West Hawaii News
UPDATE: Flash Flood Watch for the Big Island
Heavy rainfall that caused flooding and various road closures Monday has subsided.
UPDATE: Police Locate Missing Teen
The Hawai’i Police Department is searching for missing teen Yasmine Butterfield, who was last seen in Hawaiian Paradise Park.
‘Cop on Top’ to Benefit Special Olympics Hawai’i Athletes
Officers will raise awareness and funds for Special Olympics Hawai’i athletes as they stand atop 14-foot scaffolds, where they will stay for three consecutive days.
Accused Murderer Will Undergo Medical Examination
An Illinois man facing a second-degree murder charge in connection with the death of a woman in Hilo last Friday will undergo a medical examination.
UPDATE: Island-Wide Flood Advisory
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Advisory for the Big Island.
Honey Bee Queen to Make Big Island Stop
Gabrielle Hemesath, the 2015 American Honey Queen, will visit the Big Island during her National Honey Month tour.
Hawai’i Researcher Leads El Niño Study in the Central Pacific
For the first time, a group of scientists, led by a University of Hawai’i at Manoa oceanographer, studied small scale ocean mixing under El Niño conditions in the Central Pacific.
Scheduled Lane Closures Aug. 17-20
The State of Hawai’i Department of Transportation has announced temporary road closures for the week of Aug. 17.
UPDATE: Police Search For Missing Woman
The Hawai’i Police Department is searching for Britney Pieta, who was last seen in Hawaiian Acres.
No Tsunami Threat Following 6.6M Solomon Islands Earthquake
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says there is no tsunami threat to Hawai’i following a 6.6 magnitude earthquake near the Solomon Islands.
Police Urge Public Not to Call European Emergency Number
Police say residents should disregard stories posted on social media sites describing a 112 number as a means to contact police.
Eight Arrested for Squatting Claim Hawaiian Sovereignty
Eight Puna residents were arrested Friday for illegally squatting in a Kurtistown home while claiming Hawaiian Sovereignty rights.
Flood Advisory Posted Extended to 6:30 p.m.
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Advisory for upslope areas on the Kona side. The advisory is posted through 4:00 p.m. but could…
Police Release Aug. 14 Arrest Warrants
This list informs both the public and the individuals sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
Flags at Half-Staff Saturday
Flags will be at half-staff Saturday in honor of late former State Representative Colleen Meyer.
Keamuku Maneuver Area Opens for Mammal Hunting
Keamuku Maneuver Area will be opened by Army officials over the weekend for mammal bow hunting.
Local Students Join Rural Education Force
Two former Big Island public school students will be pouring their skills as teachers into the community through Teach For America-Hawai’i.
Schatz Works to Expand Social Security
Nearly 80 years ago President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act. Now, Senator Brian Schatz is working to ensure that seniors are receiving the proper benefits of the program.
Kealakehe Will Gain ‘Keonepoko North’ Buildings
Kealakehe High School will be one of two recipients of buildings set up last year in Kea’au for Keonepoko students as lava threatened Pahoa.
Pu‘ukoholā Heiau National Historic Site Reopens
After being closed for four days due to a brush fire and threat of tropical storm weather, the Pu‘ukoholā Heiau National Historic Site opened its doors to the public Thursday morning.
