West Hawaii News
Armed Waikoloa Man Arrested in Kona
A Waikoloa man was arrested on Wednesday after allegedly chasing a woman while in possession of a firearm.
Gabbard Discusses DARK Bill Opposition
Congresswoman Gabbard recently discussed her opposition to the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act.
Honolulu-Bound Flight Diverts to Kona
A United Airlines flight bound for Honolulu from Los Angeles was forced to land at the Kona International Airport Thursday morning after declaring an emergency.
DOE Plans Implementation of USDA Meal Pilot Program
The Department of Education plans to implement a pilot program stemming from the United States Department of Agriculture that will provide free meal services.
Hawai’i County Council To Discuss $90K Grant to Battle Fire Ants
Hawai’i County Council meets Friday morning in Kona.
Visitor from China Drowns in Waikoloa
A Chinese national died from an apparent drowning at the Hilton Waikoloa Village Wednesday afternoon.
Subcontractor Electrocuted at Waikoloa Resort
A 34-year-old Honoka’a man has died as the result of a electric shock at a Waikoloa resort. The man was a subcontractor working on renovations.
Hawai’i Forest Legacy Program Seeks Applicants
The Hawai’i Forest Legacy Program works with private landowners and state and county agencies, as well as conservation non-profit groups, to promote sustainable, working forests in Hawai’i.
Ige Makes Appointments to State Spending Commission
Governor David Ige appoints Bryan Luke and Andrew Nomura to the Hawai’i Campaign Spending Commission.
Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Chattanooga Victims
Both the United States flag and the Hawai’i state flag will fly at half-staff through Saturday in honor of the service members killed at Chattanooga last week.
Man Arrested, Charged in Hilo Burglary
A Hilo man has been charged in connection to a burglary that occurred at a home along Komohana Street in Hilo either late last year or early this year.
Governor Ige: State Opposes Hawaiian Electric/NextEra Merger
Governor David Ige announced Tuesday that the state opposes the multi-billion dollar Hawaiian Electric/NextEra Energy merger.
PISCES Receives $35K in Grants for Moon RIDERS Program
A total of $35,000 has been awarded to PISCES for it’s Moon RIDERS program from Hawai’i County and the Hawai’i Community Foundation.
Autopsy Results, Identity of Dead California Man Released
The identity and autopsy results of a 61-year-old California man who died when his vehicle hit a cement wall have been released.
Stolen ATV Sought After by Police
The Hawai’i Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a stolen all-terrain vehicle.
Big Island Employment Rate Rises
The unemployment rate on the Big Island rose by nearly a percentage point during the month of June. Hawai’i County holds the state’s highest unemployment rate.
Missing Florida Woman Located
Missing Florida woman Lisa Ann Pindara, who had last been seen Saturday morning, has been located.
Police Seek Suspects in Armed Robbery, Shooting Incidents
The Hawai’i Police Department is seeking suspects involved in two Monday incidents involving a stolen vehicle.
HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown
Traffic fatalities have increased by 75 percent this year, while major accidents are down by six percent and DUI arrests are down by 17.2 percent.
Mayor’s Staff Will Undergo Additional pCard Training
A recent audit report examining county pCard expenditures exposes questionable spending in the Mayor’s Office and county Department of Liquor Control.
