West Hawaii News
Scheduled Lane Closures June 29-July 3
Partial lane closures will take place this week at various locations along Highway 19.
UPDATE: No Tsunami Following 5.2M Volcano Earthquake
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says no tsunami was generated following a 5.2 magnitude earthquake near Volcano.
Two Boaters Rescued Off Honokohau Harbor
The Coast Guard reports that two boaters were rescused when the trimaran they were aboard began to take on water.
Pedestrian, Bike Safety Focus of New Road Challenge
Mayor Billy Kenoi’s Active Living Advisory Council is preparing to tackle pedestrian and bicycle safety challenges.
TMT Construction Halt Continues
Thirty Meter Telescope construction remains at a halt, but officials say work will resume once the conflict on Mauna Kea is resolved.
Photos: Identity of Male Suspect Sought
The Hawai’i Police Department has released images of a male suspected wanted for attempted burglary.
Gov. Ige: Mauna Kea Road ‘Belongs to All’
Governor David Ige expressed concern over blocked roadways and announced that plans for safe proceeding of Thirty Meter Telescope construction are in the works.
Police Release June 26 Warrants
The list informs both the public and the individuals sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
Several PTA Training Areas to Open for Hunting
Army officials will open training areas 1-6, 9, 12-16, and a portion of 18 at Pohakuloa Training Area over the weekend for mammal hunting.
Same-Sex Marriage Legal Across the Country
A ruling by the United States Supreme Court Friday rules same-sex marriage legal across the United States.
Police Seek Information on Ninole Burglary
The Hawai’i Police Department is seeking information on a Ninole burglary that occurred sometime between June 8 and June 13.
Hawaiian Airlines Flight Returned to Kona
Hawaiian Airlines Flight 207 was re-reouted back to Kona after experiencing a hydraulic system issue Thursday morning.
Governor Ige Updates Situation Atop Mauna Kea
Governor David Ige says that rocks and boulders have been removed from the roadway heading to the summit of Mauna Kea.
30K Lose Power Thursday Morning
According to Hawai’i Electric Light, about 30,000 customers lost power briefly due to a CT-4 unit tripping offline at the Keahole Power Plant.
HPD: Wanted Man Turns Himself In
Aaron Raymond Castro, featured on the June 12 episode of “Hawai’i Island’s Most Wanted,” turned himself in on Monday.
The Salvation Army Celebrates LEON Day
The Salvation Army is celebrating LEON Day, the halfway point to Christmas, to raise awareness of community support needed year-round.
Governor Ige Returns from ‘Powering Cities’ Forum
Governor David Ige is returning to Hawai’i from Washington, D.C. after speaking at The Washington Post’s “Powering Cities” Forum.
County Pools to Observe Independence Day Holiday
Hawai’i County swimming pools will closure in observance of Independence Day, July 3-4.
Seat Belt Survey Begins Friday
Survey teams will gather seat belt data across the Big Island beginning Friday.
TMT Statement on Attempted Construction
Thirty Meter Telescope officials say that because of safety concerns caused by Wednesday’s protests, construction will resume “when the issue is resolved.”
