West Hawaii News
11 A.M. UPDATE: Ana Slows Slightly, Still a Hurricane by Friday
Chief Meteorologist Malika Dudley says that based on the latest forecast models, Tropical Storm Ana is still forecast to reach hurricane status by the end of the week.
CPHC: Ana Now Expected to Become Hurricane Friday
Ana projects a tricky forecast, says Chief Meterologist Malika Dudley, but heavy rain, winds, and seas are still expected to impact the Big Island soon.
Tropical Storm Watch Issued for Hawai’i County
As of 5 p.m. Wednesday, Tropical Storm Ana was located 580 miles southeast of Hilo and 635 miles southeast of Kailua-Kona.
Charges Filed in Waikoloa Knife Incident
A South Kohala man faces multiple charges, including second-degree murder, following an altercation Sunday night.
DOE Closes Big Island Public Schools on Friday
All high school sporting events are cancelled or postponed, beginning Thursday, and public schools will be kept closed the following day.
11 A.M. UPDATE: Ana Closing In on Hurricane Status
The Central Pacific Hurricane Center says that a Hurricane Watch may be issued for a portion of the island chain sometime Wednesday afternoon or evening.
Ana’s Approach Causes Cancellation of Mayor’s Health Fest
Saturday’s events were cancelled as the County focuses on public safety ahead of Tropical Storm Ana.
South Kohala Man Arrested in Violent Altercation
A 34-year-old South Kohala man has been arrested on suspicion of first-degree assault, and another assault investigation is looking at injuries he sustained.
HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown: 18 Arrested
DUI arrests are down 10.9 percent as compared to last year, while major accidents continue to increase.
UPDATE: Tropical Storm Ana Gaining Strength
As of 5 a.m., Tropical Storm Ana is located about 885 miles ESE of Hilo and 945 miles ESE of Kailua-Kona.
HPD Charges Pair in Kapa’au Burglary Case
The couple allegedly stole $3,000 worth of items from a home on Lehu’ula Circle on Oct. 5.
Two-C Could Become Hurricane by Wednesday
Forecasters say that warm water and other factors may keep the storm from diminishing before it closes in on the islands.
New Policy on E-Cigs to Mirror Regular Cigarette Ban
Electronic cigarettes are now prohibited in all State government buildings. The new policy will mirror the current law for regular combustible cigarettes.
Tropical Depression Two-C East-Southeast of the Islands
The Central Pacific Hurricane Center says that there is an 80 percent chance that Two-C becomes a tropical cyclone.
Police Release Oct. 10 List of Arrest Warrants
The list informs both the public and the persons sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
Water Shutoff Scheduled for Oct. 16 in North Kona
Customers in the Iokepa Subdivision, Wai’ono Meadows, and Wai’aha Farms in North Kona will temporarily lose water service on Oct. 16.
Weekly DUI Stats: 28 Arrested on Big Island Roads
DUI arrests are down 10.5 percent as compared to this time last year. Major accidents, however, are still up by 11.4 percent.
Police Release Oct. 3 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Two West Hawai’i Transfer Stations Will Close for Ironman
Road closures from the Ironman Triathlon will close two West Hawaii Transfer Stations.
Deadline for Voter Registration Oct. 6
Drive-thru locations, including the one featured here on Kilauea Ave., will be open on Oct. 4 and Oct. 6 to register voters. File Photo.
