West Hawaii News
HVNP Kahuku Unit Names New Site Manager
Keola Awong has been named new site manager of the Kahuku Unit within Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park.
Weekend Lane Closures
Weekend road work will cause temporary lane closures along Highway 19 over the weekend.
Tropical Storm Nora Strengthens, Moves West
The National Hurricane Center continues to track Tropical Storm Nora.
Circuit Court Grants Partial Motion Invalidating Emergency Rule
The Circuit Court of the Third Circuit granted a partial motion Friday for summary judgement that has the effect of invalidating the Mauna Kea emergency rule.
Fallen Trees Cause Closure of Nāmakanipaio
Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park officials say recent heavy rain and strong winds were contributing factors to the downing of the trees.
Military Convoys Scheduled for Weekend Travel
Military convoys will travel between Kawaihae and Pohakuloa Training Area from Oct. 10-12.
DOE: Public School Attendence Rates Steady
A total of 180,409 students were enrolled within the Department of Education’s 256 schools and 34 charter schools for the 2015-16 school year.
New Sea Cucumber Harvest Rule in the Works
The Department of Land and Natural Resources will hold public hearings across the state regarding a proposed rule imposing sea cucumber harvesting restrictions.
Attempt Car Theft at UH-Hilo Being Investigated
The Hawai’i Police Department is investigating an attempted vehicle theft that occurred Thursday night at the University of Hawai’i at Hilo.
Police Release Oct. 9 Arrest Warrants
The list informs both the public and the individuals sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
NWHI Monk Seal Pup Count, Survival Rates Up in 2015
Monk seal pup populations are up in 2015. Those numbers come from a multi-month study done by field teams in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands.
UPDATE: Tropical Storm Nora Forms in Eastern Pacific
The National Hurricane Center is currently monitoring Tropical Storm Nora.
Weekend Mammal Hunting at PTA
Army officials will open training areas 1-6 over the weekend for mammal hunting.
New Episode of ‘Hawai’i Island’s Most Wanted’ Airs
A new episode of “Hawai’i Island’s Most Wanted” will feature a man wanted for questioning in a robbery and another who is wanted on multiple warrants.
Council Approves La Kuokoa Holiday Resolution
On Wednesday, the Hawai’i County Council approved a resolution asking the state Legislature to recognize La Kuokoa, Hawai’i’s Independence Day.
Kona Property Among Additions to Register of Historic Places
The Walter Irving Henderson house was added to the register for its significance at the local level under a National Register criterion for type of construction and as the work of a master.
‘Filipino American History Month’ Resolution Introduced
Senator Mazie Hirono co-introduced a bicameral and bipartisan resolution Thursday to recognize October 2015 as “Filipino American History Month.”
Cottrell Named to DLNR State Parks Post
Curt Cottrell will replace former manager of the Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of State Parks, Dan Quinn, who recently retired.
