West Hawaii News
Hilo Fuel Prices Slightly Increase, Kona Mixed Bag
Regular and premium fuel prices saw a slight jump this week, while mid-grade held steady. Kona saw a decrease in average regular fuel costs, but a slight increase for mid-grade and premium.
Ige Appoints Executive Office on Early Learning Director
Governor David Ige has appointed Lauren Moriguchi as the director of the Executive Office on Early Learning.
UPDATE: Man Arrested, Charged After Stabbing Pair at Hilo Park
A 32-year-old man was arrested early Monday morning after stabbing a man in the throat and a woman in the leg when a argument reportedly became physical.
HPD Searches for Missing Florida Woman
The Hawai’i Police Department is searching for a 49-year-old Florida woman who was last seen in Wainaku Saturday morning.
Scheduled Lane Closures July 20-24
Multiple lane closures will take place this week along Highway 19.
Weekend Land Closures
The State Department of Transportation has announced its scheduled weekend lane closures.
No Tsunami Threat Following 7.5M Santa Cruz Islands Earthquake
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says no tsunami was generated following a 7.5 magnitude earthquake near the Santa Cruz Islands.
Police Release July 17 Warrants
The list informs both the public and the individuals sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
Airport Agricultural Inspection Stations Get Boost
Big Island airports, along with other neighbor islands, will see a boost in their agricultural inspection stations with the recently passed agriculture appropriations bill.
Glenwood Man Charged with Assault, Drug Offenses
An 18-year-old Glenwood man was arrested and charged Thursday in connection to a theft case on July 6 that led to an assault.
Written Driver’s Testing Now in Simplified Chinese
Written driver’s examinations are now available in simplified Chinese, bringing the total number of languages the test is translated into to 14.
PTA Imposes Temporary Hunting Break
Pohakuloa Training Area officials say a temporary hunting break will take place as enhancements are looked into.
Mauna Kea ‘Protectors’ Appear in Court
Several individuals who were arrested for blocking construction workers from reaching the Mauna Kea summit on June 24 appeared in court Thursday morning.
Glenwood Transfer Station Work to Begin Friday
Construction work is slated to get underway at the Glenwood Transfer Station Friday. The facility will remain open during normal operating hours.
Kohala Barricade Suspect Faces 22 Charges
A 37-year-old man who barricaded himself in his Halaula home Monday night after shooting a woman and a Hawai’i Police Department officer has been charged with 22 offenses.
Sergeant Toledo Named ‘Kohala Officer of the Quarter’
Sergeant Richard Toledo has been named “Kohala Officer of the Quarter” following a dangerous incident last May.
Police Warn of Utility Scam
The Hawai’i Police Department is warning the public about a utility scam after a Hilo business owner received a fraudulent call.
Charter, Oceanic TWC Submit Merger Application
Charter Communications and Oceanic Time Warner Cable submitted an application to merge on Wednesday.
Shriners Hospital Visits Big Island Towns for Clinics
Shriners Hospital for Children will be on the Big Island on Thursday and Friday, providing orthopaedic care to children in Honoka’a and Kona.
