West Hawai‘i News
Woman Charged After Striking OMKM Ranger Vehicle
The identity of a woman arrested atop Mauna Kea early Sunday morning has been released.
Governor Ige Appoints Mizumoto as BOE Chair
Lance A. Mizumoto will become the next Board of Education Chair, appointed by Governor David Ige, as Don Horner steps down.
Scheduled Lane Closures: July 13-17
The Department of Transportation and the Department of Public Works have released their scheduled lane closures for the week of July 13.
Women Arrested Early Sunday on Mauna Kea
A woman was arrested on Mauna Kea early Sunday morning for using her car to strike an Office of Mauna Kea Management Ranger vehicle.
Weekend Road Work to Cause Closure
The State of Hawai’i Department of Transportation has announced a temporary road closure for this weekend.
BLNR Votes to Approve Mauna Kea Restrictions
In a 5-2 vote late Friday night, the Board of Land and Natural Resources approved emergency measures that would tighten access rules atop Mauna Kea.
Tropical Storm Forms West of the State
Tropical Storm Halola has formed far west of the state, and is not expected to have an impact on Big Island weather conditions.
Fence Posts Stolen from Hamakua Property
The Hawai’i Police Department is seeking information regarding 47 T-rail posts stolen from a Hamakua property earlier in the week.
Incident Report Details Problems on Mauna Kea
Prior to Friday’s Board of Land and Natural Resources meeting, University of Hawai’i released a Mauna Kea incident report, written by rangers who work there.
Police Release July 10 Warrants
The list informs both the public and the individuals sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
BOE Names New Board Members
Four new Board of Education members were recently confirmed by the State Senate.
Mammal Hunting at PTA
Army officials will open several training areas over the weekend for bow hunting of mammals.
UPDATE: CPHC Tracks Three Storms, Ela Downgraded
The Central Pacific Hurricane Center is watching three storms in the Central Pacific.
CPHC Now Tracking Three Tropical Depressions
While Tropical Depression Ela continues to track away from the Big Island, two additional Tropical Depressions have formed, each posing no threat to the islands.
No Tsunami Threat Following 7.0M Solomon Islands Earthquake
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says no tsunami was generated following a 7.0 magnitude earthquake in the Solomon Islands.
Federal Suit Against State on Mauna Kea Access Heard
A Federal District Court judge Thursday heard a suit from Francis Nobriga, alleging that state agencies have limited cultural and religious access on Mauna Kea.
Central Pacific Storm Ela Downgraded to a Depression
The Central Pacific Hurricane Center has downgraded Central Pacific storm Ela from a tropical storm to a tropical depression.
HPD Warns of Telephone Scam
Telephone scammers falsely identifying as Department of Water Supply officials are making fraudulent attempts to obtain personal information.
UPDATE: Diver Found Unresponsive off Punalu’u
United States Coast Guard and Hawai’i County Fire Department crews are searching for a free diver who went missing off the shore of Punalu’u Thursday morning.
Police Seeks Owner of Antique Pistol
The Hawai’i Police Department is seeking the owner of an antique pistol that was recovered during an investigation.
