West Hawaii News
Missing Hilo Woman Found Unharmed in Hamakua
Amanda Schwartz, who hadn’t been seen since Nov. 4, was located in Honoka`a.
Obama Orders Changes to ACA Implementation
The state’s health commissioner has asked Hawaii’s insurance carriers to maintain health plans that would have expired at the end of the year.
Search Suspended for Woman Who Jumped From Cruise Ship
The search that began Wednesday covered more than 10,000 square miles and involved three aircraft, as well as a commercial tug.
UPDATE: Police Identify Driver in Fatal Fuel Truck Crash
The incident at the 64-mile marker forced the closing of both lanes of the highway linking Kawaihae with Waimea for more than six hours.
HCC Celebrates Students’ Rich Cultural Diversity
Already representative of more than 40 national heritages, Hawai`i Community College is looking to further expand its global outlook.
Police Release Nov. 15 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Heavy Rains Dodge Big Island, Move Northwest
The remnants of a moisture-laden cold front instead moved toward Maui and the rest of the state, and the Big Island should see drier weather this weekend.
Gay-Marriage Law Withstands Court Challenge
An Oahu judge has refused to issue an order preventing the state from issuing licenses to same-sex couples.
UPDATE: Wanted Pahoa Man Located By Police
Airiel Rhodes Jost was wanted for violating probation and for questioning in two robbery investigations.
UPDATE: Cruise Ship Passenger Intentionally Jumped Overboard
A passenger saw the woman jump off the Hawaii-bound ship, which was also recorded by video from a security camera.
Postal Service Stamp Folio Honors Medal of Honor Recipients
The offering depicts the last 12 surviving honorees from World War II, including the late Sen. Daniel Inouye and three others who died before its issue.
Abercrombie Signs Gay-Marriage Bill Into Law
The act makes Hawai`i the 15th state in the nation to legalize same-gender marriage.
Senate Approves Same-Sex Marriages, Sends Bill to Governor
As expected, the Senate approved the House version of the legislation which moves the bill on to Gov. Neil Abercrombie, who has already said he will sign it.
Missing Hilo Woman Last Seen in Ka`u
Police said Amanda Schwartz has been missing for a week, and may be in need of medical attention.
FBI Looking Nationwide for Alleged Sexual Predator
The man observed in video being circulated on child-pornography websites speaks with a southern accent and refers to himself as “Jimmy.”
Cold Front Breaks Record in Hilo, to Return Wednesday
The shear line that brought the weekend’s deluges is expected to make a U-turn and come back over the island chain late Wednesday into Thursday.
UPDATE: Missing Man, James Johnston, Located
The 53-year-old man missing since Sunday morning was located Monday evening.
Hawaiian Scholars Unveil Land, Map Research Website
“Avakonohiki—Ancestral Visions of ‘Aina” allows the searching of grants and other information to further cultural awareness of land-use practices.
Red Cross Helping Locate Family Members in Philippines
The American Red Cross has sent telecommunications specialists and a satellite system to the typhoon-torn nation to help contact missing persons.
