West Hawaii News
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.
DBEDT: Hawai’i Economy Holds Steady
Hawai’i’s economy will continue to hold stable growth over the next few years, according to the recently released fourth quarter 2015 Statistical and Economic Report.
TMT Opponents Gather as Project Halts
A large group of opponents of the $1.4 billion Thirty Meter Telescope project gathered early Wednesday morning for a ceremony on the slopes of Mauna Kea.
UPDATE: No Tsunami Threat Following 6.8M Solomon Islands Earthquake
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says there is no tsunami threat to Hawai’i following a 6.8 magnitude earthquake in the Solomon Islands
Wallethub: Hawai’i Ranks Among Lowest Uninsured Post-ACA
The study ranks Hawaii as having the third lowest uninsured rate since the onset of the Affordable Care Act, commonly referred to as Obamacare.
Kaloko-Honokōhau Road Closure Scheduled
Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park’s access to Kaloko Fishpond and parking lot will close on Nov. 24.
UPDATE: Supreme Court Issues Temporary Halt to TMT
The Hawai’i Supreme Court has granted a request for an emergency stay upon appeal, putting a temporary stop to any construction plans of the Thirty Meter Telescope on Mauna Kea.
Dengue Count Jumps by Nine
As of Tuesday afternoon, a total of 65 cases of dengue fever have been confirmed by the Hawai’i Department of Health.
Governor on TMT: ‘This is Not the Start of Construction’
Governor David Ige released a statement Tuesday regarding safe access to the summit of Mauna Kea.
HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown
A total of 941 DUI arrests have been made so far in 2015. That number is a 7.9 percent decrease from last year’s number of 1,022 arrests during the same time period.
Report: TMT Crews May Head Up Mauna Kea Wednesday
Opponents of the Thirty Meter Telescope are preparing ahead of news that TMT crews will soon ascend Mauna Kea.
HPD Reminds Public of IRS Scam
The Hawai’i Police Department is once again warning the public about a potential IRS phone scam.
