West Hawai‘i News
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.
Hawai’i Ranked 45 in Overall Smoking Costs
Hawai’i has been ranked as the 45th most costly state when it comes to overall ranking of smoking costs, according to a recent study conducted by WalletHub.
Kaiser Permanente’s 10th Annual Day of Service
Kaiser Permanente participated in its 10th annual Day of Service on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. More than 1,000 volunteers participated island-wide.
UPDATE: Kailua-Kona Brush Fire Contained
A runaway brush fire near Aloha Kona Drive and Hualalai Road, near the Big Island Motors dealership, is completely contained, according to Hawai’i County Civil Defense.
Veterans to Receive French Legion of Honour Award
Big Island veterans of the 442nd infantry’s 100th battalion will be recognized for their bravery 70 years after their daring rescue of a Texas battalion.
Hawai’i Forest and Trail Donates to HFI Crowdfunding Campaign
Hawai’i Forest and Trail founders Rob and Cindy Pacheco donated $5,500 to the Hawai’i Forest Industry Association and Hawai’i Forest Initiatives Crowdfund campaign.
Partial Lane Closure on Kaiwi Street through Friday
Hawai’i Electric Light will be replacing utility poles along Kaiwi Street in Kona through Friday, which will cause one lane of traffic to close.
HFD: Unwanted, Illegal, and Damaged Firework Collection
Hawai’i County Fire Department Chief Darren Rosario announced that a collection of illegal, damaged, and unwanted fireworks will take place on Jan. 26.
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.
