West Hawaii News
Hawai’i Health Connector Committee Approves Quick Transition
Hawai’i Health Connector’s Executive Committee voted Thursday to accelerate the transfer of the Connector to state authority.
Big Island Dengue Case Count Reaches 88
The dengue fever case count rose to 88 Friday with the addition of eight confirmed cases on the Big Island.
Police Release Nov. 20 Arrest Warrants
The list informs both the public and the individuals sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
Weekend Bird Hunting at PTA
Weekend bird hunting will take place at several training areas at the Pohakuloa Training Area.
HPD Joins Search for Missing Furlough Inmate
Twenty-nine-year-old Yanagawa is a furlough inmate at the facility who was out on a day pass and failed to return for his scheduled check-in at 2 p.m.
New Software To Track Inventory, Sales at Marijuana Dispensaries
A web-based system will be deployed by the Hawai’i State Department of Health to track medical marijuana inventory, sales, and other information on an around-the-clock, real-time basis.
State Gives Briefing on Dengue Fever Outbreak
Governor David Ige and officials from the Department of Health gave the latest information on its response to the dengue fever outbreak, which has affected 79 Big Island residents and visitors.
Flash Flood Watch Issued Through Late Friday
The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch through late Friday.
‘Mechanical Issue’ Diverts Kona-Bound Plane
A United Airlines flght headed to the Kona International Airport turned around Thursday morning following a report of a mechanical issue.
Ige Accepts $660K in Recognition of State’s SNAP Program
The award was provided in recognition of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and the Department of Human Services’ Benefits, Employment and Support Services Division.
Second Attempt to Stop Native Hawaiian Election Rejected
For the second time, an attempt to stop the Native Hawaiian election being led by private non-profit organization Na’i Aupuni was rejected.
Big Island Unemployment Rate Slightly Drops
The Big Island’s unemployment rate dropped slightly in the month of October to 4.2 percent, compared to 4.4 percent in September and five percent one year ago.
DOH Updates Dengue Fever Map, Count Up to 79
Confirmed cases of dengue fever have reached 79, as of Thursday morning.
UPDATE: Flood Advisory Extended Through 4:15 p.m.
The National Weather Service has extended a Flood Advisory for the Big Island through 4:15 p.m.
Ainaloa Man Wanted by Police
Joseph Paul Branco is being sought by the Hawai’i Police Department on a warrant for violating release on bail and for questioning in an unrelated case.
HPD Seeks Woman Wanted on Warrants
Chanel Mariani is being sought by the Hawai’i Police Department on two warrants for violating release of bail and for questioning.
PISCES, NASA’s KSC Sign Space Agreement
The Moon RIDERS program give the students a chance to participate in a real-life lunar flight experiment that will be flown to the surface of the moon.
Researchers Say March Main-Belt Asteroid was ‘Impacted’
A research group, led by University of Hawai’i at Manoa astronomer David Tholen recently presented their work regarding the main-belt asteroid being impacted by an object in March of this year.
DOH: Dengue Fever Count Now 72
Dengue fever continues to strike the Big Island as the total number of confirmed cases of the virus rose to 72 Wednesday.
Flash Flood Watch Issued Through Late Thursday
A Flash Flood Watch has been issued for the Big Island through late Thursday.
