West Hawai‘i News
Wanted Kona Man Arrested and Charged with Drug and Firearm Offenses
Man wanted for questioning found by police in possession of narcotics and handgun.
Police Release March 20 Arrest Warrants
The list informs both the public and the individuals sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
Hapuna Reopens Following Wednesday Shark Attack
After being closed for a day and a half due to a shark attack, Hapuna and Waialea beaches will reopen Friday.
Survey Reveals Opinions of Public School Principals
Individual think tank polls principals statewide to gain greater transparency in public school system.
UPDATE: Shark Activity Keeps West Hawai’i Beaches Closed
Hapuna and Waialea beaches continue to remain closed after a Wednesday shark attack at Hapuna.
Weekend Convoy will Travel Between PTA and Kawaihae
Oahu-based service members will travel between Pohakuloa Training Area and Kawaihae Harbor on Saturday and Sunday.
BIPC Accepting Scholarship Applications
The Big Island Press Club is accepting applications for its 2015 scholarships.
Update: Hapuna Beach Closed After Shark Attack
58-year-old man taken to North Hawaii Community Hospital following attack.
Caregiver Event to Address Crucial Planning for Elderly Care
AARP-sponsored event to educate public on community resources and support in caring for aging loved ones.
Marine Mammal Response Network Seeks Volunteers
The West Hawai’i Marine Mammal Response Network will hold volunteer training on April 9 in Kona.
UH-Hilo S-STEM Program Receives $622K Grant
The National Science Foundation awarded UH-Hilo’s Scholarships for STEM Program with a grant to support scholarships for eligible high school seniors.
Improvement Work Completed at Kawaihae Harbor
Work on the Kawaihae Harbor Pier 2 Terminal Improvements Project have been completed and were celebrated Wednesday morning in a dedication ceremony.
HSPLS will Observe Prince Kuhio Day
All public libraries on the Big Island and throughout the state will be closed on March 26 in observance of the Prince Kuhio Day Holiday.
Captain Cook Man Charged with Meth Trafficking Following Search
33-year-old Matthew Cummings arrested and charged with multiple offenses.
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.
