West Hawai‘i News
Police Investigating Shooting Saturday in Eden Roc
Officers are looking for a man known only as “Dennis” after finding a 30-year-old man with gunshots in the Puna subdivision late Saturday morning.
Big Island Telescopes Provide Insight on Cosmic Food Chain
Instruments on the Subaru and Keck observatories are helping astronomers learn about how small galaxies are absorbed into larger ones.
Thirty Meter Telescope Sublease Gets Tentative Approval
The land board issued the sublease pending resolution of contested case hearing requests by two individuals and the Office of Hawaiian Affairs.
Pharmacy School Dean Pezzuto Leaving Post
John Pezzuto, who left Purdue University in 2006 to help create UH-Hilo’s College of Pharmacy, will become dean of a pharmacy school in New York.
Bowlers Bowled Over By Decision To Drop Sport
Waiakea High School canceled the school’s bowling season despite efforts by parents and students to keep it alive after Hilo Lanes closed in May.
Police Release June 27 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Police: Fugitive is Armed and Dangerous
Dale Arruda is wanted on a no-bail warrant for allegedly violating parole and in two investigations involving car thefts.
Keaau High Students in Innovative Summer Program
The Kupa-`Aina summer bridge program at the University of Hawaii at Hilo will provide cultural experiences along with college credits and admission.
Hawaii County Residents Second Oldest in State
The median age of Big Island residents is 41.3 years, and Hawaii County is the only one among the state’s four main counties where the median isn’t dropping.
Kia`aina Unanimously Approved for Interior Post
The former DLNR administrator with extensive congressional staff experience had been nominated by President Obama as assistant secretary for insular affairs.
County Agency Looking to Wind to Power Pumps
The Department of Water Supply plans to rebuild the Lalamilo Wind Farm to provide electricity for the water system serving Kawaihae and Puako.
New Law Makes ‘Revenge Porn’ Acts a Felony
Hawaii joins 10 others states in outlawing the internet distribution of nude images with intent to harm.
Mobile Pet Adoption Event in Kona Saturday
The Hawaii Island Humane Society will have a wide variety of adoptable pets available at the Kealakekua Ranch Center in Captain Cook from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Hospital Officials to Brief Lawmakers on Budget Plan
The state’s hospital system is facing a $48 million budget shortfall, and Hilo Medical Center’s share of the cuts is $9 million.
Iconic Kona Church Threatened, National Group Says
The National Trust for Historic Properties said the 177-year-old Mokuaikaua Church is suffering the ravages of time and in critical need of repairs.
Annual Backpack Drive Underway; Police Accepting Donations
Now in its sixth year, the drive held in conjunction with HOPE Services Hawaii provides backpacks to children most in need around the Big Island.
Homeless Men Charged in Hotel Room Burglary
One of the men, who was also charged with stealing a visitor’s car as well as numerous pieces of mail, was being held in lieu of $143,000 bail.
Abercrombie Plans to Veto 10 Bills
The legislation includes measures dealing with order of succession, law enforcement in harbors, financial disclosure and state insurance law.
La`aloa Extension Work May Cause Traffic Delays
Motorists should be prepared for lane closures this week as the contractor for the Kona project prepares for more paving work.
