West Hawai‘i News
Scheduled Lane Closures July 27-31
Several spots along Highway 19 will undergo roadwork, causing partial lane closures. One area along Daniel K. Inouye Highway also has scheduled work.
Weekend Lane Closure
The State of Hawai’i Department of Transportation has announced temporary road closures for this weekend.
BIDR, KARES Respond to New HIHS Partnership Agreement
Hawai’i Isand Humane Society Friday released a rescue partnership agreement and local rescue group founders responded.
Decomposed Body Located Off Saddle Road Identified
Hawai’i Police Department officials say the decomposed body found just off Saddle Road on July 16 has been identified.
Former Kealakehe Student Gives Back Through Supply Spree
Christy Logan’s idea for a supply fundraiser stemmed from substitute teaching a first grade class that was low on supplies.
Police Release July 24 Warrants
The list informs both the public and the individuals sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
Kona Imin Center to Close Through January for Improvements
The Kona Imin Center is scheduled to close beginning Aug. 3 and remain closed throughout the duration of the year as improvements are made.
Chief Kubojiri Names HPD Promotions
Hawai’i Police Department Chief Harry S. Kubojiri names seven promotions of HPD personnel.
PTA Seeks Hunting Community Input Via Survey
Pohakuloa Training Area officials are seeking public input in revising the administrative rules and procedures relating to hunting.
Keck Assists in Discovery of ‘Earth-Sized Planet’
The discovery is of a “near-Earth-size planet in the ‘habitable zone’ around a sun-like star” made by NASA’s Kepler space telescope.
Armed Waikoloa Man Arrested in Kona
A Waikoloa man was arrested on Wednesday after allegedly chasing a woman while in possession of a firearm.
Gabbard Discusses DARK Bill Opposition
Congresswoman Gabbard recently discussed her opposition to the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act.
Honolulu-Bound Flight Diverts to Kona
A United Airlines flight bound for Honolulu from Los Angeles was forced to land at the Kona International Airport Thursday morning after declaring an emergency.
DOE Plans Implementation of USDA Meal Pilot Program
The Department of Education plans to implement a pilot program stemming from the United States Department of Agriculture that will provide free meal services.
Hawai’i County Council To Discuss $90K Grant to Battle Fire Ants
Hawai’i County Council meets Friday morning in Kona.
Visitor from China Drowns in Waikoloa
A Chinese national died from an apparent drowning at the Hilton Waikoloa Village Wednesday afternoon.
Subcontractor Electrocuted at Waikoloa Resort
A 34-year-old Honoka’a man has died as the result of a electric shock at a Waikoloa resort. The man was a subcontractor working on renovations.
Hawai’i Forest Legacy Program Seeks Applicants
The Hawai’i Forest Legacy Program works with private landowners and state and county agencies, as well as conservation non-profit groups, to promote sustainable, working forests in Hawai’i.
Ige Makes Appointments to State Spending Commission
Governor David Ige appoints Bryan Luke and Andrew Nomura to the Hawai’i Campaign Spending Commission.
Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Chattanooga Victims
Both the United States flag and the Hawai’i state flag will fly at half-staff through Saturday in honor of the service members killed at Chattanooga last week.
