West Hawaii News
Kealakehe Students Test Lunar Landers
Kealakehe High School students participating in the PISCES, NASA, and Google EXPRIZE team lunar dust shield experiment will have the opportunity to test their technology this week.
HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown
Major accidents and DUI arrests remain down from the same time last year, but traffic fatalities remain at a 66.7 percent increase.
Kona House Fire Engulfs Carport
The Hawai’i County Fire Department responded to a Monday evening house fire that had fully engulfed a carport along Plumeria Road in Kona.
BIPC Gives Torch of Light and Lava Tube Awards
The Big Island Press Club recognizes Hawaiian Volcano Observatory Scientists with its Torch of Light Award and Chief Elections Officer Scott Nago with its Lava Tube Dishonor.
Hawai’i County Ordered to Suspend Employee Urinalysis
A Federal judge has ruled that the County policy of urinalysis violates prospective employees’ constitutional rights.
HPD Searches for Missing Woman
The Hawai’i Police Department is searching for missing 55-year-old Ada Araki.
KKCC Annual Focus Luncheon with Gov. Ige
Governor David Ige will be in attendance at the Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce’s annual focus luncheon on Wednesday, April 8.
Flags at Half-Staff Sunday for Rep. Carroll
Flags will fly at half-staff Sunday in honor of late former State Representative Diana “Mele” Carroll.
Police Release March 13 Arrest Warrants
The list informs both the public and the individuals sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
South Kona Forest Protected Under Conservation Easement
Another 1,000-acres of land has been acquired under the Forest Legacy Program in a new conservation easement.
Weekend PTA Bearded Turkey Hunting
Pohakuloa Training Area will open various areas for bearded turkey hunting on March 14-15.
Military Convoys from Pohakuloa to Kawaihae Harbor Next Week
Motorists are advised to remain alert on designated roadways March 16-18.
Tobacco Study May Boost Efforts to Raise Sale Age
A study conducted by the Institute of Medicine concludes that raising the legal age to purchase tobacco could improve health by reducing the number of smokers.
Benefit Raises $150,000 for Kona Cancer Center
Annual benefit by Kona Hospital Foundation will provide for upgrades at Kona hospital’s oncology facilities.
Big Island Schools to Receive Share of Federal Grant
The United States Department of Education will allocate $10.6 million for Big Island educational entities.
State-Wide Annual Firearm Statistics
The Department of the Attorney General has released its state-wide firearm statistics for 2014.
Playspace Under Development at Ulu Wini
A new playground is being constructed at the Na Kahua Hale O Ulu Wini housing complex, thanks to a donation from the Roberts Foundation.
HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown
Major accidents and DUI arrests continue to remain down from numbers seen last year.
Gov. Ige’s BLNR Nominations Include Big Island Man
Governor David Ige announced three nominees for the Board of Land and Natural Resources, including Big Island man Christopher Yuen.
DWS Announces Tuesday Water Shut-Off in South Kohala
A temporary water shut-off will occur in the South Kohala Area on Tuesday as a new waterline connection is made.
