West Hawai‘i News
UPDATE 8/4/15: Guillermo Forecast
This story will be updated throughout the day with the latest information on Guillermo. Bookmark to get the updates as they occur….
Shriners Chief of Staff, Team Providing Care in Saipan
A Big Island boy who suffered multiple lacerations during the typhoon that hit Saipan is being treated by Shriners team who was in Saipan for a scheduled clinic.
HDOE Plans to Request Waiver to Extend SIG Funds
Under the requested waiver, the DOE says it will have an increased ability to implement the School Improvement Grant program in eligible school in the state.
HEMA, Coast Guard Urge Preparedness
Emergency preparations continues for the Hawai’i Emergency Management Agency and partnering agencies as Tropical Storm Guillermo continues to head towards the state.
HI-SEAS Crew Named for Fourth Mission
Crew members for the 365-day Hawai’i Space Exploration Analog and Simulation mission have been selected. This will be the fourth HI-SEAS mission.
Public Update Meeting Set for Kona Highway Project
A public meeting will be held on Aug. 25 to update the community on phase two of the Queen Kaahumanu Highway widening project.
Man Dies in Early Morning Traffic Crash
The man who died in an early morning vehicle crash in Kona has been identified.
Monthly Siren Testing Planned
Monthly siren testing conducted by the Hawai’i Emergency Management Agency is scheduled for Monday at 11:45 a.m.
HEMA, Local Agencies Encourage Preparedness
Residents are being urged to make preparations as Tropical Storm Guillermo continues to move toward the islands.
UPDATE: Fatal Collision Closes Kaiminani Drive
A traffic accident that occurred just after midnight Monday has caused an extended road closure in Kona.
Scheduled Lane Closures Aug. 3-7
The Department of Transportation and the Department of Public Works have released their scheduled lane closures for the week of Aug. 3.
UPDATE 8/3/15: Guillermo
It’s still a little too early to talk about any specific wind conditions for the islands, but it is now very likely that the large field of moisture…
UPDATE 8/2/15: Hurricane Guillermo
How strong is this thing going to be when it gets to us? For now, all indications are that it will be a weakening tropical storm. In about 48 hours Guillermo is…
UPDATE 8/1/15: Hurricane Guillermo
Weather models are not in agreement as to where the system will end up going. One model shows Guillermo going north of the islands and the other brings it to the south…
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.
