West Hawai‘i News
UPDATE: Tropical Storm Ana Gaining Strength
As of 5 a.m., Tropical Storm Ana is located about 885 miles ESE of Hilo and 945 miles ESE of Kailua-Kona.
HPD Charges Pair in Kapa’au Burglary Case
The couple allegedly stole $3,000 worth of items from a home on Lehu’ula Circle on Oct. 5.
Two-C Could Become Hurricane by Wednesday
Forecasters say that warm water and other factors may keep the storm from diminishing before it closes in on the islands.
New Policy on E-Cigs to Mirror Regular Cigarette Ban
Electronic cigarettes are now prohibited in all State government buildings. The new policy will mirror the current law for regular combustible cigarettes.
Tropical Depression Two-C East-Southeast of the Islands
The Central Pacific Hurricane Center says that there is an 80 percent chance that Two-C becomes a tropical cyclone.
Police Release Oct. 10 List of Arrest Warrants
The list informs both the public and the persons sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
Water Shutoff Scheduled for Oct. 16 in North Kona
Customers in the Iokepa Subdivision, Wai’ono Meadows, and Wai’aha Farms in North Kona will temporarily lose water service on Oct. 16.
Weekly DUI Stats: 28 Arrested on Big Island Roads
DUI arrests are down 10.5 percent as compared to this time last year. Major accidents, however, are still up by 11.4 percent.
Police Release Oct. 3 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Two West Hawai’i Transfer Stations Will Close for Ironman
Road closures from the Ironman Triathlon will close two West Hawaii Transfer Stations.
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.
