West Hawai‘i News
‘Active Shooter’ Presentation to be Held in Kona
The Hawai’i Police Department will hold an “active shooter” presentation during a meeting at the Kona police station conference room.
Pukahi Named Kona Officer of the Month
Pukahi, along with other officiers, saved the life of a man who attempted to commit suicide back in June,
2014 General Election – Final Results
Very few races were close Tuesday, except for the County Council District 5 showdown, won by Daniel Paleka Jr. over Tiffany Edwards Hunt.
2014 General Election – 10 P.M. Printout
David Ige cruises in gubernatorial race. Locally, Daniel Paleka holds off late charge from Tiffany Edwards Hunt in County Council District 5.
2014 General Election – 8:30 P.M. Printout
The results, released at approximately 8:30 p.m., account for 215,552 votes. Nineteen Hawai’i County precincts are counted in this printout.
2014 General Election – 7:10 P.M. Printout
The results, released at approximately 7:10 p.m., account for 138,172 votes.
HPD Weekly DUI Statistics and District Breakdown
The Kona district continues to lead the Big Island in DUI arrests. Traffic fatalities this year have decreased by 52.2 percent compared to last year.
North Kohala Shark Attack
A North Kohala beach is closed after what was described as a 10 to 12 foot Tiger shark attacked a 32-year-old woman.
Police Release Oct. 31 List of Arrest Warrants
The list informs both the public and the persons sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
PTA Opening Several Areas for Bird Hunting
Pohakuloa Training Area officials are opening several training areas for bird hunting on Nov. 1 and Nov. 2 from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Convoy to Travel from Pohakuloa to Kawaihae Friday
A military convoy of Oahu-based soldiers will travel between Pohakuloa and Kawaihae on Oct. 31.
Teen Arrested in String of ‘Peeping Tom’ Incidents
A number of incidents between June and October led to the arrest of a 15-year-old boy.
Fall From a Flatbed Truck Kills Waikoloa Man
A Waikoloa man has died after falling from a flatbed truck in Waimea on Oct. 10.
Kona Man Arrested in Pharmacy Robbery
Phillip W. Hart, 55, threatened to blow up a Kona pharmacy if he didn’t receive drugs.
Waimea Town Meeting Rescheduled
The WCA monthly meeting has been rescheduled for Thursday Nov. 13. A panel discussion will be presented on the Keauhou aquifer.
HPD Weekly Statistical Breakdown: 17 Arrested
DUI arrests are down 11.2 percent as compared to last year, while major accidents continue to increase.
Hydrant Test to Cause Water Use Disruption in Kona
The Department of Water Supply will be conducting a fire hydrant flow test in the Makalapua area on Nov. 12, causing possible discolored and turbid water in the area.
Police Release Oct. 24 List of Warrants
The list informs both the public and the individuals sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
Pohakuloa Marine Convoy Scheduled for Friday
Oahu-based Marines will be convoying from Kawaihae Harbor to Pohakuloa Training Area from Oct. 24 – 27.
Kona District Has Most DUI Arrests in 2014
Kona leads all districts with over 36 percent of all DUI arrests made this year.
