West Hawai‘i News
HELCO Warning Customers of Bill-Payment Scam
The utility is receiving reports from customers of callers claiming to be from the company and saying bills should be paid using a service called “Money Pak.”
UPDATE: Storm Expected to Weaken, Bring Heavy Rainfall
The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch for the weekend in advance of the arrival of what is now tropical storm Wali.
DRAM Settlement Claim Deadline is Aug. 1
The state’s attorney general is reminding residents about the price-fixing settlement for anyone who purchased an electronic device between 1998 and 2002.
Abercrombie and Ige to Appear at Waimea Forum July 23
The event will be one of two debates on the Big Island for the leading contenders for the Democratic nominee for governor in the Aug. 9 primary election.
Showers Easing, But More on Tap for Sunday
Passing low-pressure systems have left up to a foot of rain behind, although dryer weather is expected until the next wave arrives possibly on Saturday night.
More Lane Closures on Highway 190 in North Kona
HELCO’s transmission line project will force the closure of one lane north of Puuanahulu for the next two weeks.
New Air Ambulance Dedicated at Kona Community Hospital
The twin-engined helicopter is owned by Hawaii Life Flight, an air-ambulance service based in Honolulu, for exclusive use at the Kona facility.
Abercrombie Pulls Out of Three AARP Debates
The debates from which the governor is withdrawing include one in Hilo on July 28, but he will still take part in one the following day in Kona.
Police Investigating Robbery of Hitchhiker in Kona
The victim reported being robbed and attacked with a knife after being picked up by two men in a Jeep Cherokee on Palani Road early in the morning of June 27.
Ka`u Man Dies Following One-Car Crash
Police believe both alcohol and speeding may be factors in Friday’s crash that resulted in the man’s death two days later.
Individuals Wanted by Police for Violating Probation
The two being sought are both Hilo residents, and each is wanted on a pair of outstanding warrants that set bail at $50,000.
Science Summit Hosting High Schoolers from Five Nations
The Pacific Astronomy and Engineering Summit at the Imiloa Astronomy Center will give students from TMT partner nations a chance to learn from professionals.
Lane Closures to Continue for Palani Tree-Trimming
The work will cause traffic delays between Henry and Konalani streets; shoulder repaving is also under way at the Kuakini-La`aloa intersection.
Fausto Leaves Calling Card as it Passes Big Isle
The remnants of the tropical storm dumped nearly a half a foot of rain in some windward areas before moving off to the west.
UPDATE: Missing California Teenager Located
Police said Friday that 16-year-old Jasmine Keilani was last seen three days earlier on Ali`i Drive in Kailua-Kona.
Yuen Appointed to Land Board, Again
The former Hawaii County planning director served two four-year terms on the Board of Land and Natural Resources in the 1990s.
Police Release July 10 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
No Tsunami From 6.8M Earthquake Off Japan
The tremor was located off the coast of Honshu, about 55 miles from the epicenter of the deadly 2011 earthquake that devastated many parts of Japan.
Mauna Kea Beach Hotel Seeks Artifacts of Its Past
The iconic Laurence S. Rockefeller-developed hotel is celebrating its 50th aniversary in 2015.
DOE Offers Tips for Now-Mandatory Kindergarten
The state this year made kindergarten mandatory for those 5 years of age as of July 31 and funded pre-kindergarten programs for younger keiki.
