West Hawaii News
No Tsunami Threat Following 6.5M Fiji Earthquake
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says no tsunami was generated following a 6.5 magnitude earthquake in the Fiji region.
TMT Construction to Resume Wednesday
Thirty Meter Telescope construction atop Mauna Kea will resume Wednesday, as announced by TMT International Observatory Board Chair Henry Yang Saturday night.
Gov. Ige’s Japan Visit ‘Successful’
Governor David Ige called this week’s trip to Japan, his first international trip in office, successful.
Governor Extends Honorary Kupono Diploma Program
Governor David Ige signed legislation Friday that saves a program which gave honorary diplomas to veterans from losing funding at the end of the month.
Gov. Ige Signs Tobacco Bill, Raising Legal Age to 21
Governor David Ige signed Bill 1030 on Friday, raising the age of tobacco purchase to 21.
Police Release June 19 Warrants
The list informs both the public and the individuals sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
Employment Rate Steady at 4.1 Percent, Job Market Rises
The Department of Labor & Industrial Relations says that the state remains steady with a 4.1 percent unemployment rate.
Weekend Hunting at PTA
Hunting will take place over the weekend at Keamuku Maneuver Area, part of Pohakuloa Training Area.
STEM Camp Emphasizes Girls in Science
The popular Maui STEM Excite camp is currently accepting applications for its July launch in Kona.
HFD: Fireworks Schedules, Permits, and Safety Tips
The Hawai’i County Fire Department is sharing safety tips as fireworks sales for the Fourth of July holiday approach.
Big Island Homeless Numbers Increase
The Department of Human Services Homeless Programs Office released statistics Thursday that indicate that homelessness on the Big Island continues to rise.
2016 National Defense Authorization Act Passes Senate
On Thursday, a majority vote at the United States Senate passed the 2016 National Defense Authorization Act. The act will have multiple effects on Hawai’i.
HWF Coastline Clean-Up Receives Crowd-Fund Boost
Hawai’i Wildlife Fund’s coastline clean-up efforts recieve a monetary boost following a Japanese crowd-fund campaign to protect the shorelines.
Hawai’i-Specific Seed Variety Selection Tool Launched
Through its Hawai’i Public Seed Initiative, The Kohala Center has launched a new Hawai’i-specific Seed Variety Selection Tool created by UH-HIlo’s Ilana Stout.
Hilo Decomposed Body Identified, Foul Play Ruled Out
The Hawai’i Police Department says an autopsy conducted on a decomposed body located in Hilo Monday has ruled out foul play.
‘Best in Class’ Awarded to Hawaii.gov
The official website of Hawai’i, Hawaii.gov, has been named “Best in Class” in the government category by the Interactive Media Awards.
HPD: Remain Alert for Car Thefts
The Hawai’i Police Department is reminding the public to be on the alert for car thefts.
HIHWNMS Celebrates 13 Years of Rescues
Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary celebrates 13 years of whale rescues as the 2015 whale season comes to a close.
HPD Finds Decomposed Body Off Saddle Road
The Hawai’i Police Department is conducting an investigation after locating a decomposed body off Saddle Road Tuesday morning.
Senators Send Nominations for District Court Opening
Senator Mazie Hirono and Senator Brian Schatz made their recommendations for the open United States District Court Judgeship for the District of Hawai’i.
