West Hawai‘i News
Police Seeking Missing Kona Man
A 57-year-old Kona man is being sought by Big Island police after being reported missing.
Hawai‘i First State to Raise Smoking Age to 21
The Senate passed SB 1030, making it illegal for anyone below the age of 21 to purchase tobacco or e-cigarette purchases.
State Judiciary Recognized for Community Efforts
Aloha United Way awarded the State Judiciary staff members with 2015 Spirit of Community Award on April 23 in recognition of campaign efforts benefiting the community.
Gov. Ige Signs Clean Air Bill into Law
Governor David Ige signed the Clean Air Bill Friday, banning the use of e-cigarettes where smoking is already illegal.
Police Release April 24 Warrants
The list informs both the public and the individuals sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
Pohakuloa Opens for Weekend Hunting
Pohakuloa Training Area will be opened by Army officials over the weekend for mammal hunting.
OHA Moves Trustee Meeting to Address TMT
A special meeting initially scheduled for May 7 to discuss the Office of Hawaiian Affairs’ position on the Thirty Meter Telescope project has been moved up.
HPD Investigates West Hawai’i Cemetery Theft
The Hawai’i Police Department is investigating a March theft of Hawai’i County equipment from West Hawai’i Veterans Cemetery.
Ige Invited to Attend White House State Dinner
Governor David Ige and his wife, Dawn, have been invited to the White House State Dinner in honor of Japan’s Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe.
Japan Tsunami Debris Travels to Hawai’i
Possible debris from the Japan tsunami has made its way to Hawai’i, according to the Department of Land and Natural Resources.
Suspects Sought in Kurtistown Assault and Robbery
Police are investigating an assault and robbery that occurred at the Kurtistown ballpark on the evening of April 22.
NPS Reports National Park Economic Impact
A recent National Park Service report says that Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park visitation continues to climb. In 2014, visitors rose by 6.9 percent
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.
