West Hawai‘i News
Hirono Fights for Affordable Higher Education
Senator Mazie Hirono has introduced a bill that would assist low-to-moderate income families in affording post-secondary education.
‘Stop Flu at School’ Kicks Off
More than 500,000 students have received vaccinations since the Stop Flu at School vaccination program started in 2007.
Police Search for Missing Hilo Woman
Twenty-eight-year-old Patricia Steve is being searched for by the Hawai’i Police Department. Steve was last seen Aug. 12.
Protection Boost for Near Extinct Hawaiian Monk Seals
A rule finalized by NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service may give the near-extinct Hawaiian monk seal a fighting chance at survival.
New Ad Hoc Committee Will Focus on Puna Road Connectivity
The County Committee on Public Works and Parks and Recreation discussed the finalization of the committee during a Tuesday meeting.
Kona Fair to Cause Temporary Route Change
A route change to access the Old Kona Airport Park will go in effect Friday in preparation for the E.K. Fernandez Big Island Fair.
Kamehameha Schools Accepting 2016-17 Applications
Kamehameha Schools Hawai’i campus is currently accepting K-12 program applications for the 2016-17 school year.
Mauna Kea Recreation Area Park Opens
Mauna Kea Recreation Area has undergone a whole stream of improvement since the county took over stewardship in 2014. The latest addition is a children’s playground.
UPDATE: HPD Locates Pieta
The Hawai’i Police Department has located missing 26-year-old Britney Pieta.
Finance Committee to Discuss Bill on Public Funds
Bill 78 calls for the use of public funds for only a public purpose.
Flooding Causes Temporary Closure at Spencer Park
Spencer Park at ‘Ōhai‘ula Beach has been temporarily closed by the Hawai’i County Department of Parks and Recreation as a result of flood damage.
HSPLS: Libraries to Observe Statehood Day
All Hawai’i State Public Library System libraries will close on Friday in observance of Statehood Day.
HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Report
Twenty-one motorists were arrested in the past week for driving under the influence of an intoxicant, bringing 2015’s total number of arrests to 649.
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.
