West Hawai‘i News
Post-Holiday Tree Recycling
The Hawai’i County Department of Environmental Management, Solid Waste Division will offer “Treecycling” for holiday trees, beginning Dec. 26.
HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown
Twenty-one motorists were arrested for driving under the influence between Dec. 8 and Dec. 14. DUI arrests overall remain down by 13.1 percent from 2013.
Coast Guard Suspends Search for Missing Teen Swimmer
Both the United States Coast Guard and Hawai’i County Fire Department were unsuccessful in finding the missing 13-year-old boy. The Coast Guard has suspended its search, as of Monday evening.
Mulch Services in West Hawai’i Expand
Assisted mechanical loading for mulch is now available at the Kealakehe Recycling and Transfer Station seven days a week.
Boy Missing After Cliff Jumping at Hapuna
A 13-year-old boy went missing Sunday morning after cliff jumping with friends at Hapuna Beach.
Gov. Ige Appoints New DOH Director
Governor Ige has named Dr. Virginia “Ginny” Pressler as the State’s new Department of Health Director.
Pair Arrested at Kona Airport Charged with Meth Trafficking
Rebecca O’Brien and Jacob Stone have been charged with meth trafficking after being found with large quantities of narcotics at the Kona International Airport Wednesday.
Public Display of Proposed Judiciary Complex
The public is invited to see an informational display of preliminary design concepts for the proposed Kona Judiciary Complex on Dec. 16.
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.
