West Hawaii News
Educators Invited to Apply for Hawai’i State FCU Grant
Last year, the Investing in Education grant program awarded a total of $20,000 to 45 educators state-wide.
HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown
Statistics for major accidents, traffic fatalities, and arrests for driving under the influence are all down from last year’s numbers.
Fuel Prices Trickle Down in Hilo, Kona
Fuel prices have slightly decreased over the past week in both Hilo and Kona.
Large Kona Affray Leads to the Arrest of Three
Three people were arrested early Saturday morning in Kona after a large affray broke out in the Coconut Grove Marketplace parking lot.
Big Island Charter Schools First to Offer Pre-K
Four Big Island charter schools will be among the first in the state to offer pre-kindergarten under a $14.8 million grant.
No Tsunami Threat Following 7.0M Indonesia Earthquake
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says no tsunami was generated following a 7.0 magnitude earthquake in Papua, Indonesia.
Hawai’i County Councilwoman Kills One Landfill Bill, Keeps Another
Bill 33 would allow for commercial haulers to use the county transfer stations for a fee.
State HI-5 Fees to Decrease
State container fees will be reduced to one cent in addition to the five cent refundable redemption fee, following a below average fiscal year in recycling.
Council Approves First Reading of Fire Ant Bill
Hawai’i County Council passed the first reading of a bill that would provide $90,000 to the county to help battle the Little Fire Ants problem on island.
Scheduled Lane Closures July 27-31
Several spots along Highway 19 will undergo roadwork, causing partial lane closures. One area along Daniel K. Inouye Highway also has scheduled work.
Weekend Lane Closure
The State of Hawai’i Department of Transportation has announced temporary road closures for this weekend.
BIDR, KARES Respond to New HIHS Partnership Agreement
Hawai’i Isand Humane Society Friday released a rescue partnership agreement and local rescue group founders responded.
Decomposed Body Located Off Saddle Road Identified
Hawai’i Police Department officials say the decomposed body found just off Saddle Road on July 16 has been identified.
Former Kealakehe Student Gives Back Through Supply Spree
Christy Logan’s idea for a supply fundraiser stemmed from substitute teaching a first grade class that was low on supplies.
Police Release July 24 Warrants
The list informs both the public and the individuals sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
Kona Imin Center to Close Through January for Improvements
The Kona Imin Center is scheduled to close beginning Aug. 3 and remain closed throughout the duration of the year as improvements are made.
Chief Kubojiri Names HPD Promotions
Hawai’i Police Department Chief Harry S. Kubojiri names seven promotions of HPD personnel.
PTA Seeks Hunting Community Input Via Survey
Pohakuloa Training Area officials are seeking public input in revising the administrative rules and procedures relating to hunting.
Keck Assists in Discovery of ‘Earth-Sized Planet’
The discovery is of a “near-Earth-size planet in the ‘habitable zone’ around a sun-like star” made by NASA’s Kepler space telescope.
