West Hawaii News
Health Coalition Offering Screenings Island-Wide
The Vision Van and other components of the WE hui will be making 13 stops on the Big Island this month to provide a variety of health services.
Man Spearfishing Drowns Off South Kona Beach
A witness on shore watched the snorkeler dive below the surface and called authorities when he failed to surface.
Two Inmates Escape From Hale Nani
Police said Robert Garcia and Andrew Wanat were discovered missing during a 10:30 p.m. head count at the minimum-security facility just south of Hilo.
Safeway Settles With EPA on Greenhouse Gas Emissions
The nation’s second-largest grocery chain will pay a fine and implement a $4.1 million plan to reduce leaks from its refrigeration equipment.
Hilo Man Sought on Warrant for Violating Probation
Police said Lathan Rosa, 30, is also wanted for questioning on an unrelated theft case.
Kona Airport Added to TSA’s PreCheck Program
The West Hawaii airport is one of three on the neighbor islands added to the program which allows select frequent travelers easier movement through checkpoints.
USDA Funding Wastewater Improvements for Kona Subdivision
A $4 million grant and $2.4 million loan will pay for sewer system enhancements for the Lono Kona subdivision in Kailua-Kona.
Council Committee to Consider Two GMO Bills
One of the bills would outlaw transgenic papayas after 30 months and includes a fine of up to $1,000 per day for violations.
Missing Kona Girl Found Unharmed
Kalehua Vea, who had been reported missing last week, was located this afternoon in North Kohala.
Police Taking Another Look at 40-year-old Murder
Detectives are using new technologies to reopen old cases, including the 1973 shooting death of a 23-year-old Kona woman.
Kenoi in Taiwan to Promote Big Island
The Big Island’s chief executive is among nine US mayors being hosted by the Republic of China at this year’s conference.
Civil Defense Siren Testing Set for Tuesday
Problems with siren operations can be reported to Hawaii County Civil Defense at 935-0031.
HELCO Seeking ‘Cleaner’ Diesel for Generation
The utility’s parent company is seeking up to 6.3 million gallons of biodiesel annually beginning in 2015 to generate power here and on Maui.
Unsealed Affadavit Details Threats Against Gabbard
Aniruddha Sherbow early this month left the congresswoman a profanity-laced voicemail threatening to kill her.
Police Ask For Help Locating Missing 14-Year-Old
Kalehua Vea has been missing from her Kailua-Kona home since Aug. 24.
Police Release Aug. 30 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
No Pacific-Wide Tsunami From Aleutian Islands Quake
The tremor with a preliminary magnitude of 7.0 struck near Adak Island at 6:25 a.m. today, Hawaii time.
Information Sought in Leilani Estates Car Theft
A man was assaulted and a blue 2005 Kia Optima stolen in the early morning hours of Tuesday, Aug. 20.
FBI Arrests Man for Alleged Threats Against Gabbard
The suspect was arrested in Tijuana, Mexico and turned over to the FBI in California.
Public’s Help Sought Finding Missing Puna Man
Zairon Leon Frazier was last seen in late July in the area of Kalapana Seaview Estates.
