West Hawai‘i News
Renovations Will Close Kealakekua Public Library
The Kealakekua Public Library will close beginning Feb. 19 for scheduled renovations.
PTA Weekend Mammal Hunting
Several training areas will be opened at the Pohakuloa Training Area for mammal hunting over the weekend.
HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown
Statistics for DUI related incidents continue to remain down in 2015, compared to last year.
Human Resources Management System Upgrade Complete
The $1.57 million Human Resources Management System Upgrade was completed as scheduled.
Gabbard Honored for Support of National Service
Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard will be honored for her support of national service with the Outstanding New Member Award by Voices for National Service.
Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce 2015 Focus Luncheon
The annual Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce Focus Luncheon will be held at the Sheraton Kona Resort and Spa on Feb. 24.
Police Investigate Late January Drowning
The Hawai’i Police Department is investigating a possible drowning that occurred in Kealakekua late last month.
State Office of Consumer Protection Names New Director
Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Director Catherine P. Awakuni Colón has named Stephen Levins executive director for the State Office of Consumer Protection.
Kea’au, Konawaena Assist in ‘STOP if You Love Me’ Campaign
Two Big Island High Schools will take part in the national “Stop if You Love Me” campaign along with 373 public school students from 23 schools state-wide.
Police Renew Request in Missing Kona Man Case
The Hawai’i Police Department continues to look for David Twigg-Smith, who went missing on Oct. 10.
Police Release Feb. 6 Arrest Warrants
The list informs both the public and the individuals sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
HSPLS to Observe President’s Day
Libraries within the Hawai’i State Public Library System will close in observance of President’s Day.
Weekend Mammal Hunting at PTA
Army officials will open several areas at the Pohakuloa Training Area over the weekend for mammal hunting.
Snowden Conversation Live on Na Leo ‘O Hawai’i
Edward Snowden is scheduled to be live via video conference during ACLU of Hawai’i’s Davis Levin First Amendment Conference.
Kimura Named ‘Officer of the Month’
Officer Bradden Kimura has been named “Officer of the Month” by the Kona Crime Prevention Committee.
Military Convoys Scheduled to Travel West Hawai’i Roads
Military convoys of Oahu-based military personnel are scheduled between Kawaihae Harbor and Pohakuloa Training Area on Feb. 5 and Feb. 6.
Numerous Bills Introduced by Sen. Ruderman
Senator Russell Ruderman introduced a number of bills this legislative session, some of which are already been scheduled for hearing.
HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown
All Hawai’i Police Department DUI related statistics continue to remain down from the same time the year prior.
$4 Million in Funds Released for Waimea Regional Park
Four million dollars in general obligation bond funds have been appropriated by the Legislature to finance construction of improvements to the Waimea Regional Park.
Over 2,000 Accepted in UH Automatic Admission Program
Over 2,000 students attending University of Hawai’i community colleges have been chosen as eligible for the automatic admission program.
