West Hawai‘i News
UPDATE 8/5/15: Tropical Storm Guillermo
***Updated at 11:20 p.m. to include information from the Central Pacific Hurricane Center’s 11 p.m. advisory.*** The Central Pacific Hurricane Center’s 11 p.m. advisory reports that Tropical Storm Guillermo is weakening east of Hawai’i as it moves towards the west-northwest. As of the advisory, Guillermo was about 225 miles northeast of Hilo, moving west-northwest at […]
County Finance Committee Discusses pCard Audit
Several Hawai’i County residents provided testimony regarding Mayor Billy Kenoi’s use of his county purchasing card.
Big Island Fuel Prices Continue to Inch Down
Big Island motorists are spending slightly less at the gas pump this week as fuel prices are slowing dropping.
HEMA, Coast Guard Maintain Watch on Storm
The Hawai’i Emergency Management Agency continues its efforts alongside local agencies and partners as potential impacts of Tropical Storm Guillermo continue to be monitored.
Online Voter Registration Now Available
Individuals with a Hawai’i drivers license or a state identification card can now register online to vote.
Pālamanui, Shidler to Host MBA Distance Learning Meeting
The University Center at Pālamanui and the University of Hawai’i at Manoa’s Shidler College will co-present a community informational meeting in Waimea.
State Judiciary Readies Annual Questionnaire
Each August, the Hawai’i State Judiciary sends out juror questionnaires to help find potential jurors for the coming year.
Local Salvation Army Preps in Advance of Guillermo
The Salvation Army is working with the State Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster agency to prepare for possible storm impacts.
HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown
Arrests related to individuals driving under the influence are at a total of 599 for the year, 16 percent less than the same time last year.
UPDATE 8/4/15: Guillermo Forecast
This story will be updated throughout the day with the latest information on Guillermo. Bookmark to get the updates as they occur….
Shriners Chief of Staff, Team Providing Care in Saipan
A Big Island boy who suffered multiple lacerations during the typhoon that hit Saipan is being treated by Shriners team who was in Saipan for a scheduled clinic.
HDOE Plans to Request Waiver to Extend SIG Funds
Under the requested waiver, the DOE says it will have an increased ability to implement the School Improvement Grant program in eligible school in the state.
HEMA, Coast Guard Urge Preparedness
Emergency preparations continues for the Hawai’i Emergency Management Agency and partnering agencies as Tropical Storm Guillermo continues to head towards the state.
HI-SEAS Crew Named for Fourth Mission
Crew members for the 365-day Hawai’i Space Exploration Analog and Simulation mission have been selected. This will be the fourth HI-SEAS mission.
Public Update Meeting Set for Kona Highway Project
A public meeting will be held on Aug. 25 to update the community on phase two of the Queen Kaahumanu Highway widening project.
Man Dies in Early Morning Traffic Crash
The man who died in an early morning vehicle crash in Kona has been identified.
Monthly Siren Testing Planned
Monthly siren testing conducted by the Hawai’i Emergency Management Agency is scheduled for Monday at 11:45 a.m.
HEMA, Local Agencies Encourage Preparedness
Residents are being urged to make preparations as Tropical Storm Guillermo continues to move toward the islands.
UPDATE: Fatal Collision Closes Kaiminani Drive
A traffic accident that occurred just after midnight Monday has caused an extended road closure in Kona.
