West Hawai‘i News
Flags to Fly at Half Staff in Honor of Kawasaki
Flags will fly at half-staff on Monday, Sept. 21 in respect for the late former State Senator Duke Takeshi Kawasaki.
Weekend Lane Closure
Weekend roadwork on the Umauma Bridge has been announced by the State of Hawai’i Department of Transportation. The area is under a continuous single-lane closure.
Coast Guard, HFD Continue Search for Missing Free Diver
The United States Coast Guard and Hawai’i County Fire Department continues to search for a free diver who was last seen at 10:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Big Island Accelerator Receives National Recognition
GVS Transmedia Accelerator was recently recognized with two other Hawai’i businesses by the United States Small Business Administration as being among the country’s most innovative.
Police Release Sept. 18 Arrest Warrants
The list informs both the public and the individuals sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
Schatz Partners in Consumer Review Act Introduction
The Act would protect customers from unfair non-disparagement clauses that appear on a large number of non-negotiable form contracts.
Unemployement Rate Drops in August, States’ Lowest Since 2008
Hawai’i County’s unemployment rate was 4.2 percent, compared to 5.2 percent in 2014.
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.
