West Hawai‘i News
DCCA Wins International Award for ‘AlertMe’ Services
The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs has won an International Association of Commercial Administrator Merit Award for its “AlertMe” service.
Kamehameha Day Events and Closures
Each year, Kamehameha Day in celebrated in Hawai’i on June 11, honoring Kamehameha the Great.
PHOTOS: Ka ‘Ahulei O Kamehameha
King Kamehameha I was honored this evening at The 19th Annual Ka ‘Ahulei O Kamehameha in Hilo.
Charter Schools to Benefit from $1.5M OHA Grant
A $1.5 million grant from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to the Alliance for Native Hawaiian Education will benefit 17 public charter schools state-wide.
Businesses Will Soon Face Greenwaste Recycling Fees
Greenwaste recylcing fees will begin being charged to businesses on July 1.
Shareholders Overwhelmingly Approve HEI, NextEra Merger
Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc. announed Wednesday that its merger with NextEra Energy has received overwhelming support from its shareholders.
HPIA is Accepting Puna Coverage Requests
The Hawai’i Property Insurance Association is now accepting new business applications and coverage increase requests.
HVNP to Hold Talk Story Session on Management Plan
Discussion of Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park’s management plan, wilderness study, and environmental impact statement will take place Wednesday.
HHSC West Hawai’i Seeks Community Input
A community input meeting has been scheduled following recent decisions by Kona Community Hospital to reduce its workforce and close its skilled nursing unit.
Hawaiian Electric Companies Support Renewable Energy Goal
Hawaiian Electric Companies Hawaiian Electric, Maui Electric and Hawai’i Electric Light Company have pledged their support of the states renewable energy goal.
HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown
Arrests related to driving under the influence of an intoxicant continue to remain down from last year.
Voluntary Water Conservation in Kawaihae Area
The failure of Parker Well #2 has caused the Department of Water Supply to implement a water conservation notice for the Kawaihae area.
Kona Pacific Charter School to Provide Summer Meals
Kona Pacific Charter School is working with local community partners to provide West Hawai’i students with meals over the summer.
100 Percent Renewable Energy Focus of New Law
Governor David Ige signed four energy bills into law Monday, including one that sets a 100 percent renewable energy goal in the power sector.
KCH Budget Defict to Cause Service Closure, Force Staff Reductions
Kona Community Hospital will reduce its staff and services in an effort to address a $6 million defict in its fiscal year 2016 budget.
UPDATE: Hole at the Subaru Telescope Not from Bullet
Subaru Telescope Director Nobuo Arimoto says the hole found at the observatory is not from a bullet.
DOT Seeks Comment on Improvement Project Revisions
The Hawai’i Department of Transportation is seeking public input on the proposed Statewide Transportation Improvements Program Revision #2.
Scheduled Lane Closures June 8-12
The State of Hawai’i Department of Transportation has released its weekly list of scheduled lane closures.
HPD: ‘Bullet Hole’ Found at Subaru Telescope
Hawai’i Police Department detectives are investigating a reported “bullet hole” found on a door at the Subaru Telescope at the summit of Mauna Kea.
State to Provide Support in HHC Transition
The State of Hawai’i is committed to maintaining support during November’s Open Enrollment period as the Hawai’i Health Connector closes.
