West Hawai‘i News
Police Release Jan. 16 List of Arrest Warrants
The list informs both the public and the persons sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
Military Convoy Scheduled for Tuesday
Oahu-based service members are scheduled to convoy the roads between Kawaihae Harbor and Pohakuloa on Tuesday, Jan. 20.
Limited Environmental Damage in Hawai’i Aloha Grounding
The grounding of the sailing vessel Hawai’i Aloha on Jan. 3 caused limited environmental damage, according to the State Department of Land and Natural Resources.
DOH Announces BRFSS to Begin Monday
The Hawai’i State DOH, in collaboration with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, is scheduled to begin its 2015 phone survey for the BRFSS on Monday.
New Episode of ‘Hawai’i Island’s Most Wanted’ Airs Friday
A new episode of “Hawai’i Island’s Most Wanted” will air Friday evening, featuring a wanted 28-year-old Puna man and a 42-year-old Kailua-Kona man.
PTA Weekend Bird Hunting
Bird hunting at Pohakuloa Training Area has been scheduled daily between Jan. 17 and Jan. 19.
Hawai’i Aloha Removal Complete
The removal of the Hawai’i Aloha off the waters of a North Kona beach has been completed, according to the Hawai’i State Department of Land and Natural Resources.
Additional Military Convoys Scheduled into the Weekend
Oahu-based service members will convoy from Pohakuloa Training Area to Kawaihae Harbor beginning Jan. 15 through Jan. 18.
Hawai’i DLNR Receives Funding as Part of RCPP
The Hawai’i State Department of Land and Natural Resources has received more than $467,000 as part of the Regional Conservation Partnership Program.
HPD Charges Captain Cook Man in 21 Offenses
The Hawai’i Police Department has charged a Captain Cook man in connection to 21 offenses between December and January.
Kayaker Rescued by Coast Guard Off Kohala Coast
A 38-year-old kayaker was rescued by the United States Coast Guard Tuesday night after losing sight of the Big Island due to volcanic smog.
Scholarship Opportunity for High School Seniors
Kiewit Building Group, Inc. is offering seniors interested in pursuing a degree in engineering, architecture, or construction management a scholarship opportunity.
Military Convoys Scheduled for Friday and Sunday
Oahu-based service members will convoy the roads from Kawaihae Harbor to Pohakuloa Training Area on Friday, Jan. 16 and Sunday, Jan. 18.
Weinberg Friends Grant Awarded to Project Vision Hawai’i
The $10,000 Weinberg Friends grant was awarded to Project Vision Hawai’i, a non-profit organization that provides free vision care to the underserved.
Coast Guard Responds to Kayaker in Distress
The United States Coast Guard is in the process of responding to a kayaker in distress off of the Kohala Coast.
West Hawai’i Siren Testing Wednesday
An emergency warning siren will be tested in the areas of Upchurch in Kailua-Kona and Halii Kai and Kolea Kai in Waikoloa Wednesday.
Koyanagi Named Kohala Officer of the Quarter
Officer Thomas Koyanagi has been named “Kohala Officer of the Quarter” by the Hawai’i Island Safety and Security Professionals Association.
HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown
2015 begins on a positive note when it comes to DUI arrests on Big Island roadways. All statistics are down as the new year begins.
DOE Launching Spring ‘Smarter Balanced’ Assessments
The Department of Education will be administering Smarter Balanced Assessments to student in the coming spring.
Kona Man Charged in Kua Bay Break-In
Keoni Fujio Yamada, 30, was charged Friday in connection to a theft at Kua Bay Wednesday. He faces additional charges on a separate meth trafficking case.
