West Hawai‘i News
Hōnaunau Man Dies From July 3 Shooting
A suspect, Monte Moreau, was arrested at the scene and had been charged with attempted murder.
Infant death In Kona Reclassified As Murder
Extensive testing and analysis concluded the infant died from complications as a result of blunt force injuries.
Brinkman Named Interim Regional Hospital Director
Brinkman first joined Hilo Medical Center in 2007 as the chief nurse executive and was named regional chief operating officer in early 2014.
Four Wanted For Credit Card Fraud
The card was stolen Wednesday (July 23) from a car on Kuakini Highway and then used at a Kailua-Kona business three times, police said in a release.
Asuncion Held For Three Attempts To Kill Cops
Riley Asuncion, 38, of Puna allegedly assaulted a woman and stole her SUV , then allegedly tried to run down a couple of investigating police officers.
House Passes Bill Boosting International Tourism to US
The measure would extend Brand USA, a promotional program funded by a fee paid by international travelers and matched by the private sector.
Weather Service Watching Systems in Eastern Pacific
One located 1,400 miles from the Big Island has a 30% chance of developing into a cyclone.
Presentations to Educate Kupuna on Fraud Issues
A coalition of county and state agencies will hold the four events islandwide to help senior citizens avoid Medicare, securities and other types of fraud.
Food Establishments to Receive Color-Coded Placards
The new law establishes the use of green, yellow or red cards to indicate each business’ status following food-safety inspections.
Big Island Escapes Most of Wali’s Wrath
Oahu received the heaviest rains of more than an inch per hour which were triggered when Wali’s moisture hit a low-pressure system sitting near Kauai.
Public’s Help Sought in Stolen Credit Card Case
They are trying to identify a man observed using the credit card at a Hilo convenience store last year.
Kona Hospital Auxiliary Awards Six Nursing Scholarships
The $15,000 provided to the nursing students is designed to assist Kona Community Hospital in meeting future nursing needs, the auxiliary said.
State Closing Waimanu Valley campground, Muliwai Trail
The trail that leads from Waipio Valley to the remote campground could be subjected to flash flooding from rainfall from tropical depression Wali.
Parker School Graduate Honored as Presidential Scholar
Lysha Matsunobu is the fourth student from a Waimea private school to be so honored over the past three years.
Police Need Help ID’ing Couple in Theft Case
The man and woman are suspected of a theft on Wednesday from a department store on Puainako Street.
Wali Weakens to a Tropical Depression
Rainfall of up to a foot is expected in some areas this weekend, although accompanying winds are expected to be typical trades of 10-20 mph.
Police Release July 18 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Police Looking For Man With Six Outstanding Warrants
Pio Kapeli Jr., who is also wanted for questioning in a theft case, has no permanent address but is known to frequent the Puna District.
Vehicles Damaged by Running Over Rocks on Roadways
Two vehicles struck rocks near Alae Cemetery and a third incident occurred on Haihai Street.
Man Wanted by Police for Violating Probation
Police say Kyle Dawson, 32, should be considered dangerous and may be armed.
