West Hawai‘i News
County Pools to Observe Independence Day Holiday
Hawai’i County swimming pools will closure in observance of Independence Day, July 3-4.
Seat Belt Survey Begins Friday
Survey teams will gather seat belt data across the Big Island beginning Friday.
TMT Statement on Attempted Construction
Thirty Meter Telescope officials say that because of safety concerns caused by Wednesday’s protests, construction will resume “when the issue is resolved.”
Governor’s Office Addresses TMT Protest
Governor David Ige’s office released a statement Wednesday evening regarding Thirty Meter Telescope protests atop Mauna Kea.
FONSI Issued for Kahalu’u Ma Kai Project
The Kahalu’u Ma Kai Project at the former Keauhou Beach Resort site received a finding of no significant environmental impact, allowing progress to continue.
Identity of One Arrested by HPD on Mauna Kea Released
The Hawai’i Police Department arrested one individual atop Mauna Kea Wednesday for obstructing on the county portion of the roadway.
Woman in Domestic Dispute Case Released by HPD
The Hawai’i Police Department has released a Kona woman who was involved in a domestic dispute late Sunday that left a man in critical condition.
KBEC Purchases New ‘Home-on-Wheels’
The Kohala Center’s Kahalu’u Bay Education Center has a new “home-on-wheels,” replacing its old van in service since 2011.
Kona Man Arrested, Charged in Vehicle Thefts
The Hawai’i Police Department has arrested and charged a 25-year-old Kona man in connection to a stolen truck and utility vehicle.
TMT Protester Arrests Begin Atop Mauna Kea
Arrests of Thirty Meter Telescope opponents who are blocking the roadway and restricting access to TMT crews, have begun atop Mauna Kea.
Governor’s Office Issues Statement on TMT Resumption
Governor David Ige’s office released a statement late Tuesday night on the resumption of Thirty Meter Telescope construction, slated for Wednesday.
Calls Renewed for Halt of TMT Project
As construction resumes on the Thirty Meter Telescope Wednesday, opponents of the project are once again renewing their calls to end work atop Mauna Kea.
Kona Relay for Life Coming in July
An American Cancer Society Relay for Life event is scheduled for Saturday, July 11 in Kona.
HIDOE’s Strive HI Gains Three-Year Federal Approval
For the first time, the Hawai’i State Department of Education has received three years of federal approval of its Strive HI Performance System.
HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown
Twelve motorists were arrested during the past week for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
DLNR: Two Miles of Pu’u Maka’ala NAR Fencing Destroyed
Nearly two miles of Pu’u Maka’ala Natural Area Reserve fencing has been destroyed. Repairs may cost hundreds of thousands of dollars.
DLNR DOCARE Phone Lines Down
The Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement phone lines are not currently able to receive phone calls.
Gov. Ige Invited to “Powering Cities” D.C. Forum
Governor David Ige will speak at the Washington Post’s “Powering Cities” forum on Tuesday, where he will discuss Hawai’i’s commitment to renewable energy.
Domestic Dispute Sends Kona Man to Hospital
A 20-year-old Kona man is in critical condition following a Sunday night domestic dispute in Kona.
Fuel Prices Down from 2014, but Steadily Increasing
Gas prices in Hilo continuously rise, but are down by over a dollar from last year.
