West Hawai‘i News
Sen. Schatz Seeks to Preserve Native Languages
Senator Brian Schatz, along with four additional Senators, has introduced a bill to preserve endangered languages.
Challenge to Marriage Equality Act Dismissed
The Hawai’i Supreme Court dismissed a legal challenge Wednesday from four plaintiffs to the Hawai’i Marriage Equality Act of 2013.
Kona Moped Passenger Dies of Injuries
The Hawai’i Police Department say the 29-year-old woman who was a passenger during Tuesday’s moped accident has died.
UPDATE: Overturned Truck Causes Road Closure
The intersection of Queen Ka’ahumanu Highway and Kawaihae Road has been closed due to a vehicle accident.
Big Island Military Service Academy Students Honored
Senator Brian Schatz honored 10 students on Tuesday who will attending United States Military Service Academies.
HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown
Twenty-nine motorists were arrested for driving under the influence of an intoxicant between May 18 and May 24.
HPD: One Critically Injured in Kona Moped Crash
The Hawai’i Police Department says a 29-year-old Kailua-Kona woman is in critical condition following a moped crash that occurred Tuesday morning.
Ironman 70.3 Hawai’i to Cause Traffic Changes
The Hawai’i Police Department has announced a temporary one-way traffic pattern for Saturday, May 30 due to the Ironman 70.3 Hawai’i race.
NOAA: Active Hurricane Season Projected
The National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration’s Central Pacific Hurricane Center announced an expected “above average” hurricane season in the Central Pacific Basin.
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events
The County of Hawai’i Department of Environmental Management will hold two free household hazardous waste collection events in June.
Gov. Ige Plans Announcement on Stewardship of Mauna Kea
Governor David Ige will announce his planned proposal on the stewardship of Mauna Kea going forward Tuesday afternoon.
Flags at Half-Staff on Memorial Day
Governor David Ige has ordered that the United States flag and Hawai’i state flag fly at half-staff Monday.
Overnight Kaiminani Drive Fire Burns Quarter Acre
An overnight brush fire along Kaiminani Drive in Kona burned a quarter of an acre before being extinguished.
Senator Urges Action on Federal Highway Funds
Hawai`i State Senator Lorraine Inouye is appealing to the Hawai‘i Congressional delegation for funding authorization to continue transportation projects in the state.
Police Release May 22 Warrants
The list informs both the public and the individuals sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
Big Island Gas Prices Continue to Rise
Average gas prices as measured in Hilo are continuing to rise, according to the AAA Fuel Gauge Report.
Senate Committees and Chairs Confirmed
The Hawai`i State Senate has confirmed committees and their respective chairpersons.
Captain Cook Man Charged in Series of Crimes
The Hawai’i Police Department has arrested and charged a man involved in a series of crimes after a May 16 stolen Jeep incident in West Hawai’i.
HPD: Information Sought on Albert Espaniola Jr.
Albert Espaniola Jr. continues to be sought after by the Hawai’i Police Department for contempt of court and questioning.
