West Hawai‘i News
Humpback Whale Sanctuary Seeks Advisory Members
The Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary is seeking to fill open seats on its advisory council.
Keamuku Maneuver Weekend Hunting
Army officials will open the Keamuku Maneuver Area at Pohakuloa Training Area over the weekend for hunting of feral pigs and goats.
Ten ‘Mauna Kea 31’ Protesters Will Have Charges Dropped
Media reports say that Prosecuting Attorney Mitch Roth plans to dismiss charges against 10 of the “Mauna Kea 31.”
HSTA Presidential Candidate Files TRO to Halt Re-Vote
Hawai’i State Teachers Association presidential candidate Corey Rosenlee is filing a Temporary Restraining Order to keep a re-vote from happening next month.
Senate Passes Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
The United States Senates recently passed Senator Mazie Hirono’s resolution to recognize May as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.
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.
