West Hawai‘i News
BIPC Accepting Scholarship Applications
The Big Island Press Club is accepting applications for its 2015 scholarships.
Update: Hapuna Beach Closed After Shark Attack
58-year-old man taken to North Hawaii Community Hospital following attack.
Caregiver Event to Address Crucial Planning for Elderly Care
AARP-sponsored event to educate public on community resources and support in caring for aging loved ones.
Marine Mammal Response Network Seeks Volunteers
The West Hawai’i Marine Mammal Response Network will hold volunteer training on April 9 in Kona.
UH-Hilo S-STEM Program Receives $622K Grant
The National Science Foundation awarded UH-Hilo’s Scholarships for STEM Program with a grant to support scholarships for eligible high school seniors.
Improvement Work Completed at Kawaihae Harbor
Work on the Kawaihae Harbor Pier 2 Terminal Improvements Project have been completed and were celebrated Wednesday morning in a dedication ceremony.
HSPLS will Observe Prince Kuhio Day
All public libraries on the Big Island and throughout the state will be closed on March 26 in observance of the Prince Kuhio Day Holiday.
Captain Cook Man Charged with Meth Trafficking Following Search
33-year-old Matthew Cummings arrested and charged with multiple offenses.
Kealakehe Students Test Lunar Landers
Kealakehe High School students participating in the PISCES, NASA, and Google EXPRIZE team lunar dust shield experiment will have the opportunity to test their technology this week.
HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown
Major accidents and DUI arrests remain down from the same time last year, but traffic fatalities remain at a 66.7 percent increase.
Kona House Fire Engulfs Carport
The Hawai’i County Fire Department responded to a Monday evening house fire that had fully engulfed a carport along Plumeria Road in Kona.
BIPC Gives Torch of Light and Lava Tube Awards
The Big Island Press Club recognizes Hawaiian Volcano Observatory Scientists with its Torch of Light Award and Chief Elections Officer Scott Nago with its Lava Tube Dishonor.
Hawai’i County Ordered to Suspend Employee Urinalysis
A Federal judge has ruled that the County policy of urinalysis violates prospective employees’ constitutional rights.
HPD Searches for Missing Woman
The Hawai’i Police Department is searching for missing 55-year-old Ada Araki.
KKCC Annual Focus Luncheon with Gov. Ige
Governor David Ige will be in attendance at the Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce’s annual focus luncheon on Wednesday, April 8.
Flags at Half-Staff Sunday for Rep. Carroll
Flags will fly at half-staff Sunday in honor of late former State Representative Diana “Mele” Carroll.
Police Release March 13 Arrest Warrants
The list informs both the public and the individuals sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
South Kona Forest Protected Under Conservation Easement
Another 1,000-acres of land has been acquired under the Forest Legacy Program in a new conservation easement.
Weekend PTA Bearded Turkey Hunting
Pohakuloa Training Area will open various areas for bearded turkey hunting on March 14-15.
Military Convoys from Pohakuloa to Kawaihae Harbor Next Week
Motorists are advised to remain alert on designated roadways March 16-18.
