West Hawaii News
DOE: SBA Scores Show ‘Promise’
Test results show that 48 percent of students are meeting or exceeding the achievements standard in ELA and 41 percent of students tested meet or exceed achievement standards in math.
Schatz Co-Introduces Paid Parental Leave Act
Under the Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act, federal employees would be allowed six weeks of paid leave for birth, adoption, and fostering.
Health Premiums in Hawai’i on the Rise
The cost of health care is increasing, with a seven percent increase for small businesses since 2003.
Navy Settles in Sonar Dispute
The Navy agreed to put important habitat off-limits to dangerous mid-frequency sonar training and testing.
Puna Man, Juvenile Arrested Following Wainaku Burglary
The Hawai’i Police Department has charged a Mountain View man with burglary and drug offenses following a Wainaku burglary on Thursday.
PAR Division to Provide Legislative Workshops
Four workshops on the legislative process will be presented on the Big Island during the month of October by the Public Access Room.
County Settles, Modifies Code in Free Speech Case
A lawsuit challenging Hawai’i County’s laws prohibiting individuals from holding signs asking for help has been settled.
Council to Discuss Mayor, pCard Bill
The Hawai’i County Council will meet at 9 a.m. Wednesday at the West Hawai’i Civic Center in Kona.
ACLU Settles Urinalysis Lawsuit with County
A County of Hawai’i pre-employment requirement of submitting a urinalysis and revealing private medical history will end.
Scheduled Lane Clousures Sept. 14-18
Lane closures for the week of Sept. 14 have been announced by the State of Hawai’i Department of Transportation and the County of Hawai’i Department of Public Works.
Kona House Fire Causes $350K in Damage
A structure fire along Hookele Street in Kona caused $350,000 in damages.
Annual Prescription Drug Take Back Scheduled
Hawai’i’s participation in the 10th Annual National Take Back Initiative is scheduled for Sept. 26.
NextEra Discussion Addresses Merger Challenges
Group talks about NextEra Energy and Hawaiian Electric Industries proposed $4.3 billion merger.
Health Care Initiative Meetings Scheduled
Governor David Ige’s office announced state-wide public briefings to discuss three proposed health care initiatives.
Water Temperature Rise Leads to Coral Bleaching
The effects of coral bleaching now span all of Hawai’i, from the Kure Atoll to the northernmost land feature in the Hawai’i Archipelago.
HPD Seeks Suspects in Oshima Surf Burglary
A burglary that took place at Oshima Surf in Kainaliu Tuesday is being investigated by the Hawai’i Police Department.
Livestock Brand Registration Deadline Dec. 31
Livestock brand owners in Hawai’i have until Dec. 31 to re-register their brands.
2015 Alcohol, Drug Treatment Services Report Released
The Hawai’i State Department of Health has recently published the 2015 Alcohol and Drug Treatment Services Report, released to coincide with National Recovery Month.
Police Release Sept. 11 Arrest Warrants
The list informs both the public and the individuals sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
Hawaiian Monk Seal Receiving Care in Kona
Kilo, the Hawaiian Monk Seal who was rescued on Niihau, is recovering and improving at the Ke Kai Ola rehabilitation facility in Kona.
