West Hawaii News
High Surf Closes Five West Hawaii Beaches
Affected were Kahaluu and Laaloa county beach parks and Kekaha Kai and Kua Bay state parks, all located in Kona, and Hapuna Beach State Park in South Kohala.
Gusty Winds Result in Numerous Power Outages
Although Hawaii Electric Light Co. crews worked throughout the night to repair downed poles and lines, some areas of East Hawaii were still without power today.
Humane Society Receives ‘Share the Love’ Donation
The auto-sales promotion resulted in $30,000 for four nonprofit organizations, with the Hawaii Island Humane Society receiving a bonus donation in a Facebook vote.
Kailua-Kona Man Missing Since Thanksgiving
Robert Keawe Lopaka Ryder is 5-foot-10 and 150 pounds, with green eyes and short brown hair.
Sentencing for Roger Christie Rescheduled for Feb. 12
Christie and his wife, Share, who operated a Hilo marijuana ministry, pleaded guilty in federal court in September in a deal in which other charges were dropped.
Rooftop Solar Installations Surge in 2013
Ten percent of Hawaii Electric Companies customers on Oahu have installed photovoltaic systems compared to 8% on Maui and 7% on the Big Island.
Wanted Waimea Man Arrested, Charged in Burglary
Brandon Paulino-Pawai was released after posting $4,000 in bail.
VIDEO: Rep. Tulsi Gabbard Announces Re-election Bid
The first-term congresswoman cited accomplishments that included support for service members and native Hawaiians.
UPDATE: Flood Advisory Issued For Big Island
A cold front passing across the Big Island was producing heavy rainfall and strong winds, and wintery weather on the summits.
Police Seeking Pahoa Man in Custody Case
A Pahoa woman reported that her estranged husband, Eli Jonathan Evans, took their 7-month-old child from a relative’s house Monday and hasn’t been seen since.
Puna Boy Missing Since Saturday
Santana Kobayashi is 5-foot-8 and 130 pounds, with brown eyes and short black hair.
Former Big Isle Educator Retires Under Cloud
John Sosa, a former principal at Waiakea High School and island-wide deputy superintendent, is the subject of an internal investigation by the state DOE.
Supreme Court Upholds New Big Island Senate Seat
The high court affirmed an earlier ruling by a federal court in Hawaii that the state’s reapportionment plan did not violate the US Constitution.
Big Surf Coming; Hawaii Island Could See 20-Foot Waves
The National Weather Service is predicting waves of up to 50 feet across parts of the state.
Aerial Shooting of Sheep on Mauna Kea Scheduled
Six upcoming dates have been set for the effort mandated by a 1978 order by a federal court to protect the habitat of palila, an endangered endemic honeycreeper.
Velveeta Product Recalled Over Soy Ingredient
The packages of Kraft Velveeta Cheesy Skillets Singles Ultimate Cheesburger Mac failed to list in the ingredients that they contain soy, an allergen.
Kenoi Attending Mayors’ Conference in Washington DC
Kenoi will be joining the state’s other four mayors and members of President Obama’s cabinet to discuss issues that affect municipalities.
Kohala Man Missing Since Sunday
Police said Jonathan Riviera, 38, has a condition that requires medication.
Diver Off Kona Coast Died From Medical Condition
An autopsy showed that the California man had not drowned.
State Looking to Recruit Sheriff’s Deputies on Big Isle
The three-week recruitment period begins Saturday, Jan. 18.
