West Hawai‘i News
PTA to Kawaihae Harbor Convoy Scheduled to Begin Monday
Oahu-based service members will convoy the roads between Pohakuloa Training Area and Kawaihae Harbor beginning next week.
Weekend Mammal Hunting at PTA
Army officials plan to open training areas 1 and 2 at the Pohakuloa Training Area for mammal hunting over the weekend.
Failed Escape Attempt at Kona District Court
Cheyanne Collins attempted an escape from Kona District Court Thursday morning.
HPD Sergeant Arrested in Domestic Abuse Incident
Sergeant Marvin Kelly Troutman, 62, has been charged with abuse of a family/household member and three counts of terroristic threatening.
HPD Warns of Increased DUI Checkpoints
The Hawai’i Police Department warns the public of increased DUI checkpoints over Super Bowl weekend.
UPDATE: Two Dead Following Holualoa Fire
Two unidentified individuals died as result of an overnight structure fire that occurred in Holualoa.
AARP Offering Free Tax Preparation Assistance Beginning Feb. 2
Hawai’i taxpayers with low to moderate incomes may be eligible for AARP’s free tax preparation assistance.
State of the Judiciary Address
Hawai`i Chief Justice Mark Recktenwald delivered his State of the Judiciary address Wednesday morning.
Auto Body Hawai’i’s 2015 Essay Contest
Auto Body Hawai’i has announced its 4th annual essay contest for West Hawai’i seniors and West Hawai’i teachers.
USDA Accepting Broadband Service Grant Applications
The United States Department of Agriculture is seeking applicants for 2015 Community Connect program grants.
40 Offenses Charged to Captain Cook Man
The Hawai’i Police Department has arrested a sixth individual in a crime spree that spanned from Oct. 2014 to Jan. 2015.
Hawai’i to Receive $11.62 Million from U.S. HUD
Senator Brian Schatz announced Monday that Hawai’i will receive $11.62 million from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.
HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown
A decrease in overall DUI related incidents has been seen so far in 2015, compared to numbers during the same time in 2014.
19-Year-Old Captain Cook Man Faces 21 Charges
The Hawai’i Police Department has arrested and charged a 19-year-old Captain Cook man with 21 offenses.
Governor Ige’s State of the State Address
Governor David Ige delivered his State of the State Address Monday morning to the 28th State Legislature.
UPDATE: West Hawai’i Beaches Begin to Reopen
The National Weather Service has cancelled the High Surf Advisory for west facing shores on the Big Island.
West Hawai’i Beaches Remain Closed Due to High Surf
High surf caused by a northwest swell continues to impact West facing shores, keeping beaches closed on the leeward side of the island.
Police Release Jan. 23 Arrest Warrants
The list informs both the public and the individuals sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
Military Convoys Scheduled for Next Week
Military convoys of Oahu-based service members are scheduled to travel the roads between Pohakuloa Training Area and Kawaihae harbor on Jan. 26 and Jan. 31.
North Kona Water Conservation Notice Reminder
Customers in the Keauhou and Keahole areas, up to Pu’ukala in North Kona, are reminded by the Department of Water Supply that a Water Conservation Notice remains in effect.
