West Hawaii News
Rain Pounds Windward Big Island, More to Come
Honoka`a was hardest hit over the weekend with more than 8 inches of rain; the forecast calls for more rain today and into Friday.
Decision on New Mauna Kea Leases Postponed
The Board of Land and Natural Resources heard testimony on the University of Hawaii’s request for new leases but lacked the quorum needed to take a vote.
Mandatory 25% Water Restriction Imposed in South Kohala
Ongoing drought conditions have prompted the county Department of Water Supply to change a voluntary reduction in water use to a mandatory one.
Kona Man Charged in Holualoa Burglary
Police obtained the identity of the alleged burglar from a Captain Cook second-hand shop which had purchased stolen jewelry.
Police Release Nov. 8 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
UPDATE: House Approves Gay Marriages; Bill Heads Back to Senate
The Senate will now have to decide whether to agree to House amendments or try to reach a compromise.
Hawai`i Fourth-Graders Surpass National Math Scores
That was a first, DOE officials said, and reflect gains made in both math and reading for the state’s fourth- and eighth-graders.
Judge Refuses to Stop Gay-Marriage Bill From Becoming Law
The ruling in an Oahu court was made in response to a lawsuit by a GOP lawmaker seeking to prevent the governor from signing Senate Bill 1.
Hawai`i Public Radio Begins Broadcasting in Ka`u
The acquisition of KAHU in Pahala allows the of introduction of HPR-2 as well as resumption of emergency broadcasts for the southeast part of the Big Island.
National Parks Waive Fees To Honor Vets
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park will waive entrance fees to the park for everyone this Veterans Day Weekend.
Adopt A Black Pet, Humane Society Urges
The Hawaii Island Humane Society is offering discounts on adoption fees for often unwanted black dogs and cats.
UPDATE: House Votes 30-18 to Approve Bill on Second Reading
Rep. Clift Tsuji was the only Big Island House member voting against the legislation that would allow same-gender marriages in Hawaii.
Colt Brennan’s Girlfriend Won’t Face Charges in 2010 Crash
Shakti Stream, the driver in a collision that left a Waikoloa woman seriously injured, won’t face prosecution because of a lack of evidence, a prosecutor said.
Testimony on GMO Bill Heavy Again; Final Vote Delayed
County Council members heard four hours of testimony on Bill 113 before recessing the matter until Nov. 19.
UH Seeking New Lease for Mauna Kea Science Reserve
The University of Hawaii is asking the Board of Land and Natural Resources to cancel the existing lease expiring in 2033 and issue a new one with a 65-year term.
UPDATE: House Amends, Approves Gay-Marriage Bill
After hearing 56 hours of testimony spread out over five days, the House approved an amended version of a bill legalizing same-gender marriages in Hawaii.
Ka`u Woman Sought in Domestic Abuse Case
Police said Sharon Hui is wanted for abuse of a family or household member.
Arizona Archaeologist Taking Over Troubled State Agency
Twenty-seven years ago, Alan Downer started the first tribal historic preservation agency in the nation.
Astronomers Say Planets Hospitable to Life May Be Common
Researchers using the Keck Observatory say recent findings suggest that one out of five stars similar to our sun may have planets in the “habitable zone.”
Wanted Hilo Man Considered Dangerous, Police Say
Jacob Umemoto is wanted on bench warrants for failure to appear and contempt of court.
