West Hawai‘i News
Deadline for Voter Registration Oct. 6
Drive-thru locations, including the one featured here on Kilauea Ave., will be open on Oct. 4 and Oct. 6 to register voters. File Photo.
Well Breakdown Prompts Water Conservation
The Department of Water Supply is asking for voluntary water conservation in North Kona due to a broken well.
DOH Extends Public Comment Period Regarding Cesspools
Informational meetings will be held in Kailua-Kona on Oct. 9 and Hilo on Oct. 16.
New Outdoor Warning Sirens to be Tested Thursday
The new sirens are part of a state project to fill coverage gaps and modernize ways of getting warning messages out to the community.
DUI Arrests Fall Further Below Last Year’s Numbers
DUI arrests are down over 11 percent from 2013 (as of Sept. 28). Major traffic accidents, however, are still above last year’s numbers.
Barking Dog Leads to Kona Break-In Arrest
One of the two suspects involved in Sunday’s break-in remains unidentified, and authorities ask for the community’s help in finding that individual.
Fire Department Responds to Alii Drive Blaze
The cause of Tuesday’s fire on Alii Drive is undetermined.
Police Arrest 11 Last Week for DUI Offenses
Whie DUI arrests remain down from last year, major traffic accidents are still beyond last year’s numbers by over 12 percent.
Police Arrest Kailua-Kona Pair in Stolen Boat Case
Two suspects, Michael James McCrum and Isaac Carl Akina, are alleged to have broken into a boat owner’s home and stolen an outboard motor from the man’s boat.
Major Traffic Accidents Up Over 13% From 2013
While the amount of major traffic accidents have remained elevated this year, DUI arrests and traffic fatalities are on a downward trend from last year’s numbers.
Lava Flow Moving North Toward Kaohe Boundary
The June 27 Kilauea lava flow gained 150 yards between Saturday and Sunday morning, bringing the flow closer to the Kaohe Homesteads boundary.
ACLU Files First Amendment Lawsuit Challenging Local Panhandling Law
A lawsuit filed Wednesday argues that certain Hawai’i County codes unconstitutionally prohibit panhandling.
Lava Flow Update for Sept. 10
The June 27th lava flow that continues to pose a threat to Hawai’i Island’s Puna District has advanced approximately 250 yards since yesterday.
Police Seek Help Identifying Forgery Suspect
Man suspected of using counterfeit money at a fast-food restaurant in downtown Hilo.
Lava Could Reach Pahoa Road by Sept. 24
HVO reports June 27 flow could reach Pahoa Government Road within 16-18 days.
Ka`u Man Arrested on Suspicion of Attempted Murder
While the attempted murder charge remains under investigation, Rayner Kinney is in court to face drug and protective order charges.
Police Release Aug. 29 List of Arrest Warrants
Police ask that anyone who knows the whereabouts of a person on this list call the Police Department’s non-emergency line at 935-3311.
HVO, Civil Defense Give Latest Lava Flow Update
HVO scientist Jim Kauahikaua and Civil Defense head Daryl Oliveira provided updates to a crowd of hundreds at the Pahoa Community Center last night.
State Supreme Court Dismisses ACLU Voting Suit
A lawsuit filed on behalf of the American Civil Liberties Union asking the State Supreme Court to allow voters affected by Tropical Storm Iselle to cast a vote for the August primary election has been dismissed.
Hawai`i County Police Locate Missing Teenager
Hawai`i County Police report 16-year-old Shania Akiona of Kailua-Kona was found unharmed about 5 p.m. Wednesday.
