West Hawai‘i News
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.
India Joins as a Partner in the TMT Project
Thirty Meter Telescope officials announced Tuesday that India has signed as a full partner in the project.
Search Suspended for Missing Mariner
The United States Coast Guard has suspended their search for a man missing after placing a mayday call on Thursday.
HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown
Seventeen motorists were arrested on Big Island roadways in the last week for driving under the influence.
USPS Releases Hawai’i Specific Holiday Shipping Dates
The United States Postal Service has released Hawai’i-specific holiday shipping dates.
Search Continues for Missing Mariner
The search continues for Ron Ingrahm, the mariner aboard the sailing vessel Malia, who placed a mayday call Thursday,
Missing Mariner Identified as Ron Ingrahm
The search for a mariner, identified as 67-year-old Ron Ingrahm, continues after the Coast Guard received a mayday call Thursday at 8:03 a.m.
Weekend Bird Hunts Scheduled for PTA
Army officials will open training areas at Pohakuloa Training Area for bird hunting Nov. 29-30.
Siren Test Scheduled for Dec. 2
Due to statewide inauguration ceremonies, December’s siren warning test will be moved back one day to Dec. 2.
Drowning Reported at Kua Bay
James Michael Call, 52, was found floating about 100 yards offshore of Kua Bay on Tuesday.
Police Release Nov. 28 List of Arrest Warrants
The list informs both the public and the persons sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
Search for Vessel in Distress Continues in Kailua-Kona
The US Coast Guard continues a search for mariners in distress off of Kailua-Kona on Hawaiʻi Island after receiving a mayday call on Thanksgiving morning.
UPDATE: HCCC Furlough Inmate Returned
Coburn Kaimiola, an HCCC Furlough inmate, was returned to the facility after leaving a furlough house without authorization nearly a year and a half ago.
