West Hawaii News
DOE: Strive HI Results Show Improvement
Seven Big Island schools were pulled out of the lower “Focus” tier by improving their index scores and/or reducing their achievement gap in half.
PTA Military Training to Last Through November
Military training will be conducted at Pohakuloa Training Area through Nov. 24, according to the United States Army Garrison-Hawai’i.
No Tsunami Threat Following 7.3M Vanuatu Earthquake
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says there is no tsunami threat to Hawai’i following a 7.3 magnitude earthquake near Vanuatu.
Body Located in Ravine ID’d as Missing Hilo Man
An autopsy conducted Tuesday morning determined that Masaru Miyamoto, 93, died from injuries consistent with an accidental fall.
HI-EMA, Partners Monitor Hurricane Olaf
Hawai’i Emergency Management, along with local emergency agencies and civil defense partners, went through a morning briefing regarding Hurricane Olaf on Tuesday.
Man Wanted Follow Firearm Threat
According to the Hawai’i Police Department, the suspect allegedly went to the home of his estranged wife and threatened a 20-year-old woman with a handgun.
HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown
Twenty-seven motorists were arrested for driving under the influence of an intoxicant on Big Island roadways between Oct. 12 and Oct. 18.
Hurricane Olaf Moves into the Cental Pacific
The Central Pacific Hurricane Center is monitoring Hurricane Olaf.
Kamaaina Observatory Experience Planned for Mauna Kea
Mauna Kea Observatories and the ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center will work together to conduct a monthly community event, Kamaaina Observatory Experience, which is expected to begin in early 2016.
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.
