West Hawaii News
Police Nab, Charge Murder Suspect
The Hawai’i Police Department has charged 39-year-old Kalani Lono Kaohimaunu, the suspect in a murder that took place in Hilo on Thanksgiving.
Weekend Lane Closure
Rehabilitation work on Umauma Bridge continues as weekend and night work is underway.
Items Stolen from Waianuenue Ave. Establishment
The Hawai’i Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating the items, which were stolen sometime between Wednesday and Friday morning.
Dengue Count Sits at 107
A total of 107 cased of dengue fever have been confirmed by the Hawai’i Department of Health since the onset of the Big Island breakout.
NPS Seeks Volcano Crash Witnesses
Witnesses of a fatal single-vehicle crash at the Pi’i Mauna Drive intersection of Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park are being sought by National Park Service rangers.
Pair Sought in Attempted Hilo Burglary
A duo caught on video surveillance attempting to break in to a Hilo home are being sought by police.
UPDATE: Murder Suspect At Large
The Hawai’i Police Department responded to a Thursday night call, where they found an unresponsive man with an apparent gunshot wound.
Local HIHAF Case Manager to Receive Recognition
Hawai’i Island HIV/AIDS Foundation case manager Cindy Medeiros will be honored Tuesday for her efforts in providing HIV/AIDS services.
Police Release Nov. 27 Arrest Warrants
The list informs both the public and the individuals sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
Police Seek Man Caught on Surveillance
Police are seeking the identity and whereabouts of a man caught on video surveillance stealing a vehicle in Kurtistown.
UPDATE: Supreme Court Orders Stay on Native Hawaiian Election
United States Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy on Friday declared a temporary stay of the Native Hawaiian election being guided by Nai ‘Aupuni.
Police Search for Missing Woman
The Hawai’i Police Department is searching for a 47-year-old woman who was reported missing Thursday.
Dengue Count Reaches 101, County Preps for CDC Visit
Hawai’i County will be visited by one of the top members of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Vector-Borne Diseases unit. A special County Council session has also been scheduled.
Oldest Banded Bird Spotted Within Papahānaumokuākea
Widom, a Laysan albatross, is the oldest banned bird in the world.
OMKM To Host Fireweed Pull on Mauna Kea
Volunteers are being sough by the Office of MaunaKea Management to assist in pulling fireweed on Dec. 5.
DWS: Public Hearing on Power Cost Charge Decrease
Currently, the Power Cost Charge is $1.85 per thousand gallons. That fee may be lowered in order to reflect the decrease in the Department of Water Supply’s power costs.
Local Students to Rally in International Climate Strike
Monday afternoon, students at the University of Hawai’i at Hilo will gather on the Mookini Library lanai to participate in the International Climate Strike.
HSPLS to Observe Thanksgiving with Closures
All public libraries will close on Thursday in observance of Thanksgiving.
PTA Opens for Thanksgiving Weekend Bird Hunting
Pohakuloa Training Area will open in several areas for bird hunting on Thanksgiving and over the weekend.
