West Hawai‘i News
Keamuku Training Area Will Open for Weekend Hunting
Army officials will open Keamuku Training Area for mammal hunting on Saturday.
Red Cross Hawai’i Chapter Fundraising Auction
The Hawai’i Chapter of the American Red Cross is holding an online auction to raise funds.
NASA Public Talk at Kahilu Theatre
NASA Administrator Charles Bolden will discuss America’s space program at a free public talk at the Kahilu Theatre on March 13.
Gabbard Receives NACo County Alumni Award
Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard was honored Tuesday by The National Association of Counties.
Security Breach Impacts HMSA Members
HMSA and Anthem members are being advised of a security breach that may have compromised their personal information.
HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown
All DUI related statistics continue to remain down so far in 2015, with the exception of traffic fatalities.
Turtle Talk with Biologist Rachel Silverman
The Kahalu’u Bay Education Center will host it’s next turtle talk with biologist Rachel Silverman on March 7.
Mamalahoa Highway Resurfacing Completion Date Extended
Hawai’i County Department of Public Works officials have announced an extended completion date for the Mamalahoa Highway resurfacing project.
Health Department Announces “Hawai’i Smiles” Dental Program
The Department of Health has launched a new dental surveillance program called Hawai’i Smiles.
Search Warrant Leads to Arrest of Waikoloa Man
A Waikola man was arrested and charged with numerous offenses after a search warrant on his home and vehicle was conducted.
Hawai’i DOH Receives Funding for MIECHV Program
The Hawai’i Department of Health will receive over $9.4 million from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Kealakehe Students to Take Part in New PISCES Project
Kealakehe High School students will soon be working on a lunar project with PISCES and NASA, testing Electrodynamic Dust Shield technology on the moon.
Police Release Feb. 20 Arrest Warrants
The list informs both the public and the individuals sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
HDOE Receives Testing Waiver for Immersion Program
The Hawai’i Department of Education was awarded a one-year waiver from the United States Department of Education for immersion program students to forgo the Smarter Balanced Assessment.
Weekend Mammal Hunting at PTA
Army officials will open several training areas for mammal hunting over the weekend.
Police Identify Victims in Kona Head-On Collision
The Hawai’i Police Department has identified the three individuals who died in a Saturday morning vehicle crash in Kona. Police say speed was a factor.
Military Convoy Scheduled to Begin Monday
Military convoys are scheduled to convoy the roads between Kawaihae Harbor and Pohakuloa Training Area beginning Monday.
Man Involved in Domestic Dispute Dies
The Hawai’i Police Department says that the 55-year-old man involved in a domestic dispute that left two people with third-degree burns has died.
Police Urge Caution at Roadside Memorials
The Hawai’i Police Department has urged the public to be cautious while viewing roadside memorials.
BOE Names New State Librarian
The Board of Education announced Stacey Aldrich as the new State Librarian Wednesday.
