West Hawai‘i News
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.
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.
