West Hawai‘i News
Total Lunar Eclipse Visible from Big Island this Weekend
Fully-eclipsed “blood moon” to occur between 11 p.m. Friday and 5 a.m. Saturday.
Twelve Arrested in TMT Protest
Twelve individuals were arrested Thursday morning as they protested against TMT on the slopes of Mauna Kea.
DCCA Names Ty Nohara as Hawaii Commissioner of Securities
Nohara returns to DCCA as acting commissioner on April 16, having previously served the department for 10 years.
State Senate Proposes ‘Fiscally Responsible Budget’
State Senate Ways and Means Committee proposes budget measures short of Executive request.
Gov. Ige Announces Board of Regents Nominations
Governor David Ige has announced his nominations for the University of Hawai’i Board of Regents.
HPD Warns Public about ‘Purse Snatchers’
The Hawai’i Police Department is warning the public about “purse snatchers” after an influx of incidents, beginning in February.
Officer Fontes Named ‘Officer of the Month’
The Kona Crime Prevention Committee named Officer Ellsworth Fontes “Officer of the Month.”
Volunteers Sought for ReefTeach Program
Kahalu’u Bay Education Center is seeking volunteers for its ReefTeach program.
HPD Warns Public of Phonecall Scam
Phony callers claiming to be from Department of Water Supply attempting to obtain credit card information.
Rescued Monk Seals Returned to Marine Sanctuary
Critically endangered monk seals rescued, rehabilitated, and returned to marine sanctuary.
Restricted Use Pesticides Sales Data for 2014 Posted
The Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture has posted RUP sales data online for 2014 as required by law.
DOE Announces 2015 High School Graduation Dates
Graduation dates and locations for all Big Island public and charter high schools.
Court: Navy Training Violates Marine Animal Protection Laws
Judge rules feds wrongfully approved activities that would cause widespread harm to marine life.
Ulu Wini Playspace Completed
Construction of Na Kahua O Ulu Wini’s new outdoor playground has been completed.
Big Island Students Earn NCWIT Recognition
Two young women attending Big Island high schools were honored by the National Center for Women & Information Technology for their outstanding work.
DOT: Distracted Driving Awareness Month
The Hawai’i Department of Transportation and other officials have kicked off National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, which is recognized in April.
Salvation Army Raises Money for Typhoon Victims
The Salvation Army Hawaiian & Pacific Islands Division is raising funds for emergency response efforts in Chuuk.
Mauna a Wakea Ohana Statement on TMT Protests
The Mauna a Wakea Ohana released a public statement on claims of a failed obligation to follow state laws.
Senate Confirms DAGS Director and Deputy
Douglas Murdock confirmed as Director of DAGS; Audrey Hidano confirmed as Deputy.
Generous Donors Give $1 Million for Humane Society Animal Center
$500K donation spurs outpouring of pledges for Humane Society animal center during 50th anniversary gala event.
