West Hawai‘i News
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.
Police Release Oct. 31 List of Arrest Warrants
The list informs both the public and the persons sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
PTA Opening Several Areas for Bird Hunting
Pohakuloa Training Area officials are opening several training areas for bird hunting on Nov. 1 and Nov. 2 from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Convoy to Travel from Pohakuloa to Kawaihae Friday
A military convoy of Oahu-based soldiers will travel between Pohakuloa and Kawaihae on Oct. 31.
Teen Arrested in String of ‘Peeping Tom’ Incidents
A number of incidents between June and October led to the arrest of a 15-year-old boy.
Fall From a Flatbed Truck Kills Waikoloa Man
A Waikoloa man has died after falling from a flatbed truck in Waimea on Oct. 10.
Kona Man Arrested in Pharmacy Robbery
Phillip W. Hart, 55, threatened to blow up a Kona pharmacy if he didn’t receive drugs.
Waimea Town Meeting Rescheduled
The WCA monthly meeting has been rescheduled for Thursday Nov. 13. A panel discussion will be presented on the Keauhou aquifer.
HPD Weekly Statistical Breakdown: 17 Arrested
DUI arrests are down 11.2 percent as compared to last year, while major accidents continue to increase.
Hydrant Test to Cause Water Use Disruption in Kona
The Department of Water Supply will be conducting a fire hydrant flow test in the Makalapua area on Nov. 12, causing possible discolored and turbid water in the area.
Police Release Oct. 24 List of Warrants
The list informs both the public and the individuals sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
Pohakuloa Marine Convoy Scheduled for Friday
Oahu-based Marines will be convoying from Kawaihae Harbor to Pohakuloa Training Area from Oct. 24 – 27.
Kona District Has Most DUI Arrests in 2014
Kona leads all districts with over 36 percent of all DUI arrests made this year.
DOE, DOH Release Safety and Wellness Results
The DOE and DOH have released Safety and Wellness Survey results from the 2012-2013 school year. Four Big Island schools are ranked in the top 90 percent.
Kailua-Kona Man Dies in Moped Crash
A 64-year-old man died as a result of a single vehicle crash on Hinalani St. near Anini St in Kailua-Kona.
Flood Advisory for Kona Area Expires
Coastal waters around the Big Island remain under a Small Craft Advisory until 6 p.m. Sunday.
2 P.M. UPDATE: Flood Warning Extended, Conditions to Improve
A gradual improvement in conditions is expected for Hawaii County starting tonight, but the threat for heavy rain still exists along the southeastern coast.
Small Numbers Turn Up at Big Island Red Cross Shelters
One shelter, Waiakea High School, did not have a single person walk in during Hurricane Ana’s presence around the island.
BREAKING: Flash Flood Warning, Wind Advisory for Hawai’i County
Hawai’i County Civil Defense reported road closures due to flash flooding near Kawa Flats between 57 and 58 miles markers of the Mamalahoa Highway.
2 A.M. UPDATE: Tropical Storm Watch Cancelled
While the Tropical Storm Watch was cancelled, a flood advisory remains in effect for the Big Island until 4:30 a.m.
