West Hawai‘i News
Big Island Students Earn Free Textbooks
Two Big Island students are the recipients of free textbooks as part of the University of Hawai’i’s “15 to Finish” promotion, in partnership with UH Bookstores.
Waimea Man Sought on Warrants
The Hawai’i Police Department is searching for a 37-year-old Jacob Kawaa Freebairn on six bench warrants for contempt of court.
HI-EMA: Severe Weather Expected to Continue
The Hawai’i Emerency Management Agency, in coordination with other agencies, continues to maintain a watchful eye on current and potential severe weather.
Four Arrested, Two Charged in Kona Weapon Incident
Four individuals were arrested and two were charged following a Friday morning incident involving a stolen vehicle and a weapon.
Red Cross Prepared for Potential Flooding
Over the weekend, hundreds of volunteers were rounded up throughout the state as the American Red Cross Hawai’i chapter prepared for potential severe weather.
Brown Water Advisory Issued
Heavy rainfall throughout the state has caused the Department of Health to issue a state-wide Brown Water Advisory.
UPDATE: Highway 11 Opened to All Traffic
The Hawai’i Police Department reports that Highway 11 between the 58 and 59 mile markers is now open to all traffic.
Scheduled Lane Closures Aug. 24-28
The Department of Transportation has announced temporary road closures for the week of Aug. 24.
UPDATE: Flood Advisory Extended Through 7:45 p.m.
Heavy rain in areas of the Big Island have triggered Flash Flood and Flood Advisory Warnings.
UPDATE: Flood Advisory Extended, Road Reopened
Heavy rain in portions of West Hawai’i have led to a Flash Flood Warning and the closure of one road.
5 p.m. Update: Kilo Track Shifts Away From Islands
This link will be updated throughout the day with the latest on Kilo…
Gabbard Visits OTEC, Marine Mammal Center
Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard spent time in West Hawai’i Friday, where she attended the Makai Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion power plant dedication.
Weekend Lane Closures
The Hawai’i State Department of Transportation has released the following temporary lane closures.
Largest Ocean Thermal Plan Connects to Grid
On Friday morning, the world’s largest Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion power plant was celebrated by Makai Ocean Engineering.
HI-EMA to Receive Nearly $500K in Tsunami Funding
The State of Hawai’i will receive nearly half a million dollars in grant funding to provide support to the Hawai’i Emergency Management Agency.
Police Release Aug. 20 Arrest Warrants
The list informs both the public and the individuals sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
Coast Guard Aircraft Emergency Lands at KOA
A United States Coast Guard C-130 emergency landed at Kona International Airport Friday.
Ige Signs Emergency Proclaimation in Anticipation of Kilo
Governor David Ige has signed an emergency proclamation as Tropical Storm Kilo inches closer to the islands.
