West Hawaii News
Kona Man Held on $119,000 Bail Following Chase
Police said Jesse Ralston was working with another man to shoplift items from a Kailua-Kona store and then tried to escape in a vehicle stolen last month.
Presentations Highlight 5th Annual Volcano Awareness Month
During the upcoming weeks, scientists from Hawaiian Volcano Observatory will speak on a wealth of topics during talks around the island.
Isle Drying Out After 2+ Feet of Rain; More Coming
National Weather Service gauges recorded double-digit rainfall in at least five locations; a new system approaching will bring more rain and maybe thunderstorms.
Hawaii County Designates ‘Treecycling’ Locations
Christmas trees free of tinsel and all other decorations can be dropped off at designated locations at landfills or certain transfer stations.
Kona Woman Charged With Felony in Shoplifting Case
The woman was identified as a suspect through the use of the store’s video surveillance system.
Target Breach Could Affect 121,000 Hawaii Shoppers
The state’s consumer advocate is advising residents to be on the lookout for fraudulent purchases or identity theft for up to a year.
Flags at Half-Staff Saturday in Honor of Jean King
Jean Sadako King, who died Nov. 24, was Hawaii’s first female lieutenant governor.
$6 Million Released for Improvements to Hilo Harbor
The monies released by Gov. Neil Abercrombie will fund improvements to Pier 1 and also security enhancements at Kawaihae Harbor.
Police Release Dec. 27 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
PUC Nixes Bio-Diesel Deal a Second Time
Aina Koa Pono will continue plans for a biofuel plant in Ka`u despite a setback this week from the PUC.
Kokubun Retiring; Enright New Head of Hawaii Ag Department
Volcano resident Russell Kokubun, who is retiring as head of the Hawaii Department of Agriculture, will be replaced by Scott Enright, a resident of Hamakua.
Wave Debris Clean-Up Scheduled at Kona Park
High waves left rocks and other debris littering Kahaluu Beach Park, a popular snorkeling and swimming spot south of Kailua-Kona.
DLNR Citing More Illegal Vendors at State Parks
Officials said violations of the state’s rules dealing with commercial activities are particularly on the rise on Kauai.
UPDATE: Man Charged With Harassment by Stalking
A 55-year-old Kamuela man was charged with eight counts stemming from an incident in which he allegedly tried to stop his ex-girlfriend’s new boyfriend.
UPDATE: Man Charged in Burglary, Assault of Police Officer
The charges stem from the arrest of a 22-year-old homeless man who had been found asleep near a condominium that had been burglarized.
Gary Gill Named Interim State Health Director
Gill, who is the current deputy health director for environmental health, has served in a wide variety of elected and appointed posts.
Police Looking to ID Man at Scene of ATV Theft
The man whose image was observed by surveillance video in the area of a Paauilo feedlot from which the vehicle was stolen late last month.
Health Department Bans E-Cigarettes From Its Offices
The new policy, which goes into effect Jan. 1, prohibits the use of electronic smoking devices from all Department of Health properties.
$150 Million Project Will Save Energy at Airports
The project to install solar panels and replace power-hungry fixtures is expected to save $519 million in energy costs over the next two decades.
Firecrackers Go on Sale Thursday; HFD Offers Safety Tips
The Hawaii Fire Department offers safety tips and reminds the public about the law regarding the use of firecracker as well as safety tips.
