West Hawaii News
Garden Education at Holualoa Elementary
Holualoa Elementary School will experience a first as it begins its new school year with a part-time school garden educator.
Big Island Prisons Gain New Correctional Officers
Big Island prisons will gain eight of the 12 graduates of the Department of Public Safety’s 2015 class of correctional officers.
Hurricane Guillermo Begins to Slow Down
Hurricane Guillermo remains a Category 2 hurricane but is expected to lose intensity on Sunday.
OHA Objects to Mauna Kea Rule Enforcement
Office of Hawaiian Affairs chairman Robert Lindsey spoke Friday on behalf of OHA regarding enforcement of the emergency rules access atop Mauna Kea.
Police Renew Request for Wanted Woman
A 19-year-old woman is being sought after by the Hawai’i Police Department on an outstanding warrant for contempt of court.
Man Charged in Pistol Theft
The sought after owner of an antique pistol with an ivory handle has been identified by the Hawai’i Police Department.
Police Release July 31 Warrants
The list informs both the public and the individuals sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
Hawai’i CC – Pālamanui Prepares for Opening
The first day of instruction at Hawai’i Community College– Pālamanui is Aug. 24.
Public Information Sought in June Arson Investigation
The Hawai’i Police Department is seeking public information in a June 12 Puna structure fire that is believed to have been intentionally set.
UPDATE: Guillermo Upgraded to Category Two Hurricane
Hurricane Guillermo was located about 1,430 miles to the east southeast of Hilo, as of 11 a.m. Friday.
UPDATE: Two Extended Furlough Inmates Fail to Check In
Two extended furlough inmates failed to report to a Kona extended furlough house for their scheduled check-in Thursday.
Cub Scouts to Begin Program Member Recruitment
Recruitment of new Cub Scout program members by the Boy Scouts of America Aloha Council will begin in August.
$14.2M Awarded to State to Fight Homelessness
A total of $14.2 million has been awarded to the State of Hawai’i to support programs that fight homelessness.
UPDATE: Tropical Storm Guillermo Continues to Strengthen
Tropical Storm Guillermo is being tracked by the National Hurricane Center in the Eastern Pacific and is forecasted to become a hurricane by Friday morning.
Suicide Intervention Skills Training In Kona
Orchid Isle Psychotherapy will be hosting an Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training course on Thursday, July 30 and Friday, July 31.
Gabbard, Cook Introduce HIRE Vets Act of 2015
Representatives Tulsi Gabbard of Hawai’i and Paul Cook of California introduced the HIRE Vets Act of 2015 on Wednesday.
County Auditor to Discuss pCard Report Next Tuesday
Hawai’i County Legislative Auditor Bonnie Nims is scheduled to meet with the county’s Finance Committee next Tuesday to discuss the recent pCard audit report.
HPD Urges Caution as School Year Begins
As the 2015-16 school year begins, Hawai’i Police Department Sergeant Robert Pauole provides tips on arriving to your destination safely.
Public Meeting: DWS Power Cost Charge May Decrease
Department of Water Supply customers currently pay $2.32 per thousand gallons of water in a Power Cost Charge. The amount is proposed to decrease.
DOH, Filmmakers Join Together for World Hepatitis Day
The Department of Health, Hep Free Hawai’i, and local filmmakers joined to create short films highlighting the stories of local people affected by hepatitis.
