West Hawaii News
72-Year-Old Woman Missing, May Be in Puna or Hilo
Carol Westbook may be driving a white Subaru Legacy with front-end damage.
Bill Would Subsidize Use of Fungus Against Coffee Borer
The bill introduced by Kona Rep. Nicole Lowen would help farmers pay for pesticides containing a naturally occurring fungus known to control the beetle.
Phone and Email Scams Involving Courts Still Occurring
The public is again being warned to be on the lookout for emails supposedly from court bailiffs and phone calls purportedly from sheriff’s deputies.
Cooperation Focus of Upcoming Simulated Mars Mission
The second HI-SEAS effort getting underway next month will study relationships and how the crew of six ensconced high on Mauna Loa resolves conflicts.
Volunteers Needed for ‘Malama Maunakea’ Campaign
Participants will pull fireweed and other invasive alien plant species to prevent their spread to the upper slopes of Mauna Kea.
Bill Would Require ‘Made in Hawaii’ Labels for Ag Products
The effort has been criticized by Hawaii farmers and food organizations, and by state officials who say it may be preempted by federal regulations.
VIDEO: Gabbard Pushes for Return of Customs Facility in Kona
The Hawaii congresswoman asked Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson for help restoring international arrivals that were discontinued in 2012.
Ka`u Police Investigate Theft of Coffee Parchment
The 10 burlap bags of dried coffee beans marked “14-2” were reported stolen in Naalehu on Feb. 11.
UH-Hilo Students Presenting Research at Ocean Conference
The subjects of study include microbes in Hilo Bay and geothermally heated water in Kapoho as well as two examinations of the upside-down jellyfish.
UH-Hilo’s Hong Moving to Post at California University
Hong is leaving her post as vice chancellor for student affairs at the University of Hawaii at Hilo for a similar role at San Francisco State University.
Konawaena High to Host Meth Awareness Day
A lunchtime rally will follow a campus-wide presentation by a recovering addict who will relate real-life experiences about the risks of methamphetamine use.
Big Island Schools to Benefit from Education Funding
Projects to be funded include ADA and gender-equity improvements, including softball fields at Keaau and Waiakea high schools.
Police Renew Request for Help Finding Fugitive
Moala Kuahuia Kaupu, 21, of Kailua-Kona is wanted in a domestic abuse case.
Funds Would Play Key Role at Domestic Abuse Shelter
A shelter official said a small amount of County Council funding would go a long way toward providing a needed service for women and children in need.
Scientists to Repeat Presentation on Mauna Loa Flows
The presentations by Hawaiian Volcano Observatory geologists will provide a virtual road trip of impacts from Mauna Loa eruptions on major roadways in West Hawaii.
Hazardous Waste Collections This Weekend in Waimea, Pahoa
Oil-based paints, automotive fluids, batteries and pesticides are among the waste that will be collected.
Lost Birdwatcher Rescued Off Saddle Road
The 65-year-old tourist began hiking toward Saddle Road early Friday and was rescued that night.
Police Ask Public’s Help Locating Naalehu Woman
Maffriette Silk, who police said requires medication, was last seen Feb. 5 in Kona.
DOE Convenes Panel to Review Pilot Sex-Ed Program
Pono Choices has been the subject of criticism by Republican lawmakers and of more than 100 pieces of written testimony from the public.
Regents Approve 30m Telescope Lease; Permit Under Cloud
University of Hawaii regents approved a sublease for the Thirty Meter Telescope the same day the permit for the project was being debated in a Hilo courtroom.
