West Hawaii News
Soldiers From PTA Help Out Habitat for Humanity
The 34 members from the 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team earlier this month painted, cleared and cleaned at two homes in Waimea.
Kona Officer Honored For Halting Burglary Spree
Awareness by an officer on his day off resulted in an arrest that brought a halt to a surge in burglaries in West Hawaii.
USDA Lifts Ban on Sharwil Avocado Exports
Hawaii growers will soon be able to ship their fruit to 32 states.
UPDATE: Governor Lends Support to Suicide Prevention Week
Friday’s vigil in Kona for suicide survivors is part of a variety of awareness efforts.
State Releases Master Plan for Kiholo Bay Park
The document outlines plans to re-designate the park from a state park reserve to a wilderness area which still could provide camping.
Flags to Fly at Half-Staff on 9/11 Anniversary
US and Hawaii flags will be lowered in remembrance of Patriot Day and the National Day of Service and Remembrance.
Waters of Life Charter School Honored Again
The awards are piling up for the Mountain View school that since 2008 has overcome financial and legal difficulties.
Search Still On for Man Missing from Waipio Valley
John Spillane, known in Hawaii as Kevin Devlin, hasn’t been seen since mid-May when he said he was going swimming at Waipio Valley.
Pahoa Man Sought for Questioning in Robbery, Assault
Michael Carvalho also has two outstanding arrest warrants, and the public is advised not to approach him.
Governor Calls Special Session on Gay Marriage
The Legislature will reconvene on Oct. 28 to consider a bill that would give gay couples the same legal status as opposite-sex couples.
Friends to Remove Fountain Grass in HOVE
The non-profit group scheduled the event on Sept. 28 to coincide with National Public Lands Day.
‘Primp Your Pit’ Campaign Extended
Carried out by the Hawaii Island Humane Society, the spay/neuter program for pit bull terriers and mixes has been extended into September.
Boaz Johnson, Stabbing Suspect on ‘Most Wanted’ Show
The two are among those featured on the show being broadcast on Na Leo O Hawaii Community Television on Sundays and Fridays.
Schools on Big Island Lead Drop in UH Enrollment
The University of Hawaii at Hilo and Hawaii Community College had the highest percentage decline statewide in enrollment for the fall semester.
Saddle Road Ceremony Set for Saturday
The 10 a.m. event will rename the roadway the Daniel K. Inouye Highway, while its latest addition will open at 3 p.m.
Hawaiian Electric Raises Small-Solar Threshold to 100%
The threshold for small systems, those of 10 kilowatts or less, has been raised to 100% of the daytime minimum load (“DML”) for circuits.
Police Nab Hale Nani Escapee in Kona
Andrew Wanat was taken into custody after police received a report that he had been seen on Alapa Street in Kailua-Kona.
Parents Urged to Return Cards Surveying Federal Impacts
School officials say the federal census survey allows the government to determine the amount of reimbursements to the state for lost local taxes.
Police Release Sept. 6 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
UPDATE: Suspect in Terroristic Threatening Case Located
Tianajade Kalae Mathieu is wanted for questioning in a threat case.
