West Hawai‘i News
Phase 2 of Queen Kaahumanu Highway Widening Begins
Phase 2 of the Queen Kaahumanu Highway Widening project broke ground on Thursday in Kona.
Jimena Weakens, Moves NW Slowly East of Hawai’i
The Central Pacific Hurricane Center continues to monitor Hurricane Jimena.
Rehabilitated Hawaiian Monk Seals Transferred Out of Kona
The United States Coast Guard assisted in transporting two rehabilitated Hawaiian monk seals to Oahu from Kailua-Kona on Thursday.
Puna Man Arrested for Drug, Weapons Offenses
A 41-year-old Kona man was arrested on drug and weapons offenses after being arrested for driving without a license.
September is the Month to Prepare
The month of September of is National Preparedness Month, and so far in the 2015 hurricane season, the Big Island has seen some drastic weather forces threaten the island.
KVBID Works to Continue Clean and Safe Initiatives
Since 2008, the Kailua Village Business Improvement District has worked to provide clean and safe community initiatives.
HVNP Participates in ‘Every Kid in a Park’ Program
Fourth graders across the country can obtain a free pass to federal recreation areas as part of the national “Every Kid in a Park” campaign.
UPDATE: Flash Flood Watch Extended, Flood Advisory Issued
The National Weather Service has extended a Flash Flood Watch through 6 p.m. Friday; and issued a Flood Advisory through 5:45 p.m. Thursday.
DOE Urges Families to Complete ‘Impact Aid’ Survey
Public school students were sent home with surveys that have the potential to bring extra funds to district campuses across the state.
Police Search for Missing Pepe’ekeo Teen
A 17-year-old Pepe’ekeo girl who was last seen on June 6 is being searched for by the Hawai’i Police Department.
State Sues Company for Alleged Fraud, Misconduct
The State of Hawai’i Department of Transportation filed a lawsuit Wednesday against Ciber, Inc.
DWS: Haleki’i Well Work May Take 2-3 Months
Repair work is underway at Haleki’i Well following its failure on Monday. Area customers are under a voluntary Water Conservation status.
Big Island Schools Named R.E.A.C.H. Intiative Participants
Kalanianaole Elementary and Intermediate School, Waiakea Intermediate School, and Waikoloa Middle School are among 14 schools statewide to participate in the 2015-16 R.E.A.C.H. Initiative.
DOE’s Matayoshi Receives ‘Exceeds Expectations’ Rating
The Board of Education rated Department of Education Superintendent Kathryn Matayoshi with an “Exceeds Expectation” evaluation grade.
Jimena Keeps Distance, Weakens
Hurricane Jimena continues to be tracked by the Central Pacific Hurricane Center.
UPDATE: Bayfront Highway Open, Beach Parks Remain Closed
Bayfront Highway has reopened. Serveral East Hawai’i beach parks remain closed.
Civil Defense Urges Preparedness Despite Storm Misses
Hawai’i County Civil Defense Administrator Darryl Oliveira sat down Tuesday to discuss the importance of being prepared despite recent stom ‘misses.’
UPDATE: Flood Advisory Extended Through 7:30 p.m.
The National Weather Service has extended a Flood Advisory for the Big Island through 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Mountain View Man Reported Missing
The Hawai’i Police Department is searching for a Mountain View man after a mainland relative reported him missing late last week.
‘Restless’ Volcano Study to Include Kilauea
The University of Hawai’i at Manoa will receive $1.2 million in funding as part of a six-university collaboration with the Volcano Hazards Program of the USGS.
