West Hawai‘i News
Waikoloa Man Faces 15 Charges in Violent Incident Monday
Gary Morrison, a 20-year-old Waikoloa man, is facing 15 charges in connection to a violent incident early Monday morning.
Kahalu’u Bay Education Center Citizen Science Program
The Kahalu’u Bay Education Center welcomes volunteers for its Citizen Science program.
Police Search for Missing Kona Man
Police are searching for 27-year-old David Twigg-Smith, who was last seen by his family on Oct. 10 in Kailua-Kona.
Kona Man Faces Felony Animal Cruelty Charges
A 23-year-old Kailua-Kona man has been charged with felony cruelty to animals after a patrol officer witnessed him beating his dog.
Pharmacist Honored with Annual Award by DOH
Fred Cruz has been named the Department of Health’s 2014 Annual Suzanne Richmond-Crum Award recipient.
Friday Mammal Hunting at PTA
Army officials are opening several training areas for mammal hunting on Friday, Nov. 28.
Special Thanksgiving Bird Hunt at PTA
Army officials are opening Pohakuloa Training Area for a special bird hunt on Thanksgiving, Nov. 27.
Illegal Firearm Arrests Made by Undercover Officers
Two men were arrested last Thursday after attempting to sell an illegal firearm to undercover officers.
FEMA Deadline for June 27 Lava Flow Approaching
The FEMA deadline for state, county, and some private non-profit agencies is closely approaching.
PTA Opens for Bird Hunting this Weekend
Pohakuloa Training Area officials will open several training areas for shotgun bird hunting this weekend.
Officer Kristi Crivello Named Kohala Officer of the Quarter
The Hawai’i Island Safety and Security Professionals Association named Officer Kristi Crivello Kohala Officer of the Quarter.
HTA Announces Interim President and CEO
The Hawai’i Tourism Authority has announced the appointment of interim President and CEO Ronald Williams.
Police Release Nov. 20 List of Arrest Warrants
The list informs both the public and the persons sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
Gunfire Sounds in Keauhou Prompt Police Investigation
The Hawai’i Police Department responded Tuesday to reports of gunfire sounds in Keauhou. Three men were arrested and released pending further investigation.
Financial Aid Workshops for Native Hawaiian Students
The University of Hawai’i System is holding free Financial Aid Workshops on the Big Island for those of Hawaiian decent who are interested in attending college.
Pair Arrested and Charged with Drug Related Offenses
The Hawai’i Police Department made two arrests Monday following a search warrant on a home in Waikoloa.
Kamuela Crosswalk Work Shouldn’t Close Lanes
The County of Hawai’i Traffic Division has scheduled the installation of a new crosswalk near Longs Drugs on Kawaihae Road in Kamuela.
HPD Weekly Statistical Breakdown: 24 Arrested
DUI arrests are down 11.5 percent from last year. Traffic fatalities have also decreased by 54.2 percent, while major accidents have increased by 14.9 percent.
Man Located in Stolen Truck Faces 11 Charges
The Hawai’i Police Department has charged Isaac K. Abrojena with 11 offenses after being located in a stolen truck Friday.
Military Convoy Scheduled to Begin Tuesday
Oahu-based service members are scheduled to convoy from Kawaihae Harbor to Pohakuloa Training Area on Nov. 18-19.
