West Hawaii News
Correa, Okinaka Honored for Service to Community
The Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawaii last week issued its awards for police officer and firefighter of the year.
Konawaena Middle School Student Wins State Spelling Bee
Christianne Abella is the second student from the Kealakekua school to win the statewide competition in the past three years.
More Kayakers Rescued Off Kohala Coastline
Strong northeasterly winds and offshore currents resulted in the second rescue of kayakers in less than a week.
Man Charged in Burglaries in Hilo, Kona
Initially arrested for marijuana but later charged with 30 offenses connected with burglaries, Christopher Perkins was being held on $334,000 bail.
Ashida, Yoshimoto Among Candidates for District Court Judgeship
The county’s corporation counsel and the chairman of the Hawaii County Council are among six nominees from the Judicial Selection Commission.
Missing Man, Infant Daughter Located Safe
The estranged husband had taken his daughter from home of relatives for a trip to Kona, but was not heard from until the following month.
16-Year-Old Hilo Boy Missing for Past Week
Delvionte “Devy” Cooper was last seen in Hilo on the morning of March 14.
UPDATE: New Flood Advisory Issued, This One for Ka`u
The National Weather Service issued a second flood advisory today, the latest involving heavy rain falling in Wood Valley and scheduled to remain in place until at least 4:30 p.m.
La`aloa Project Work Hours Extended to 5:30 p.m.
The contractor will operate under the extended hours through the end of April; the project will also include one-lane closures on Ali`i Drive next week.
Police Release March 21 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Two Helicopters Assist in Kayakers’ Rescue
The two people in the boat apparently were taken several miles off the North Kohala coast by a rip current.
House Budget Big on Big Island
The House version of the state CIP budget, which will next be considered by the Senate, contains $436 million for projects in Hawaii County.
Pahoa Woman Missing Since March 6
Danielle Caron is 4-foot-11 tall, and known to frequent Keaau, Kalapana and other parts of Puna.
Mokulele Will Honor Its Flights Bought On Go!
The Kona-based interisland carrier will not be affected by the Go! closure and will honor its tickets that were purchased through Go!.
County Attacks Fire Ants At Richardson Ocean Park
The county is trying to combat colonies of the ‘little fire ants,’ which can cause a painful sting, at the popular beach park in Keaukaha.
Man Accused of Boarding Dive Boat, Punching Captain
Police said Cheyenne Gaspar boarded the vessel off Kohanaiki Beach Park, assaulted the captain and then jumped off the boat.
Australian Educator Picked to Head HCC’s Kona Center
Kenneth “Marty” Fletcher, who has ties to Oahu, has been named the new director of Hawai‘i Community College’s University Hawaii Center, West Hawaii.
Weather Service Issues High Wind Watch for Weekend
Trade winds of 35 to 45 mph with gusts of up to 65 mph are expected, especially in leeward sections like South Kohala.
Police Release March 14 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Kona Teen Missing Since Feb. 24
Police are asking for the public’s help locating 16-year-old Shellsea Gouiveia-Asuncion.
