West Hawaii News
HPD Renews Request for Escapee Information
The Hawai’i Police Department is renewing its request for information regarding a February Hale Nani escapee.
New Bill Proposed to Aid STEM Programs
United States Senator Brian Schatz, along with U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown of Ohio, introduced a new STEM related bill Wednesday.
‘Think Yellow, Go Green’ Campaign Kicks-Off
Students will participate in the “Think Yellow, Go Green” initiative that kicked off on Earth Day, where they will collect old telephone directories.
Legislative Bills Aim to Protect Pell Grant
Senator Mazie Hirono will introduce legislative bills Wednesday aimed at protecting and expanding the federal Pell Grant Program.
TripAdvisor: Big Island No. 2 U.S. Island
The Big Island has been ranked second in TripAdvisor’s 2015 Travelers’ Choice Awards for Best U.S. Island.
West Hawai’i Part of Federal Climate Projects
A decision by the DOI, the EPA, and NOAA to recognize collaborative landscape partnerships will assist in protecting coastal reefs in Hawai’i.
Hawaiian Hoary Bat to Become State Land Mammal
Governor David Ige plans to sign off on a Senate bill that will make the Hawaiian Hoary Bat the state’s official land mammal.
Second Special Meeting Scheduled by UH Regents
The University of Hawai’i Board of Regents will hold their second special meeting about Mauna Kea in Hilo on Sunday, April 26 at 11:30 a.m.
OHA Calls for Legal Resolution Over TMT
Several Office of Hawaiian Affairs trustees are calling for leaders to work out legal issues before construction of the Thirty Meter Telescope continues.
DOE: Finances in Order, Audit Confirms
An internal audit of the State of Hawai’i Department of Education’s finances show the department is in good financial standing.
HPD Searches for Missing Kona Man
The Hawai’i Police Department is searching for Fabian Heald, 60, who was last seen April 13 in Kona.
HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown
DUI statistics for overall arrests and major accidents continue to remain down in 2015, but traffic fatalities have increased.
Proposals for PONC Land Acquisition Sought
The County of Hawai’i Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Commission is seeking public proposals of land acquisition.
Lyrid Meteor Shower Peaks in Hawaii
Earth’s encounter with the comet debris from C/1861 G Thatcher will give us a show in the sky this week! The Lyrid Meteor Shower is active in Hawaiʻi through…
NOAA Proposes Reclassification of Humpback Whales
The National Ocean Atmospheric Administration has proposed to reclassify humpback whales into 14 distinct population segments under the Endangered Species Act.
Mauna Kea Hui Responds to Ige on TMT
Mauna Kea Hui has issued a response to Governor David Ige’s announcement on an extended construction postponement by Thirty Meter Telescope officials.
TMT Extends Construction Delay
Thirty Meter Telescope officials told Governor David Ige that they will continue to postpone construction atop Mauna Kea.
Seven Big Island Correctional Officers Graduate from Training
Recruits graduate from eight-week training course, including two from Kulani Correctional Facility and five from Hawai`i Community Correctional Center.
Red Cross Launches New App
The American Red Cross has launched a new “Emergency App” that is full of new and updated features.
