West Hawai‘i News
HPD “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” Campaign Begins
Big Island Police will be buckling down on motorists driving under the influence over the holidays as part of the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign.
Weekend Bird Hunts at Pohakuloa Training Area
Army officials will open several training areas at Pohakuloa Training Area for bird hunting Dec. 13 and Dec. 14.
DOH: E-Cigarette Usage Climbing Among Public School Students
Usage of non-traditional tobacco products, especially e-cigarettes, among middle and high school students are higher in Hawai’i than the rest of the country.
Military Convoy Scheduled for Saturday
A military convoy of Oahu-based service members is scheduled for Saturday. The convoy will travel roads from Pohakuloa Training Area to Kawaihae Harbor.
Kona Man Sentenced in Meth Distribution Case
Lotoaiki Laulea was sentenced Monday to 155 months of prison time for three counts of methamphetamine distribution after being found guilty by a federal jury.
UPDATE: Rescued Mariner En Route to Molokai
Ron Ingraham, 67, the mariner who placed a mayday call on Nov. 27, was found alive aboard his vessel Tuesday morning.
Road Temporarily Closed to Move Unexploded Ordnance
United State Army Corps of Engineers moved an unexploded ordinance Tuesday morning and will dispose of it at 2 p.m.
Volunteers Sought After in Broadband Study
Volunteers are being sought after by the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs’ for a program called Measuring Broadband Hawai’i.
HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown
DUI arrests on Big Island roadways remain down from last year, by 12.2 percent, while major accidents have increased by 14.1 percent.
Prison Sentence for Man Accused of Threatening Tulsi Gabbard
Aniruddha Sherbow, 44, has been sentenced to 33 months in prison for sending a series of threats to Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard, beginning in 2011.
DOH Receives Grant to Gather Violent Death Data
The Hawaii DOH has received $74,000 from the CDC to gather violent death data for the National Violent Death Reporting System.
Plane Crash Simulation Planned for Wednesday
The Hawai’i Department of transportation Airports Division plans to hold a triennial emergency response plan exercise at the Kona International Airport at Keāhole on Dec. 10.
Big Island Teachers Become National Board Certified
Fifteen Big Island teachers have received National Board Certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.
Garret Yoshimi Appointed UH System VPIT/CIO
Garret Yoshimi has been appointed as the University of Hawai’i System Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer.
Police Release Dec. 5 List of Arrest Warrants
The list informs both the public and the persons sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
Kalbert Young Appointed UH System VPBF/CFO
Kalbert Young has been appointed as the University of Hawai’i System’s Vice President of Budget and Finance and Chief Financial Officer.
New Episode of Hawai’i Island’s Most Wanted Airs Friday
A new episode of the local series “Hawai’i Island’s Most Wanted” airs Friday evening. The episode will feature Brandon Harrison and Rickie Andaya-Tabucbuc.
Officer Carrie Akina Named Officer of the Month
Officer Carrie Akina has been named “Officer of the Month” by the Kona Crime Prevention Committee after tracking down two wanted individuals in a resort burglary.
Governor Ige Fills Six Cabinet Positions
As part of the announcement, Ige has retained four additional department directors as holdovers under his administration.
Structure Fire in Captain Cook Causes Extensive Damage
Hawai’i Fire Department crews responded to a structure fire on Painted Church Road Tuesday night.
