West Hawai‘i News
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.
Police Release Jan. 9 List of Arrest Warrants
The list informs both the public and the persons sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
County Releases Park Maintenance Schedule
The Hawai’i County Parks and Recreation office has announced a schedule of park maintenance throughout the year for four Big Island Parks.
Weekend Bird Hunts at PTA
Army officials will open several training areas at Pohakuloa Training Area for weekend bird hunting.
Power Restored to all Hawai’i Electric Light Customers
Hawai’i Electric Light crews have restored power to all Big Island customers following outages caused by the weekend storm.
Officer Chaves Named Officer of the Month
Officer Dustin Chaves has been named January’s “Officer of the Month” by the Kona Crime and Prevention Committee.
UPDATE: Repairs Nearly Complete to Electrical Grid
Final electrical repairs in the Wood Valley and Hamakua areas are being made by Hawai’i Electric Light.
Coast Guard Suspends Search for Hawai’i Aloha Crew Member
The Coast Guard has suspended its search for a mariner who was aboard the Hawai’i Aloha before grounding Saturday morning.
HPD Seeks Public’s Help in Solving Firearm Theft
Fifteen handguns were stolen and two more were damaged during a December burglary in Kona.
The Kohala Center Receives Federal Farm to School Grant
The Kohala Center has received a federal Farm to School grant that will help schools connect with local producers and teach children where their food comes from.
Flags at Half-Staff Wednesday to Honor Late Rep. Amaral
Flags will fly at half-staff Wednesday at all state offices and agencies in honor of late former State Representative Alvin T. Amaral.
Hawai’i Police Department 2014 DUI Statistics
Traffic fatalities, major accidents caused by DUI, and underage DUI arrests are among the statistics that the Hawai’i Police Department released as improved numbers from 2013.
