West Hawai‘i News
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.
Military Convoys Will Travel from PTA to Kawaihae
Convoys of Oahu-based service members will travel the roads between Pohakuloa Training Area and Kawaihae Harbor on June 10 and June 12-16.
ICAC Addresses Climate Change at Initial Meeting
The Interagency Climate Adaptation Committee met for the first time on June 3 to address its tasked climate change report.
USDA Rural Business Grants Available
The United States Department of Agriculture has announced that $30 million in grants are now available to farmers, ranchers, and food entrepreneurs.
Hawai’i CC Palamanui Receives $50K Gift
An anonymous donor has gifted Hawai’i Community College Palamanui with $50,000 in scholarship support for students interested in pursing Marine Science.
Police Release June 5 Warrants
The list informs both the public and the individuals sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
No Weekend Hunting at PTA
No weekend hunting will take place at Pohakuloa Training Area, according to United States Army-Garrison Hawai’i officials.
Sen. Schatz Introduces Legislation to Repair Schools
Senator Brian Schatz introduced the School Building Fairness Act of 2015 Thursday to help build build, repair, and renovate schools.
New Campaign Aims to Reduce Fall Injuries Among Seniors
The Hawai’i State Department of Health and the Hawai’i Fall Prevention Consortium will launch a campaign in an effort to prevent senior falls.
HSPLS to Observe Kamehameha Day
Kamehameha Day will be celebrated by libraries across the Big Island on June 11.
KKCC to Host Annual Luncheon
Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Annual Membership & Installation Luncheon on June 26.
Nacino Named ‘Officer of the Month’
Kona Patrol Officer Chandler Nacino was named “Officer of the Month” by the Kona Crime Prevention Committee.
HPD Searches for Missing Kona Teen
The Hawai’i Police Department is searching for a missing 16-year-old Kona girl who was last seen in Kona on January 19.
Body Found in Stream Identified as Missing Kona Woman
A body found Monday in Umauma Stream has been identified as missing Kona woman Bobbie “Jackie” Carnathan.
HMSA Looks to Boost Premiums
HMSA is looking to increase insurance premium rates for individual Affordable Care Act health plans in 2016.
