West Hawai‘i News
6.8 M Earthquake Shakes Papua New Guinea
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake occurred 78 miles south-southwest of the New Britain region of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea early Thursday morning. No tsunami was generated.
Police Seeking Missing Kona Man
Police are searching for a missing 28-year-old Kailua-Kona man whose vehicle was recovered on the shoreline cliffs near Upolu Point in North Kohala.
HPD: Waikoloa Man Wanted on Warrants
The Hawai’i Police Department is searching for a 24-year-old Waikoloa man wanted on four bench warrants.
House and Senate Conclude State Budget Negotiations
House and Senate conferees met Tuesday to negotiate State Budget Bill B500 CD1. A final vote is now needed by the full House and Senate.
Chu Takayama Confirmed as Director of DLIR
Members of the State Senate confirmed Linda Chu Takayama as the state’s new Department of Labor and Industrial Relations Director.
Additional Awardees Named by HPCSN
Three additional honorees have been named by the Hawai’i Public Charter Schools Network.
Hirono to Attend President’s State Dinner
Senator Mazie Hirono will be in attendance at Tuesday night’s State Dinner, hosted by President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama.
Public Input Requested on OHA’s TMT Stance
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs is seeking public input through a survey prior to its special meeting on Thursday to discuss the Thirty Meter Telescope.
HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown
DUI arrests are over 25 percent lower than last year while the margin of vehicle accidents gets smaller.
UPDATE: ‘Hacktivist’ Group Hits TMT and State Websites
A hacker and activist group known as “Anonymous” has claimed responsibility for cyber-attacks on the State of Hawai`i and Thirty Meter Telescope websites.
Four Men Charged in Attempted Jail Break
Four men who attempted to escape from the Hawai`i Community Correctional Center on Saturday, April 25, have been charged.
Park Rangers Offer Helpful Tips as Volcano Visitors Surge
Rangers at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park offer visitors helpful hints to enhance their lava-viewing experience.
Survey Reveals Teachers Better Understand EES
A joint survey conducted by the DOE and HSTA revealed public school teachers have a better understanding of the new Educator Effectiveness System.
State Gets $12 Million in Settlement with Credit Card Companies
The state of Hawai`i has received $12.5 million in settlement money following three years of litigation against credit cards companies who allegedly misled consumers.
Elections Commission Seeks New Chair
The State of Hawai’i Elections Commission is seeking a new Chairperson. This appointment will succeed current Chair William Marston.
Hawai’i Red Cross’ ‘Hearts Go Out’ to Nepal
The American Red Cross is aiding Nepal in disaster relief efforts following a 7.8 magnitude earthquake that has devastated the country.
Scheduled Lane Closures: April 27-May 1
The State of Hawai’i Department of Transportation has announced temporary road closures for the week of April 27.
Mauna Kea Hui Responds to OHA Statement
Representatives of the Mauna Kea Hui responded Friday to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs following OHA’s group meeting on the Thirty Meter Telescope.
Senate Confirms Case to Chair DLNR
The State Senate has confirmed Suzanne Case, a 28-year veteran at The Nature Conservancy, as the new Chair of the DLNR.
