West Hawai‘i News
Perseid Meteor Shower Peaks Tonight
The actual expected peak runs from 8:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. on August 12 but the best viewing times are early in the morning on…
UPDATE: Hilda Moves Farther South
As of 11 p.m. Hilda has maximum sustained winds near 45 mph and was 240 miles southeast of Hilo.
CWRM Names Deputy Chair, CEO
Jeffery T. Pearson was named as deputy to the chairperson and chief executive officer of the Department of Land and Natural Resources Hawai’i Commission on Water Resource Management.
HI-EMA, Coast Guard, Partners Prep for Hilda
The Hawai’i Emergency Management Agency, the United States Coast Guard. and partnering agencies urge preparation ahead of Hilda.
Police Search for Wanted Kamuela Man
Brandon K. Paulino-Pawai is being sought after by the Hawai’i Police Department on warrants for contempt of court and violating terms of a deferred plea.
NPS: Ho‘oku‘ikahi Establishment Day Canceled
The cancellation of the Aug. 15 and 16 event precedes the impending storm and follows the closure of the historic site following a Kawaihae brush fire that burned the area over the weekend.
DCCA Latest to Oppose Hawaiian Electric/NextEra Merger
The Division of Consumer Advocacy of the state Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs has opposed the NextEra Energy, Inc./Hawaiian Electric Companies merger.
UPDATE: Hilda Slows Down to a Crawl
As of the 8:00 p.m. Central Pacific Hurricane Center update, Hilda is now a tropical storm with winds at 65 mph…
Police Seek Missing Hilo Man
A 58-year-old missing Hilo man, last seen in Hilo on Thursday, is currently being searched for by the Hawai’i Police Department.
Pu‘ukoholā Heiau Recovering from Brush Fire Damage
Pu‘ukoholā Heiau National Historic Site in Kawaihae will remain closed Monday and Tuesday after the Kawaihae brush fire burned 90 percent of the parks vegetation on 80 acres.
‘Accidental Gunshot’ Kills Hāwī Man
A man died Saturday after the trigger of a rifle he was grabbing by the barrel was pulled by an item that got caught.
Police Arrest Kona Man for Meth Trafficking
Police arrested 54-year-old James Busche of Kailua-Kona after finding drugs and cash on him last Friday.
Foul Play Suspected in Captain Cook Death
The body of man found in Captain Cook with suspicious head injuries has led to a Hawai’i Police Department coroner’s inquest investigation.
Police Search for Missing Captain Cook Man
Twenty-year-old Tristan Postadan is being searched for by the Hawai’i Police Department. His family is concerned about his welfare after he went missing Friday.
Political Analysis: Ige on Mauna Kea
Political analysts discuss whether Gov. David Ige’s actions on Mauna Kea will impact his popularity in the future.
Mauna Kea Recreation Area Adds Playground
Hawai’i County has added a new playground to the Mauna Kea Recreation Center, the latest in a series of improvements at the facility since the county took it over in 2014.
HI-EMA, Partners Plan for Hilda
As Hilda tracks explore potential Big Island impacts, Hawai’i Emergency Management Agency, local Civil Defense agencies, and state and federal partners coordinate preparation.
Scheduled Lane Closures Aug. 10-14
The State of Hawai’i Department of Transportation has announced temporary road closures for the week of Aug. 10.
11 p.m. HILDA UPDATE: Heavy Rainfall, Flooding Possible
Hilda is now expected to produce heavy rain over portions of the state Thursday and Friday. This type of rainfall could cause flash flooding, mudslide and…
UPDATE: Kawaihae Brush Fire Continues to Burn Out of Control
A brush fire that began Saturday in Kawaihae continues to burn out of control.
