West Hawaii News
Software Development Boot Camp Comes to Hawai’i
DevLeague and Uber have joined together to present Hawai’i’s first software development boot camp, Oct. 23-25.
Waikoloa Swimmer’s Death Caused by Medical Condition
Jurgen Essig, 49, reportedly died from a medical condition while swimming.
UPDATE: Nora Dissipates, CPHC No Longer Issuing Advisories
The Central Pacific Hurricane Center has discontinued its close watch over former Tropical Depression Nora.
Big Island Students Soar in AP Exams
A total of 74 students at six Big Island schools received various AP Scholar awards in recognition of high achievement in AP exams during the 2014-15 school year.
UH-Hilo, Hawai’i CC Enrollment Down
Fall 2015 enrollment at both the University of Hawai’i at Hilo and Hawai’i Community College are down, compared to Fall 2014’s numbers, a trend seen in Fall enrollment for the past handful of years.
DCCA: Insurance Certificate Submittal System Upgrades
Insurance agents can now submit contractor and pest control operator general liability and workers compensation insurance certificate information online with the updated feature.
Invalid Emergency Rule Leads to Dropped Cases
Twenty charges against individuals arrested or cited on Mauna Kea during the emergency rule have been dropped.
Police Seek Identity of Suspect in Counterfeit Case
The identity of a man suspected of using counterfeit money in Hilo on Aug. 14 is being sought by the Hawai’i Police Department.
Stop Flu at School Program Gets Underway
More than 300 public, private, and charter schools will participate in the Department of Health’s annual Stop Flu at School program that begins Wednesday.
Nora Weakens Southeast of Hawai’i
The Central Pacific Hurricane Center continues to monitor Tropical Depression Nora.
PUC Approves PV Programs, Ends Net Metering
Two new PV programs were approved by the Public Utilities Commission, replacing the Net Energy Metering program, which the commission ended on Tuesday.
Waikoloa Workshop Aims to Teach Fire Extinguisher Use
The event falls in line with Fire Prevention Month and Fire Prevention Week, which commemorates the Oct. 8, 1871 Great Chicago Fire.
Ku’ikahi Conflict Resolution Day Open House
Ku’ikahi Mediation Center plans to host an open house on Thursday, Oct. 15 in honor of Conflict Resolution Day 2015.
OHA Applauds Ruling Against Mauna Kea Emergency Rule
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs applauded Circuit Court Judge Ronald Ibarra’s ruling that invalidated the Board of Land and Natural Resources’ Mauna Kea 120-day emergency rule.
DCCA, County Bring Business Support to Kona
Business Action Center Days will be hosted once a month at the West Hawai’i Civic Center between Oct. 22 and Feb. 11.
DOH Reminds Patients of New Medical Marijuana Rules
Department of Health officials are reminding the public of new rules governing medical marijuana following the Department of Public Safety’s transfer of the registry.
HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown
Nineteen motorists were arrested for driving under the influence of an intoxicant on Big Island roadways between Oct. 5 and Oct. 11.
Tropical Storm Nora Expected to Downgrade Wednesday
The Central Pacific Hurricane Center continues to monitor Tropical Storm Nora.
UH’s Shidler College to Hold Big Island Information Meeting
During the meeting, Distance Learning Executive MBA and the Masters of Human Resource Management, programs offered by Shidler, will be discussed.
