West Hawaii News
Na’i Aupuni Terminates Election
Na’i Aupuni officials announced that the Native Hawaiian election to elect delegates to a February Constitutional Delegation, or ‘Aha, has been terminated.
Hawai’i County Holiday Treecycling
Treecycling will take place between Dec. 26 and Jan. 17 for residential recycling of holiday trees.
Fuel Averages Trickle Down
Fuel prices in Hilo and Kona continue to drop this week with regular grade averages at $2.60 and $2.84, respectively.
Consumer Review Freedom Act Passed by Senate
United States Senator Brian Schatz had his hand in the introduction of an Act passed by the Senate Monday that protects online reviewers.
Theft of $15K in Tools, Equipment Being Investigated
A theft in Kalopa over the weekend is currently being investigated by the Hawai’i Police Department.
Gabbard Seeks Students for Kaha Ki’i Competition
The deadline for artwork submission is February 23, 2016.
Man Wanted in Harassment Investigation
Matthew P. McGill is wanted as result of an ongoing investigation of an alleged repeated campaign of harassment in a neighborhood within Waikoloa Village. Joshua Honcoop was arrested Thursday and charged for his involvement.
DOH: Food Establishment Inspections Completed
A total of 1,800 food establishments on the Big Island were inspected as part of the Hawai’i Department of Health’s placard system.
Dengue Fever Cases Reach 149
On Monday, the number of confirmed dengue fever cases rose by three to 149.
Fireworks Permits Available Soon
Ahead of New Year’s, the Hawai’i County Fire Department announced that permits will be available beginning Dec. 26 at a variety of Big Island locations.
Police Located Wanted Man
Jacob Kawaa Freebairn, who was wanted by the Hawai’i Police Department on bench warrants, has been located.
UH-Hilo Theft Suspects Sought
A pair of individuals pictured in surveillance footage are being sought by the Hawai’i Police Department for suspected involvement in a theft at UH-Hilo.
Scheduled Lane Closures Dec. 14-18
The State of Hawai’i Department of Transportation and the County of Hawai’i Department of Public Works have announced scheduled lane closures for the week.
World Nations Reach Agreement at COP21
“This is an historic moment – when the international community finally takes responsibility for climate change in a meaningful way,” Senator Brian Schatz said.
Weekend Road Work
Reconstruction work on Umauma Bridge and on the Pahoa Roundabout continues this weekend, according to the State of Hawai’i Department of Transportation.
Woman Charged Following Several Kona Burglaries
Deborah Craig, 47, has been charged with seven offenses following a series of Kailua-Kona burglaries.
Police Remind Public of Kuleana Hotline
The Kuleana Hotline is designed to prevent tragic events in public places, like schools, restaurants, and other locations where the community gathers.
$1.5M in NOAA Coral Reef Support Announced
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has awarded $1,485,007 in grants to support coral reef conservation and coastal management.
Wanted Man Turns Himself In
One of two men wanted for questioning by the Hawai’i Police Department has turned himself in.
