West Hawai‘i News
Hawai’i DOH Receives Funding for MIECHV Program
The Hawai’i Department of Health will receive over $9.4 million from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Kealakehe Students to Take Part in New PISCES Project
Kealakehe High School students will soon be working on a lunar project with PISCES and NASA, testing Electrodynamic Dust Shield technology on the moon.
Police Release Feb. 20 Arrest Warrants
The list informs both the public and the individuals sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
HDOE Receives Testing Waiver for Immersion Program
The Hawai’i Department of Education was awarded a one-year waiver from the United States Department of Education for immersion program students to forgo the Smarter Balanced Assessment.
Weekend Mammal Hunting at PTA
Army officials will open several training areas for mammal hunting over the weekend.
Police Identify Victims in Kona Head-On Collision
The Hawai’i Police Department has identified the three individuals who died in a Saturday morning vehicle crash in Kona. Police say speed was a factor.
Military Convoy Scheduled to Begin Monday
Military convoys are scheduled to convoy the roads between Kawaihae Harbor and Pohakuloa Training Area beginning Monday.
Man Involved in Domestic Dispute Dies
The Hawai’i Police Department says that the 55-year-old man involved in a domestic dispute that left two people with third-degree burns has died.
Police Urge Caution at Roadside Memorials
The Hawai’i Police Department has urged the public to be cautious while viewing roadside memorials.
BOE Names New State Librarian
The Board of Education announced Stacey Aldrich as the new State Librarian Wednesday.
Spring Bearded Turkey Hunting Season
The Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife has announced the opening of the 2015 Spring Bearded Turkey Hunting Season.
Puuanahulu Game Management Archery Hunting
The Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife has announced the opening of archery hunting season.
Missing Kea’au Woman Found
The Hawai’i Police Department has located missing Kea’au woman Celeste Rosa.
HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown
The majority of DUI statistics remain down from last year while traffic fatalities have increased by 33.3 percent.
3.9M Earthquake Off the Coast of Kona
A 3.9 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Kailua-Kona was recorded Tuesday morning at 3:17 a.m.
UPDATE: Murder Investigation Opened Following Burn Incident
Two individuals suffered critical burns after being found in flames at Kahalu’u Beach Park.
Three Dead Following Kona Vehicle Collision
Three fatalities occurred Saturday morning following a vehicle crash in Kailua-Kona.
Road Conditions Improve as Wind Lightens
All major roadways around the island are open following a wind storm that knocked down trees and power lines. Pohoiki Road in Puna, however, remains closed.
Hawai’i Electric Light Responding to Wind Related Power Outages
Downed power poles and lines have been reported due to high winds. The Puna area has received the most impact from the wind damage.
Multiple Road Closures Caused by Heavy Winds
High winds, gusting up to 55 miles per hour in some areas of the island, are causing downed trees and power lines. Several roads have been closed due to the windy conditions.
