, called Best & Worst States to Retire, recently conducted by the financial website WalletHub, lists Hawai’i as the third worst state to retire.
Honaunau Rodeo Area Reconstruction to Break Ground
The entire rodeo arena will be reconstructed under a $5.1 million investment from the County of Hawai’i.
Portion of West Hawai’i Under Water Conservation
A water conservation notice is in effect for a portion of West Hawai’i.
HPD Investigating Human Remains Found in HPP
The Hawai’i Police Department says the remains are in an advanced state of decomposition and an identity of gender was not immediately known.
Governor Ige’s 2016 State of the State Address
Governor David Ige delivered his State of the State Address Monday morning to the 29th State Legislature.
Unlisted Morphine Ingredient Leads to Recall of Cough Syrup
Chinese grocery stores in various parts of Hawai’i, California, New Jersey, Illinois, Ohio, and Nevada have carried the product.
Scheduled Lane Closures Jan. 25-29
Various portions of roadway will be temporarily closed throughout the week as road construction continues.
No Tsunami Threat Following 6.8M Alaska Earthquake
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says there is no tsunami threat to Hawai’i following a 6.8 magnitude earthquake that occurred in Southern Alaska.
Hazardous Conditions Force Closure of Kohanaiki
Kohanaiki Beach is closed until further notice because of hazardous conditions caused by a boat that ran aground in the vicinity of the park.
Gabbard Meets with Big Island Officials, Community Members
Representative Tulsi Gabbard traveled to the Big Island on Friday, where she met with Hawai’i County Mayor Billy Kenoi and Civil Defense Administrator Darryl Oliveira.
Weekend Road Work
Two East Hawai’i lane closures will continue through the weekend as night and weekend work continues.
New Study Researches Hawai’i Wildfires
The research paper was published in Pacific Science and draws on multiple sources to construct a history that shows more than a fourfold increase in the area burned annually.
Tree Trimming Scheduled in Kona Monday
Heavy equipment will be used to conduct the overhead work, between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Eight Big Island Schools Awarded For Wellness
Hawai’i Department of Health’s Safety and Wellness Survey showed that 84 schools across the state met over 90 percent of the Wellness Guidelines during the 2014-2015 school year.
Three Big Island Dengue Cases ‘Potentially Infectious’
Three new cases of dengue fever were confirmed Friday afternoon by the Hawai’i Department of Health.
Weekend Bird Hunting at Keamuku Maneuver Area
On Jan. 23 and Jan. 24, Army officials will open the Keamuku Maneuver Area for shotgun hunting of birds from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m.
TMT Official Says Next Move Awaits State
Thirty Meter Telescope Executive Director Ed Stone attended a Chamber of Commerce Hawai’i panel on the future of Mauna Kea on Friday.
