West Hawaii News
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.
Officer Sugata Named ‘Officer of the Month’
Kona Patrol Officer Kaea Sugata was named “Officer of the Month” for the month of October by the Kona Crime Prevention Committee.
HPD: Lottery Scams Resurface
Lottery scams have resurfaced on the Big Island, according to the Hawai’i Police Department.
Senate Unanimously Passes Tsunami Act
The Tsunami Warning, Education, and Research Act of 2015, introduced by United States Senators Brian Schatz, Maria Cantwell and Dan Sullivan, has unanimously passed the Senate.
Police Warn Against Purse Snatchers
Lieutenant Gregory Esteban from the Area I Criminal Investigations Section says it only takes seconds for a bag to be removed from a cart.
Road Closures: Traveling During Ironman Weekend
Road closures associated with the Ironman World Championship will begin as early as Thursday in some areas.
Kuakini Highway Reopens, Kawalii Gulch, Kahana Closures Remain
Kuakini Highway in Kailua-Kona, between Palani Road and Kaiwi Street, reopened Wednesday morning.
Governor Ige Heads to Japan and China
Governor David Ige headed to Japan and China to promote renewable energy cooperation, business and investment attraction, promote educational partnerships, and international student exchanges.
Hurricane Oho Quickly Moves Away from Hawai’i
The Central Pacific Hurricane Center continues its watch over Hurricane Oho.
NOAA Spots First Humpback Whale of the Season
The first humpback whale of the season was spotted off Ni’ihau by NOAA ship Hu’ialakai.
Native Hawaiian Law Volume Unveiled by UH
The volume, “Native Hawaiian Law: A Treatise,” was put together through the efforts of three UH faculty members at the William S. Richardson School of Law who specialize in Native Hawaiian law.
