West Hawai‘i News
Kona Man Found Guilty of Crystal Meth Distribution
33-year-old Kali Lotoaiki Laulea of Kona faces up to 40 years in prison and a $5 million fine.
June 27 Lava Flow Creeps Toward Kaohe Homesteads
Recent breakout advances toward the eastern boundary of the Wao Kele O Puna Forest Reserve.
Keck Observatory Spots ‘Monster Galaxy’ Formation
Record-setting find offers a glimpse into the violent nature of the early universe.
Big Island High Schools Among ‘Most Improved’
Students from Hilo, Honoka`a, Kohala and Konawaena High schools achieved significantly higher test scores in 2014, while other area schools saw improvements in graduation rates.
Police Arrest 26 Motorists for DUI Offenses
Arrests come amid a marked increase in major accidents on Big Island roadways.
No Tsunami Advisory After 7.0 Peru Quake
The large earthquake came just hours after a 6.0 quake struck northern California.
Former State Legislator Bob Herkes Dies
Herkes served on the Hawai`i County Council, Hawai`i state Senate, and Hawai`i state House of Representatives.
UPDATE: USGS Monitoring Potential Lava Flow Threat to Homes
If the June 24 lava flow continues to advance, it could threaten residential areas and infrastructure, according to HVO scientists.
Weekend Military Convoys to Travel Big Island Highways
Motorists using Queen K, Saddle Road and other Big Island roadways are advised to use caution.
Scammers Target Hawai`i Island Electric Customers
Unidentified callers have reportedly requested social security information from Hawai`i Electric Light customers.
ACLU: Puna Residents Denied Right To Vote
The ACLU is suing over the right to vote and does not challenge the results of any particular race or endorse any campaign.
UPDATE: Officials Locate Missing Inmate
Hawaii Island officials have arrested a 46-year-old Kona man on suspicion of escaping from the Hale Nani correctional facility early Thursday morning.
Hawai`i Island Inmate Reported Missing
Inmate Sean Duyser went missing from the Hale Nani Work Reintegration Center in Hilo at about 3 a.m.
UPDATE: Abercrombie Requests Major Disaster Declaration by Obama
Draft request comes nearly two weeks after Iselle made landfall in Hawaii.
Volcano and Earthquake Monitoring Resumes after Iselle
The US Geological Survey’s Hawaiian Volcano Observatory resumed full monitoring of volcanoes and earthquakes on Wednesday, Aug. 13, five days after topical storm Iselle knocked out power to parts of the island and left the center less than fully operational.
Hurricane Center Eyeing Karina, Lowell
Tropical Storm Karina is located more than a thousand miles east of the Big
Island.
Some In Puna May Be Weeks Away From Power
Service was restored to 400 customers Sunday while an estimated 1,500 customers remain without power, HELCO said.
Two Women Die In Separate Single-Car Crashes
A 25-year-old women in Hawaiian Paradise Park died Sunday, and a 90-year-old women in Kailua died Thursday.
Schatz Beats Hanabusa in Controversial Puna Primary
Senator edges out his opponent the day after a Big Island judge rejected a restraining order to postpone the election.
