West Hawaii News
Park Events Latest Casualties of Government Shutdown
The cancelled Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park concert and hike are among the local impacts from the impasse in Congress.
Changes to Vehicle Safety Inspections Labeled ‘Brutal’
The program has been described as a “charity” as inspectors propose fees be raised $25 to $50 per inspection, exacerbated by the state’s plan to computerize the process starting Nov. 1.
Fundraising Pet Walks Scheduled for Hilo and Kona
The annual Hawai`i Island Humane Society events will be held in East Hawaii on Oct. 26 and in West Hawaii on Oct. 27.
Building Blocks for Earth-Like Planets Found Around Dying Star
Astronomers say for the first time they have found the key ingredients for a habitable planet — rock and water together — outside of our solar system.
Organic Agriculture Subject of Conference in Kona
The event organized by The Kohala Center is part of an effort involving the state DOA to identify and resolve barriers faced by the industry.
Foundation Installing More Life-Saving ‘Rescue Tubes’
The Alex & Duke De Rego Foundation is installing the equipment at beaches ranging from Kona to Hamakua.
‘Walk a Mile’ Awareness-Raising Events This Month
The events, which include two in Hilo and one in Kona, help raise awareness about gender violence in the community.
Health Officials Urge Public to Avoid Dietary Supplement
The state and the CDC are investigating cases of acute liver failure in Hawaii that so far have resulted in two liver transplants and one death.
Wildland Fires Blacken Three Acres on Mauna Kea
The first fire was discovered Thursday near Keanakolu Road, also known as Mana Road, and a second fire was found nearby this week.
300 Backpacks Collected for Children in Need
This was the fifth consecutive year for the backpack drive, which also collected school supplies.
Settlement of Substitute Teachers’ Back Pay Lawsuit Pending
The state has agreed to pay $15 million in the class-action lawsuit that accused the Department of Education of underpaying substitute teachers.
Telescopes Big and Small Aid Asteroid Research
The combined observing power of major astronomical players like Keck and Gemini and amateurs in Europe are providing clues about the solar system’s origins.
VIDEO: Coast Guard Drops Medical Supplies to Cruise Ship
The blood and transfusion equipment was dropped to the Oosterdam located northeast of Hawaii.
HI-SEAS to Host New NASA Studies on Mauna Loa
Following studies of astronaut food, the latest research will focus on group dynamics and other aspects of long-duration confinement.
Forum in Kona Next Week on ACA Health Care Plans
The forum featuring key officials in the Affordable Care Act in Hawaii will be held on Oct. 15 in the Old Airport Pavilion.
Kea`au Woman Fined $252,000 in Mortgage ‘Rescue’ Cases
State regulators say Edna A. Franco and her business, Francho Services LLC, fraudulently targeted homeowners facing foreclosure.
Rat Lungworm Disease Target of Multi-Pronged Research
The targets of Sue Jarvi’s research includes diagnosis and prevention of the disease, as well as education about the threat it poses.
Police: No Foul Play in Death of Man in Ka`u Fire
Toxicology reports are still pending, but a forensic pathologist found evidence of smoke inhalation in the body found in the burned home.
Traffic Signal Completed on North Kona Highway
The signal at the intersection of Ane Keohokalole Highway and Kealakehe Parkway will go into operation on Oct. 9.
Police Release Oct. 4 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
