West Hawaii News
Hawai’i CC Palamanui Receives $50K Gift
An anonymous donor has gifted Hawai’i Community College Palamanui with $50,000 in scholarship support for students interested in pursing Marine Science.
Police Release June 5 Warrants
The list informs both the public and the individuals sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
No Weekend Hunting at PTA
No weekend hunting will take place at Pohakuloa Training Area, according to United States Army-Garrison Hawai’i officials.
Sen. Schatz Introduces Legislation to Repair Schools
Senator Brian Schatz introduced the School Building Fairness Act of 2015 Thursday to help build build, repair, and renovate schools.
New Campaign Aims to Reduce Fall Injuries Among Seniors
The Hawai’i State Department of Health and the Hawai’i Fall Prevention Consortium will launch a campaign in an effort to prevent senior falls.
HSPLS to Observe Kamehameha Day
Kamehameha Day will be celebrated by libraries across the Big Island on June 11.
KKCC to Host Annual Luncheon
Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Annual Membership & Installation Luncheon on June 26.
Nacino Named ‘Officer of the Month’
Kona Patrol Officer Chandler Nacino was named “Officer of the Month” by the Kona Crime Prevention Committee.
HPD Searches for Missing Kona Teen
The Hawai’i Police Department is searching for a missing 16-year-old Kona girl who was last seen in Kona on January 19.
Body Found in Stream Identified as Missing Kona Woman
A body found Monday in Umauma Stream has been identified as missing Kona woman Bobbie “Jackie” Carnathan.
HMSA Looks to Boost Premiums
HMSA is looking to increase insurance premium rates for individual Affordable Care Act health plans in 2016.
‘Imiloa Branches out with Planned Outreach
MANU ‘Imiloa is a new mobile outreach program that will aim to share ‘Imiloa’s unique brand of culture-based science education across the island.
Autopsy Results Revealed in Kona Fishing Death
An autopsy conducted on a Kona man involved in a fishing accident Friday has been completed.
DOH Director Honored with Mauli Ola Award
Dr. Viginia Pressler was honoed Tuesday by the American Lung Association with the 2015 Breathe Easy Champion Mauli Ola Award.
DWS: North Kona Water Conservation Status
The Department of Water Supply has announced that the Water Conservation status in parts of North Kona remain in effect.
Partnership Provides Accessible Legal Aid
Ten new legal online self-help forms have been made available through three partnering agencies.
HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown
Twenty-five motorists were arrested on Big Island roadways during the past week for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
Search Underway for Missing Kona Swimmer
A man last seen swimming at OTEC beach is being searched for by the Hawai’i Police Department and Hawai’i County Fire Department.
UH Announces Mauna Kea Stewardship Plan
University of Hawai’i President David Lassner and UH-Hilo Chancellor Donald Straney have released a joint statement regarding Mauna Kea stewardship.
