West Hawaii News
Man Charged with 20 Offenses Following Handgun Threat
A Captain Cook man has been charged with 20 offenses in connection with a handgun threat and drug possession.
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Partners with French ‘Sister Park’
Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park has partnered with La Réunion National Park to exchange mutually beneficial information.
Federal Court Upholds Campaign Funding Transparency Laws
The U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld Hawai‘i campaign finance laws on May 21 allowing public access to campaign funding to determine who is attempting to influence their vote.
Convoys Scheduled to Begin Monday
Convoys will travel from Pohakuloa Training Area to Kawaihae Harbor beginning Monday and lasting through Wednesday.
Big Island Students Recognized in ‘My Hawai’i’ Contest
Four Big Island students were among 25 middle schoolers honored on May 15 for entries submitted in the My Hawai’i Story Contest.
Walmart Expanding Job Opportunities for U.S. Veterans in Hawai`i
Walmart has announced it will guarantee a job offer to any eligible U.S. veteran honorably discharged from active duty since Memorial Day of 2013.
Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park to Increase Entrance and Camping Fees
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is increasing entrance and camping fees for visitors at the park beginning June 1.
UH Hilo 2015 Chancellor Scholars Named
Thirteen Hawai`i high school students have been awarded the University of Hawai`i at Hilo’s prestigious Chancellor’s Scholarship.
Sonobe Joins DOE Information Technology Office
Clyde Sonobe has been approved as the assistant superintendent for the Hawai’i State Department of Education’s Office of Information Technology Services.
UPDATE: Police Issue Alert for Missing Pahoa Woman
The Hawai’i Police Department is searching for a missing Pahoa woman who is in need of medical attention.
Inmate Charged with Murder in Death of Frank Pauline Jr.
An inmate at the Southern New Mexico Correctional Facility in Las Cruces, New Mexico has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of Frank Pauline Jr., who was serving a life sentence for the murder and rape of Dana Ireland.
Silent Bike Ride to Honor Cyclists Injured or Killed by Motorists
The 2015 “Ride of Silence” in Hilo will start at 5 p.m. at the Hawaii County building parking lot to memorialize cyclists injured or killed by motorists, and to raise awareness on roads.
Hawai’i Joins in Charges against $187M Charity Scam
Attorney General Douglas Chin has joined with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission and other states in a complaint against sham charities.
HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown
Arrests for driving under the influence of an intoxicant on Big Island roadways remains down from 2014 by 23.3 percent.
DOE’s Summer Meal Plan to Feed Hungry Children
The DOE’s Seamless Summer Program will provide free meals to children throughout the state over the summer at 42 locations, including eight on the Big Island.
Maintenance Scheduled for Kona Aquatic Center
The Department of Parks and Recreation will temporarily close the Kona Community Aquatic Center between May 29 and June 3.
Suspects Sought in Supermarket Warehouse Burglary
Police are seeking two young men in connection with an overnight burglary of a HIlo supermarket warehouse.
HLTA Charity Walk Raises Over $2.2M
Over $2.2 million were raised by the statewide 37th annual Hawai’i Lodging & Tourism Association’s Visitor Industry Charity Walk.
Voting ‘Irregularities’ Lead to HSTA Re-Vote
The Hawai’i State Teachers Association plans to hold a re-vote of its April state officer election after reported voting “irregularities.”
HPD: Suspect Sought in Waikoloa Burglary
The identity of a suspect who removed two cell phone from a Waikoloa home in February is being sought by the Hawai’i Police Department.
