West Hawai‘i News
New Permit Rules for Commercial Recreation Water Operations
The Department of Land and Natural Resources announced Friday new rules regarding permits and fees for commercial recreational water operations.
Weekend Mammal Hunting at PTA
Army officials will open two hunting areas at Pohakuloa Training Area over the weekend.
Two Big Island Students Among U.S. Service Academy Nominees
Two Big Island students are among the 38 named by United States Senators Mazie Hirono and Brian Schatz as nominees to attend one of the nation’s service academies.
Ruderman Receives FLH Mahalo Award
Senator Russell Ruderman has been honored with the Mahalo Award as the Friends of the Library of Hawai’i Legislator of the Year.
FoodCorps Recruiting Service Members for Local Initiatives
FoodCorps, an organization that addresses childhood obesity and food insecurity in underserved communities, is recruiting service members throughout Hawai’i.
UPDATE: Additional Beaches Close as High Surf Continues
Hawai’i County Civil Defense has announced the closure of eight West Hawai’i Beaches following an extension of a High Surf Warning issued by the National Weather Service.
Police Seek Ocean View Man
The Hawai’i Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 26-year-old Stephen Kaleo Graham Jr.
DOH Takes Over Medical Marijuana Program
The Hawai’i State Department of Health has officially taken over the State’s medical marijuana program from the Hawai’i State Department of Public Safety.
High Surf Closes Four West Hawai’i Beaches
Four West Hawai’i beaches have will close at noon Wednesday due to high surf.
Applications Sought for Doctoral and Postdoctoral Fellowship
Applications are being accepted for the Mellon-Hawai’i Doctoral and Postdoctoral Fellowship Program, which has produced 29 doctoral and postdoctoral scholars since 2008.
HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown
DUI arrests are down 30.7 percent during the same period as last year and major accidents are down by 53 percent.
Senator Brian Schatz Named in New Leadership Role
Senator Brian Schatz will serve as Ranking Member on the Subcommittee on Communication, Technology, Innovation, and the Internet.
Students to Reach the Moon in Space Act Agreement
A non-reimbursable Space Act Agreement could allow high school kids to make history by conducting the first student experiment on the Moon’s surface.
Hawai’i Ranked 45 in Overall Smoking Costs
Hawai’i has been ranked as the 45th most costly state when it comes to overall ranking of smoking costs, according to a recent study conducted by WalletHub.
Kaiser Permanente’s 10th Annual Day of Service
Kaiser Permanente participated in its 10th annual Day of Service on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. More than 1,000 volunteers participated island-wide.
UPDATE: Kailua-Kona Brush Fire Contained
A runaway brush fire near Aloha Kona Drive and Hualalai Road, near the Big Island Motors dealership, is completely contained, according to Hawai’i County Civil Defense.
Veterans to Receive French Legion of Honour Award
Big Island veterans of the 442nd infantry’s 100th battalion will be recognized for their bravery 70 years after their daring rescue of a Texas battalion.
Hawai’i Forest and Trail Donates to HFI Crowdfunding Campaign
Hawai’i Forest and Trail founders Rob and Cindy Pacheco donated $5,500 to the Hawai’i Forest Industry Association and Hawai’i Forest Initiatives Crowdfund campaign.
Partial Lane Closure on Kaiwi Street through Friday
Hawai’i Electric Light will be replacing utility poles along Kaiwi Street in Kona through Friday, which will cause one lane of traffic to close.
HFD: Unwanted, Illegal, and Damaged Firework Collection
Hawai’i County Fire Department Chief Darren Rosario announced that a collection of illegal, damaged, and unwanted fireworks will take place on Jan. 26.
