West Hawaii News
KMA To Open for Weekend Hunting
Keamuku Maneuver Area will open over the weekend for hunting of goats and pigs.
UPDATE: CPHC Monitoring Niala, Tropical Storm Watch Holds
A Tropical Storm Watch remain in effect as Tropical Storm Niala nears the state.
Police Release Sept. 25 Arrest Warrants
The list informs both the public and the individuals sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
CPHC Tracks Tropical Storm Niala
The Central Pacific Hurricane Center is tracking Tropical Storm Niala.
HPD Seeks Hilo Man Wanted on Warrants
The Hawai’i Police Department is searching for 35-year-old George Kahakua, who is wanted on several warrants.
Judicial Selection Commission Announces Circuit Court Nominees
Big Island Third Circuit Court nominees were announced to Governor David Ige by the Judicial Selection Commission on Thursday.
The Kohala Center Seeks Fall Farm Program Applicants
Two of The Kohala Center’s fall programs, which place emphasis on the next generation of farmers, are seeking prospective student applicants.
Hirono Comments on Potential Government Shutdown
Senator Mazie Hirono released a statement against a potential government shutdown.
Big Island Students Recieve UH Bookstores Scholarship
Zachary Price, a student at UH-Hilo, and Riley Viernes, a student at Hawai’i Community College, were among those selected for the scholarship.
Military Convoys to Travel Between Kawaihae, PTA
Military convoys are scheduled to travel between Kawaihae and Pohakuloa Training Area beginning Sunday, Sept. 27 and lasting through Tuesday, Sept. 28.
UPDATE: Police Locate Missing Hilo Woman
The Hawai’i Police Department has located 43-year-old Mary Jo Victorino, who had been reported missing.
Tropical Disturbance 96-C May Form into Depression
The Central Pacific Hurricane Center continues to monitor Tropical Disturbance 96-C.
No Tsunami Threat Following 6.6M Papua Earthquake
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says there is no tsunami threat to Hawai’i following a 6.5 magnitude earthquake near the north coast of Papua.
Shark Bite Victim Optomistic Via Social Media
Twenty-seven-year-old Braxton Rocha says he swam 60 yards to the shore and feared for his life.
PISCES, NASA Formalize Lunar Landing Pad Partnership
The landing pad test site will be created with the aim to robotically build a vertical lift off and landing pad using basalt.
Triathalon to Close West Hawai’i Landfill, Transfer Station
Road closures associated with the Ironman World Championship Triathlon will close the Pu’uanahulu Landfill and the Kealakehe Transfer Station on Oct. 10.
CPB Foundation Donates $25K to Help Cool Classrooms
The Central Pacific Bank Foundation donated $25,000 to assist with classroom cooling.
Woman Dies After Falling from Vehicle Window
According to the Hawai’i Police Department, a 31-year-old Kona woman fell out of the passenger side of the vehicle she was in and later died.
CPHC Continues to Monitor TD 96-C
The Central Pacific Hurricane Center is monitoring Tropical Disturbance 96-C.
Bleachapalooza Event to Monitor Coral Bleaching
Ocean temperatures are predicted to peak on Oct. 3, so on that day, trained volunteers will head out to monitor bleaching on coral reefs.
