West Hawai‘i News
Local Students Join Rural Education Force
Two former Big Island public school students will be pouring their skills as teachers into the community through Teach For America-Hawai’i.
Schatz Works to Expand Social Security
Nearly 80 years ago President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act. Now, Senator Brian Schatz is working to ensure that seniors are receiving the proper benefits of the program.
Kealakehe Will Gain ‘Keonepoko North’ Buildings
Kealakehe High School will be one of two recipients of buildings set up last year in Kea’au for Keonepoko students as lava threatened Pahoa.
Pu‘ukoholā Heiau National Historic Site Reopens
After being closed for four days due to a brush fire and threat of tropical storm weather, the Pu‘ukoholā Heiau National Historic Site opened its doors to the public Thursday morning.
Coast Guard Requests Help in Locating Gregory Voight
The United States Coast Guard says it is searching for Big Island resident Gregory Voight, who has not been seen since Sunday night at Pahoehoe Beach.
Mauna Kea Ho’oponopono Session Still in the Works
Ho’oponopono is a traditional Hawaiian process to make right and heal difficult situations.
Man Wanted on Probation Violation
Timothy “T.J.” Cruz Jr. is wanted by the Hawai’i Police Department on a bench warrant for violating terms of probation.
Kona Woman Wanted on Warrants
Twenty-seven-year-old Leilani Parent is being sought after by the Hawai’i Police Department on a bench warrant for contempt of court.
Police Search for Wanted Kona Man
A man wanted for violating terms of probation is being sought after by the Hawai’i Police Department.
HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown
All DUI-related statistics remain down from last year’s number, while traffic fatalities have spiked.
6:30 p.m. UPDATE: Hilda Flood Advisory Extended
Hilda will pass far enough to the south of the Hawaiian Islands to avoid a direct impact.
Ali’i Kai Subdivision Park Breaks Ground
A new park in the Ali’i Kai Subdivision broke ground Wednesday. Mayor Billy Kenoi was among the dignitaries present for the ground breaking ceremony.
HI-EMA, Partners Monitor Tropical Storm Hilda
The Big Island, as of 10 a.m. Wednesday, remained under a Tropical Storm Watch and High Surf Warning, with a Flash Flood Warning to go into effect at 6 p.m.
Community Meeting Focuses on Waipio Road
The meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m., Aug. 25 at the Honoka’a Complex Gym.
Public Meetings for New FEMA Flood Maps Start Next Week
The updated maps will help Hawai’i County officials and local residents better identify known flood risks.
No Tsunami Threat Following 6.4M Solomon Islands Earthquake
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says there is no tsunami threat to Hawai’i following a 6.4 magnitude earthquake near the Solomon Islands.
The Food Basket Plans Emergency Assistance
The Food Basket, Hawai’i Island’s Food Bank has made island-wide preparations as potential severe weather threatens the Big Island.
Two Routes Possible for Oneo Lane Project
Two routes are being discussed for the Oneo Lane Project in Kona that would connect Ali’i Drive to Kuakini Highway.
Artillery Training Scheduled to Begin at PTA
Military personnel will begin artillery training at Pohakuloa Training Area Wednesday.
