West Hawaii News
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.
Police Seek Information in Wednesday Night Kea’au Crash
A traffic collision late Wednesday night has the Hawai’i Police Department seeking witnesses.
HPD Completes Investigation on 2013 Murder
A 2013 Hilo murder investigation has been completed by the Hawai’i Police Department and will now be routed to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney for review.
UPDATE: Trasmission Pole Replaced, Highway 11 Fully Open
A vehicle accident has caused the closure of the northbound lane of Highway 11 in Honalo Thursday morning. The roadway has since been reopened.
PISCES Unveils Basalt Landing Pad
The construction project, which began during the fall, was recently completed through a partnership between PISCES and NASA.
Hawai’i Electric Light to Improve Hamakua System Reliability
The work will improve system reliability by upgrading utility infrastructure, including removing and installing poles and upgrading transmission and distribution lines and equipment.
Hirono Comments on Cybersecurity Act
On Tuesday, Senator Mazie Hirono voted in support of the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act.
Traffic Shift on Mamalahoa Highway Slated
Mamalahoa Highway will undergo a traffic shift as part of the Napo’opo’o Road and Mamalahoa Highway intersection improvement project.
Ruderman Plans Community ‘Talk Story’ Sessions
Senator Russell Ruderman will host two community talk story sessions on Nov. 4 and Nov. 5 to provide legislative insight and an opportunity to discuss legislation to be introduced in 2016.
High Surf Causes Beach Closures
Richardson’s, Leleiwi, Carlsmith, Kealoha, Onekahakaha, and Coconut Island are all closed Wednesday.
Hawai’i NAEP Scores Show Decline Since 2013
In 2013, Hawai’i’s fourth graders scored above the national average in math. Now, scores in the subject, along with reading, have slipped for not only fourth graders, but also eight grade students.
