West Hawaii News
Pair Charged With Numerous Offenses After Hitchhiker Robbery
Kona Patrol officers responded to an 8:32 p.m. call on Oct. 28, where they met with a 23-year-old Kailua-Kona man who told police that he has been robbed after hitchhiking along Ali’i Drive.
Governor Ige Heads to South Korea, Japan
Governor David Ige will travel to South Korea and Japan to promote Korea-Hawai’i relationships and attend the United States-Japan Council’s 2015 Annual Conference.
TMT Mirror Work Continues in Japan
Glass segments that makeup the telescope’s primary mirror are being produced in Japan, with over 100 of the 574 segmented mirror banks already completed for the 30-meter wide primary mirror.
Thanksgiving Food Drive Underway at KCH
Kona Community Hospital, in partnership with The Food Basket, Hawai’i Island’s Food Bank, is hosting a Thanksgiving Food Drive, under the mantra “No one should go hungry at Thanksgiving.”
Voting for Native Hawaiian ‘Aha Opens
The selected delegates will meet in February to begin work on creating a potential self-determination governing document and ratification referendum of that governing document.
HPD: Holiday Theft Prevention Tips
As November rolls in, the Hawai’i Police Department has issued tips for vehicle, identity, and item thefts.
Scheduled Lane Closures Nov. 2-6
The State of Hawai’i Department of Transportation and the Hawai’i County Department of Public Works have announced scheduled lane closures for the week.
2015 Paniolo Hall of Fame Class Announced
Nine people will be inducted into the 2015 Paniolo Hall of Fame during a ceremony in November.
State Airports Increase Parking Fees
On the Big Island, state airports will increase their rates by $3, with the maximum rate for 24 hours of parking to increase from $12 to $15.
Red Cross Tips for a Safe Halloween
The Hawai’i Red Cross has offered safety tips for costume safety, safe trick-or-treating, and for welcoming kids.
Hawai’i Coffee to Undergo New Valuation Method
The United States Department of Agriculture Statistics Service recently announced that it will provide Hawai’i-grown coffee a green-bean pricing valuation, beginning in January 2016.
Missing Waimea Man Located
A 26-year-old missing Waimea man, Evan Vujnovich, who was reported missing on Wednesday has been located.
Monthly Siren Testing Set for Monday
Monthly testing of the statewide outdoor siren warning system is scheduled for 11:45 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 2.
Police Release Oct. 30 Arrest Warrants
The list informs both the public and the individuals sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
HFD Calls Off Search for Amber Savant
The Hawai’i County Fire Department has called off its search for 33-year-old Amber Savant, a Kona woman who went missing while free diving Sunday in the Kapoho Bay area.
Halloween ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’
If you’re out this weekend, you may see an increase in DUI checkpoints and roving patrols as the Hawai’i Police Department steps up its enforcement for the Halloween weekend.
DOH: Two Confirmed, Four Possible Dengue Fever Cases
Two confirmed and four probable cases of dengue fever on the Big Island are currently being investigated by the Hawai’i State Department of Health.
Coast Guard Suspends Active Search For Missing Kona Woman
The United States Coast Guard has called off its active search for missing free diver Amber Savant, as the Hawai’i County Fire Department continues its search efforts.
State Senate Plans Special Session for Judicial Appointments
Among the appointments awaiting Senate confirmation is current District Family Court Judge of the Third Circuit Judge Melvin H. Fujino, who was appointed by Governor David Ige to the Third Circuit Court.
Administrative Rules Focus of ‘Aha Moku Advisory Committe Meetings
The meetings will aim to seek comment from communities throughout the state with ‘ahupua’a districts as the committee develops and adopts rules for its operation and administration.
