West Hawai‘i News
New Commercial Greenwaste Fee Effective in March
The County of Hawai’i Department of Environmental Management has announced new tipping fees for commercial greenwaste disposal.
Kamehameha Summer Exploration Series
Kamehameha Schools is accepting applications for its Summer Exploration Series of programs.
HPD Recognizes 82nd Recruit Class
The Hawai’i Police Department recognized its 82nd recruit class on Friday during a ceremony at the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel.
Kupu Accepting Summer Internship Applications
Kupu is accepting applications from youth and adults for its environmental and sustainability-related Summer internships.
Police Release Jan. 30 Arrest Warrants
The list informs both the public and the individuals sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
Humpback Whale 20th Anniversary Ocean Count
The Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary is in search for volunteers to help with the 2015 Sanctuary Ocean Count.
DLNR Implements Phase Two of Feral Goat and Sheep Program
The Department of Land and Natural Resources is scheduled to begin implementation of Phase 2 of ungulate control programs.
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.
