West Hawai‘i News
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.
Big Island Red Cross Volunteers Head to California
With fires blazing through Northern California, three Hawai’i Red Cross volunteers, two of them from the Big Island, will lend a hand in relief.
3.7M Earthquake Near Puʻu ʻŌʻō Crater
A 3.7 magnitude earthquake took place on the Big Island at 12:32 p.m.
DLNR Reopens State Parks Following Small Tsunami
The Department of Land and Natural Resources reopened all low-lying, coastal state parks and forested areas on the Big Island and throughout the state Thursday morning.
HVO Upgrades Mauna Loa to ‘Advisory’ Level
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory upgraded Mauna Loa volcano to an advisory level on Thursday following continued elevated rates of seismic activity.
Coast Guard, HFD Search for Missing Free Diver
The United States Coast Guard, along with the Hawai’i County Fire Department, is searching for a free diver who went missing overnight in North Kohala.
Coast Guard Urges Caution During Tsunami Advisory
The United States Coast Guard is urging residents to be cautious as effects from a weak tsunami caused by an earthquake in Chile affect coastal areas early Thursday morning.
DLNR Plans Park Closures in Anticipation of Potential Tsunami
Coastal and low-lying state parks and forested areas will remain closed on the Big Island and throughout the state Thursday morning.
UH Touts Strong National, International Rankings
The University of Hawai’i is touting favorable national and international rankings it has received recently.
Family Nabs Suspect in Home Burglary
An incident involving a burglary in action on Sunday led to the arrest and charge of a 18-year-old Kona man.
PTWC: Tsunami Watch Issued for Hawai’i
A Tsunami Warning has been issued by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center following a 7.9 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Chile.
Community Asked to Join Great Hawai’i ShakeOut
The statewide Great Hawai’i ShakeOut earthquake preparedness event will take place on Thursday, Oct. 15 at 10:15 p.m.
