West Hawaii News
Ka`u Physician Appointed to Fill Coffman’s House Seat
Dr. Richard Creagan, like Big Island Sen. Josh Green, is an emergency room physician as well as a farmer who has also served as an educator and researcher.
New Hawaii Plant Pest: Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle
State agriculture officials are warning the public to be on the lookout for the palm predator, which so far has only been found on Oahu.
Police Charge Two Kona Men in Kidnapping, Robbery
The men were accused of forcing another Kona man into an SUV and holding him at knifepoint while driving around Kailua-Kona for more than an hour.
Like Year Before, Big Island Was Dry in 2013
For the past two years, only a single rain gauge on the Big Island has reached the average amount of precipitation.
Kona Man Held on $184,000 Bail For 15 Offenses
The charges are the result of an investigation into the theft in October of a truck parked along Mamalahoa Highway in Captain Cook.
Vote Precursor to Study of Geothermal Health Effects
The Windward Planning Commission voted to hire a claims adjustor who will consider the funding of interim projects as well as a comprehensive health study.
Kona Officer Recognized for DUI Enforcement Efforts
Officer Nicholas McDaniel was named “Officer of the Month” in January for his work to keep impaired drivers off Kona’s roads.
Police Community Meeting Set for Jan. 23 in Honokaʻa
The meeting is designed to allow residents of the Hamakua community an opportunity to meet police officers and to discuss any concerns.
State Goes Undercover to Thwart Illegal Kayak Rentals
Conservation enforcement officers from the Department of Land and Natural Resources arrested two men for alleged illegal activities at Kealakekua Bay in Kona.
Wind Advisory Issued for Big Island Today
The gusty winds are being produced by a low-pressure system approaching from the northeast, which also creates a slight chance of thunderstorms this afternoon.
Bail Set at $163,000 in Stolen Credit Card Case
A Kailua-Kona man was charged with 28 offenses in connection with the alleged use of a credit card stolen last May.
Men Sought on Outstanding Warrants in Separate Cases
Police are asking for the public’s help locating Chad Simmerman and Kainoa Black, who are both wanted on warrants and for questioning in unrelated matters.
Forecast Calls for More Cool Nights, Possible Thunderstorms
A low-pressure system to the northeast and a recently passed cold front contributed to a cool night Sunday, although nothing that was record-shattering.
UH-Hilo’s Hong Finalist for Chancellor at Lousiana University
Luoluo Hong has served as the University of Hawaii at Hilo’s vice chancellor for student affairs since 2008.
UPDATE: Saturday’s Puna Crash Victim Identified
The 53-year-old resident of Keaau died after her sedan crossed the center line and collided with another vehicle near Pahoa end of the Keaau bypass.
Gabbard Begins Mandatory Annual National Guard Training
The first-term congresswoman, who is also a military police captain, reported to a fort in Missouri for the two weeks of service.
County Completes ‘Open Space’ Purchase of ‘O‘oma
The acquisition of the 217-acre property is the latest action under the county’s Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resource Preservation Program.
Police Investigating Two Robberies at Gunpoint in Kona
Both involved victims in parking lots early in the morning, one on Tuesday and the other on Wednesday.
Police Release Jan. 3 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Surf-Damage Repairs Scheduled for Puako Boat Dock
Last month’s high waves last broke the concrete loading dock in half, and the state plans to replace it temporarily with a wooden structure.
