West Hawai‘i News
Water Shutoff Scheduled for Oct. 16 in North Kona
Customers in the Iokepa Subdivision, Wai’ono Meadows, and Wai’aha Farms in North Kona will temporarily lose water service on Oct. 16.
Weekly DUI Stats: 28 Arrested on Big Island Roads
DUI arrests are down 10.5 percent as compared to this time last year. Major accidents, however, are still up by 11.4 percent.
Police Release Oct. 3 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Two West Hawai’i Transfer Stations Will Close for Ironman
Road closures from the Ironman Triathlon will close two West Hawaii Transfer Stations.
Deadline for Voter Registration Oct. 6
Drive-thru locations, including the one featured here on Kilauea Ave., will be open on Oct. 4 and Oct. 6 to register voters. File Photo.
Well Breakdown Prompts Water Conservation
The Department of Water Supply is asking for voluntary water conservation in North Kona due to a broken well.
DOH Extends Public Comment Period Regarding Cesspools
Informational meetings will be held in Kailua-Kona on Oct. 9 and Hilo on Oct. 16.
New Outdoor Warning Sirens to be Tested Thursday
The new sirens are part of a state project to fill coverage gaps and modernize ways of getting warning messages out to the community.
DUI Arrests Fall Further Below Last Year’s Numbers
DUI arrests are down over 11 percent from 2013 (as of Sept. 28). Major traffic accidents, however, are still above last year’s numbers.
Barking Dog Leads to Kona Break-In Arrest
One of the two suspects involved in Sunday’s break-in remains unidentified, and authorities ask for the community’s help in finding that individual.
Fire Department Responds to Alii Drive Blaze
The cause of Tuesday’s fire on Alii Drive is undetermined.
Police Arrest 11 Last Week for DUI Offenses
Whie DUI arrests remain down from last year, major traffic accidents are still beyond last year’s numbers by over 12 percent.
Police Arrest Kailua-Kona Pair in Stolen Boat Case
Two suspects, Michael James McCrum and Isaac Carl Akina, are alleged to have broken into a boat owner’s home and stolen an outboard motor from the man’s boat.
Major Traffic Accidents Up Over 13% From 2013
While the amount of major traffic accidents have remained elevated this year, DUI arrests and traffic fatalities are on a downward trend from last year’s numbers.
Lava Flow Moving North Toward Kaohe Boundary
The June 27 Kilauea lava flow gained 150 yards between Saturday and Sunday morning, bringing the flow closer to the Kaohe Homesteads boundary.
ACLU Files First Amendment Lawsuit Challenging Local Panhandling Law
A lawsuit filed Wednesday argues that certain Hawai’i County codes unconstitutionally prohibit panhandling.
Lava Flow Update for Sept. 10
The June 27th lava flow that continues to pose a threat to Hawai’i Island’s Puna District has advanced approximately 250 yards since yesterday.
Police Seek Help Identifying Forgery Suspect
Man suspected of using counterfeit money at a fast-food restaurant in downtown Hilo.
Lava Could Reach Pahoa Road by Sept. 24
HVO reports June 27 flow could reach Pahoa Government Road within 16-18 days.
Ka`u Man Arrested on Suspicion of Attempted Murder
While the attempted murder charge remains under investigation, Rayner Kinney is in court to face drug and protective order charges.
