West Hawai‘i News
Big Island Student to Participate in Schatz Internship Program
Brianne Schlegelmilch, a student at St. Joseph School, will take part in the program as the lone Big Island student.
Tropical Depression Nineteen-E Expected to Strengthen
The National Hurricane Center is monitoring Tropical Depression Nineteen-E.
Suspect Caught on Surveillance Wanted
An individual caught on surveillance during a late May burglary is being sought by the Hawai’i Police Department.
No PTA Hunting Due to Training
Pohakuloa Training Area will not open over the weekend for hunting as scheduled training takes place.
Police Release Oct. 16 Arrest Warrants
The list informs both the public and the individuals sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
Plane Crash Report at PTA False
The United States Army Garrison-Hawai’i and the Hawai’i Police Department have confirmed that reports of a plane crash near Pohakuloa Training Area were false.
Outdoor Science Education Program Seeks Teachers
Teachers are currently being recruited by The Kohala Center for the its Hawai’i Island Meaningful Environment Education for Teachers program.
Week-long Military Convoys Scheduled
Military convoys of Oahu-based personnel are scheduled to travel between Kawaihae and Pohakuloa Training Area during week-long convoys.
3.9M Earthquake Shakes Big Island
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports a 3.9 magnitude earthquake shook the Big Island Thursday night.
Hawai’i Broadband Network Gigabit Connection Expanded
Two new broadband facilities outfitted with state-of-the-art multi-gigabit connectivity have been established in Hawai’i.
Glenn Appointed By Ige to OEQC
Scott Glenn was appointed to serve as director of the Office of Environmental Quality Control Thursday by Governor David Ige.
DLNR: 2015-2016 Game Bird Hunting Season
The opening of the 2015-2016 game bird hunting season has been announced as Nov. 7, by the Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Forestry and Wildlife.
Governor Ige Returns from Japan, China
Governor David Ige and First Lady Dawn Ige returned from trips to Japan and China on Wednesday.
Police Seek Man Wanted in Questioning
Eric K. Silva Jr., 28, is being sought by the Hawai’i Police Department for questioniong in a theft case.
Ka’iminani Drive Paving to Get Underway
Pavement work is set begin on Ka’iminani Drive, between Kakahiaka Street and Ane Keohokalole Highway in West Hawai’i, on Monday, Oct. 19.
Software Development Boot Camp Comes to Hawai’i
DevLeague and Uber have joined together to present Hawai’i’s first software development boot camp, Oct. 23-25.
Waikoloa Swimmer’s Death Caused by Medical Condition
Jurgen Essig, 49, reportedly died from a medical condition while swimming.
UPDATE: Nora Dissipates, CPHC No Longer Issuing Advisories
The Central Pacific Hurricane Center has discontinued its close watch over former Tropical Depression Nora.
Big Island Students Soar in AP Exams
A total of 74 students at six Big Island schools received various AP Scholar awards in recognition of high achievement in AP exams during the 2014-15 school year.
UH-Hilo, Hawai’i CC Enrollment Down
Fall 2015 enrollment at both the University of Hawai’i at Hilo and Hawai’i Community College are down, compared to Fall 2014’s numbers, a trend seen in Fall enrollment for the past handful of years.
