West Hawai‘i News
HPD Investigating Two Kona Robberies
The Hawai’i Police Department is investigating two robberies that happened on the 73-1200 block of Hiolani Street in Kailua-Kona on Nov. 2 and Nov. 12.
Multiple Bird Hunting Areas Opened by PTA
Pohakuloa Training Area officials will open multiple areas for bird hunting on Nov. 15-16 from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m.
High Surf Warning Prompts West Hawai’i Beach Closures
Kahalu’u, Waiaha, and La’aloa beach parks have been closed because of high surf. A High Surf Warning is posted for West Hawai’i shores until 6 p.m. Wednesday.
UH Board of Regents Approves In-State Tuition for All Veterans
The University of Hawai’i Board of Regents approved a policy amendment granting all military veterans in-state tuition.
Big Island Veterans Treatment Court Launched Monday
The State’s second Veterans Treatment Court held it’s opening ceremony on Monday.
HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown
DUI arrests on Big Island roadways remain down from last year, by 11.3 percent, while major accidents are up by 14.7 percent this year.
No Advisories Issued After 3.8M West Hawai’i Quake
There were no immediate advisories issued following a 3.8 magnitude earthquake reported at 5:39 a.m. on Monday, near Kalaoa.
Hawai’i Electric Light Arbor Day Tree Giveaway Postponed
Hawai’i Electric Light has postponed its scheduled tree giveaway due to the unavailability of plants.
Police Release Nov. 7 List of Arrest Warrants
The list informs both the public and the persons sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
HPD Warns About Subscription Scam
The Hawai’i Police Department is warning the public about a subscription scam after a Kealakekua man received suspicious mail.
PTA Opens for Bird Hunting
Pohakuloa Training Area officials are opening several training areas for bird hunting Nov. 8-11 from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Second Arrest Made in Kona Vehicle Break-In
A second man has been arrested in connection to a break-in that happened on Alapa Street in the old industrial area of Kailua-Kona in September.
‘Active Shooter’ Presentation to be Held in Kona
The Hawai’i Police Department will hold an “active shooter” presentation during a meeting at the Kona police station conference room.
Pukahi Named Kona Officer of the Month
Pukahi, along with other officiers, saved the life of a man who attempted to commit suicide back in June,
2014 General Election – Final Results
Very few races were close Tuesday, except for the County Council District 5 showdown, won by Daniel Paleka Jr. over Tiffany Edwards Hunt.
2014 General Election – 10 P.M. Printout
David Ige cruises in gubernatorial race. Locally, Daniel Paleka holds off late charge from Tiffany Edwards Hunt in County Council District 5.
2014 General Election – 8:30 P.M. Printout
The results, released at approximately 8:30 p.m., account for 215,552 votes. Nineteen Hawai’i County precincts are counted in this printout.
2014 General Election – 7:10 P.M. Printout
The results, released at approximately 7:10 p.m., account for 138,172 votes.
HPD Weekly DUI Statistics and District Breakdown
The Kona district continues to lead the Big Island in DUI arrests. Traffic fatalities this year have decreased by 52.2 percent compared to last year.
North Kohala Shark Attack
A North Kohala beach is closed after what was described as a 10 to 12 foot Tiger shark attacked a 32-year-old woman.
