West Hawaii News
National Park Support Earns Honor for Rep. Gabbard
Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard has been honored with the Friend of the National Park Award from the National Parks Conservation Association.
Hilo Man Charged in Stolen Vehicle, Drug Incident
A 30-year-old Hilo man was arrested and charged after being found in a stolen vehicle passed out with drug paraphernalia.
HPD Participates in Backpack Drive
Donated backpacks can be dropped off at any Hawai’i Police Department station on the island.
Governor Ige Signs Medical Marijuana Bill into Law
Governor David Ige signed HB321, relating to medical marijuana dispensaries, into law Wednesday.
Nearly $9M Granted to Hawaiian Home Lands
$8.7 million has been awarded to the Hawai’i State Department of Hawaiian Home Lands by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Bill Related to Sex Trafficking Officially Vetoed
Governor David Ige officially vetoed eight bills on Tuesday, including one relating to sex trafficking.
Governor Ige Signs BLNR Emergency Rules
Governor David Ige has signed the Board of Land and Natural Resources’ 120-day emergency ruling, limiting access surrounding the Mauna Kea Access Road.
Crowley Plans Mayoral Run in 2016
Kawika Crowley has announced his plans to run for Hawai’i County Mayor in 2016.
HPD: Pahoa Man Located Unharmed
A 59-year-old man reported missing on Monday was located by police Tuesday morning in Hilo.
Pahoa Woman Arrested on Mauna Kea Again
Cynthia Marlin was arrested for the second day in a row on Mauna Kea after disrupting protesters and taking her clothing off.
HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown
Twenty motorists were arrested during the past week for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
Bill Signed to Simplify Gender Change on Birth Certificates
Governor David Ige signed HB631 Monday that will ease the process of changing gender on birth certificates.
UPDATE: Man Shoots Woman and Officer, Barricades Himself
The Hawai’i Police Department is actively responding to an incident in Kohala that began Monday night, where a man shot a woman and an officer before barricading himself.
Hilo Fuel Prices Level Out, Kona Drops Slightly
Fuel prices in Hilo remain steady this week, while Kona motorists are paying slightly less than one week ago.
Mauna Kea Summit Access Road Fully Reopened
The University of Hawai’i has announced the full reopening of the Mauna Kea Summit Access Road.
Police Search for Missing Pahoa Man
A 59-year-old Pahoa man has been reported missing after last being seen Saturday at Mahukona Beach Park in North Kohala.
Woman Charged After Striking OMKM Ranger Vehicle
The identity of a woman arrested atop Mauna Kea early Sunday morning has been released.
Governor Ige Appoints Mizumoto as BOE Chair
Lance A. Mizumoto will become the next Board of Education Chair, appointed by Governor David Ige, as Don Horner steps down.
Scheduled Lane Closures: July 13-17
The Department of Transportation and the Department of Public Works have released their scheduled lane closures for the week of July 13.
Women Arrested Early Sunday on Mauna Kea
A woman was arrested on Mauna Kea early Sunday morning for using her car to strike an Office of Mauna Kea Management Ranger vehicle.
