West Hawaii News
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.
Awalua Place Garage Fire Causes $100K in Damages
An Awalua Place garage fire caused $100,000 in damages Tuesday night.
Missing Person Advisory Issued for Hāwī Free Diver
The Hawai’i Police Department has issued a missing persons advisory for Jamie Salis, the man who went missing Wednesday night when free diving off Old Coast Guard Road.
CPHC, State Officials Closely Monior TD-96C
Tropical Disturbance 96-C is about 900 miles southeast of Hilo, as of 2 p.m., and is being monitored by the Central Pacific Hurricane Center.
DOE, DOH Develop Heat Illness-Related Guidelines
Among the heat illnesses of concern are early heat stress, heat cramps, heat syncope, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke.
Police Seek Person of Interest in Kona Robbery
A 27-year-old Kealakekua man is wanted by the Hawai’i Police Department for questioning in connection with a robbery that took place in Kailua-Kona on Sept. 10.
Sept. 22 Marks National Voter Registration Day
Sept. 22 marks National Voter Registration Day, and across the country, eligible voters are registering in preparation for the 2016 elections.
Kona Library to Host Hawai’i CC – Pālamanui Meeting
Hawai’i Community College – Pālamanui will hold an informational meeting with a focus on higher education opportunities in West Hawai’i on Sept. 29.
DCCA Seeks Teams for LifeSmarts Competition
Registration for the 2015-2016 LifeSmarts Competition is now open.
OHA Loans Now Available Online
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs’ Malama Loan program can be used to start or expand a business, make improvements to a person’s home, consolidate debt or fund continuing education.
Lawmakers Voice Support for Preschool Development Grants
Hawai‘i’s planned preschool system includes service to several Big Island schools.
HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown
Twenty individuals were arrested for driving under the influence of an intoxicant between Sept. 14 and Sept. 20.
$6.6M Awarded to Hawai’i Education Agencies
Grant money awarded will be used to support Hawai’i DOE educators and staff in using data to effectively support students in the classroom.
High School Students ‘GEAR UP’ for College
September 21 marks the beginning of National GEAR UP Week and over 16,000 students across Hawai’i will celebrate the college access program.
Missing Wisconcin Woman Located
Twenty-four-year-old missing Wisconsin woman Julia Sollazo was located Monday at 11:50 a.m.
HPD: Waikoloa Crash Victim Died from Medical Condition
An autopsy has been completed on a 49-year-old Hilo man who died Thursday after being involved in a single-vehicle traffic collision in Waikoloa.
Waikoloa Man Charged on Drug, Weapon Offenses
Concerned citizens led the Hawai’i Police Department to a man who was charged with drug and weapons offenses Friday evening.
State PUC Listening Sessions, Docket Issues Announced
The Hawai’i State Public Utilities Commission has announced two public listening sessions on the Big Island relative to the NextEra-HEI docket.
Missing Hiker Suffered Exhaustion and Hypothermia
The hiker was located on the Mauna Loa Observatory trail, approximately 1.5 mile above the observatory.
