West Hawaii News
Big Island Unemployment Rate Falls Slightly
Hawai’i’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped slightly in September to 3.4 percent, down one-tenth of a percent from 3.5 percent in August.
DLNR Plans Rules for Manta Ray Viewing
Popular manta ray viewing sites have gained worldwide notoriety, and in recent years, the viewing sites have also drawn DLNR’s attention.
Scheduled Lane Closures Oct. 19-23
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.
UPDATE: Olaf Strengthens to Category 4 Hurricane
The National Hurricane Center continues to track Hurricane Olaf.
Police Search for Missing Hilo Woman
The Hawai’i Police Department is searching for missing 23-year-old Lorianne Kami who was reportedly last seen Monday.
UPDATE: Flash Flood Warning Issued Through 6 p.m.
The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for the Big Island through 6 p.m.
Local Red Cross Chapter Receives $27K Grant
A $27,000 grant was recently awarded to the Hawai’i Chapter of the American Red Cross from the Walmart Foundation’s Hawai’i State Giving Council.
E.B. de Silva Educator Receives District Award
E.B. de Silva Elementary School teacher Darryl Yagi was awarded with the Hawai’i State Department of Education’s Hawai’i District Teacher of the Year award Friday.
UPDATE: Kaumana Drive Reopens Following Downed Pole
Kaumana Drive has been reopened to all traffic following a downed utility pole.
Weekend Lane Closure
Weekend and night roadwork is scheduled at the Umauma Bridge in Hakalau, according to the Hawai’i State Department of Transportation.
Tropical Storm Olaf Develops in Eastern Pacific
The National Hurricane Center is monitoring Tropical Storm Olaf.
HFD Fire Fighter Paralyzed Following Oahu Water Accident
Hawai’i County Fire Department firefighter Yurik Resetnikov is in an Oahu hospital following a body surfing accident earlier this week at Sandy Beach.
Fiber Optics Cable Network Damaged on Mauna Kea
Damage to a fiber optics cable network on Mauna Kea has led to the initiation of a criminal property damage case by the Hawai’i Police Department.
UPDATE: HPD Locates Missing Hilo Couple
The Hawai’i Police Department has located Masaru Miyamoto, 93, and Tamie Miyamoto, 88, who were previously reported missing.
UPDATE: Flash Flood Warning Issued Through 10:45 p.m.
The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for the Big Island through 10:45 p.m.
Big Island Student to Participate in Schatz Internship Program
Brianne Schlegelmilch, a student at St. Joseph School, will take part in the program as the lone Big Island student.
Tropical Depression Nineteen-E Expected to Strengthen
The National Hurricane Center is monitoring Tropical Depression Nineteen-E.
Suspect Caught on Surveillance Wanted
An individual caught on surveillance during a late May burglary is being sought by the Hawai’i Police Department.
No PTA Hunting Due to Training
Pohakuloa Training Area will not open over the weekend for hunting as scheduled training takes place.
