West Hawaii News
Scheduled Lane Closures Sept. 21-25
Scheduled lane closures have been announced by the State of Hawai’i Department of Transportation and the Hawai’i County Department of Public Works.
No Tsunami Threat Following 6.5M Chile Earthquake
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says there is no tsunami threat to Hawai’i following a 6.5 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Central Chile.
DLNR Removes Tent at Site of Mauna Kea ‘Protectors’
The tent, located across the road from the Mauna Kea Visitors Center, had been emptied last week, according to Mauna Kea ‘Protector’ Ku’uipo Freitas.
UPDATE: Kapaau Man Sustains Shark Bite at Upolu Point
A swimmer suffered non-fatal wounds after being bitten by a shark Sunday afternoon at Upolu Point.
Police Search for Missing Wisconsin Woman
The Hawai’i Police Department is searching for a missing 24-year-old woman who was last seen at a University of Hawai’i at Hilo dormitory on Sept. 18.
Search for Missing Free Diver Suspended
The United States Coast Guard and Hawai’i County Fire Department has suspended a search for a missing free diver who was last seen off the coast of North Kohala Wednesday evening.
Military Convoy Scheduled for Sunday
Military convoys are scheduled to travel between Pohakuloa and Kawaihae on Sunday, Sept. 20.
Flags to Fly at Half Staff in Honor of Kawasaki
Flags will fly at half-staff on Monday, Sept. 21 in respect for the late former State Senator Duke Takeshi Kawasaki.
Weekend Lane Closure
Weekend roadwork on the Umauma Bridge has been announced by the State of Hawai’i Department of Transportation. The area is under a continuous single-lane closure.
Coast Guard, HFD Continue Search for Missing Free Diver
The United States Coast Guard and Hawai’i County Fire Department continues to search for a free diver who was last seen at 10:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Big Island Accelerator Receives National Recognition
GVS Transmedia Accelerator was recently recognized with two other Hawai’i businesses by the United States Small Business Administration as being among the country’s most innovative.
Police Release Sept. 18 Arrest Warrants
The list informs both the public and the individuals sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
Schatz Partners in Consumer Review Act Introduction
The Act would protect customers from unfair non-disparagement clauses that appear on a large number of non-negotiable form contracts.
Unemployement Rate Drops in August, States’ Lowest Since 2008
Hawai’i County’s unemployment rate was 4.2 percent, compared to 5.2 percent in 2014.
DOT Plans Island-Wide Car Seat Safety Checks
Three Big Island child car seat safety checks will be conducted for free on Saturday, Sept. 19.
HPD Renews Information Request for Missing Teen
The Hawai’i Police Department has renewed an information request for missing Honoka’a teen Shalee Minamishin.
Kona Extended Furlough Inmate Located, Arrested
The Department of Public Safety says that a missing extended furlough inmate on the Big Island was arrested Thursday afternoon in Kona.
UPDATE: HPD Locates Missing Honoka’a Woman
The Hawai’i Police Department has located 42-year-old Desma Aniban.
Weekend Hunting at Keamuku Maneuver Area
Army officials will open the Keamuku Maneuver Area on Sept. 19 and Sept. 20 for bow hunting of goats and pigs.
Hilo Man Dies in Single Vehicle Waikoloa Crash
A Hilo man has died following a Thursday afternoon crash in the Waikoloa area.
