West Hawai‘i News
Fire Department Welcomes 13 Graduating Recruits
The members of the 42nd Fire Fighter Recruit Class have undergone 12 months of intensive fire, rescue and medical training.
Man Wanted for Probation Violations Frequents South Kohala
The 5-foot-11 Hakunaalii Kane is also wanted on three outstanding contempt warrants.
Waiakea Uka Park Latest to Receive New Playground
The park on Ainaola Drive in mauka Hilo is among six keiki playground projects initiated in Hawaii County over the past several years.
Money Released for Queen Kaahumanu Widening Project
Other infrastructure funding was released for drainage improvements at Hakalau Bridge and for a study of navigation and surge effects at Hilo Harbor.
Funding Boosted For Battle Against Coffee Berry Borer
The US Department of Agriculture has committed another $700,000 to help control the beetle which has caused $9 million in damage to Hawaii coffee crops.
Louie: State Won’t Defend Outdated Same-Sex Law
Hawaii’s attorney general says there’s no point in responding to an appeal of a state statute that’s been rejected by courts and overridden by a new law.
Man Wanted on Outstanding Warrant, and For Questioning
Kaina Black is homeless but is known to frequent the Kona and South Kohala areas.
UH-Hilo Faculty Honored at Hawaii Book Awards Ceremony
English Professor Mark Panek won the top award in literature for a novel about a Hawaii at a crossroads following the death of a longtime political patriarch.
Public’s Help Sought Locating Missing Pahoa Woman
The family of Melissa Rigby, 43, has not heard from her since Tuesday.
UPDATE: HOVE Well Working, Conservation Still Requested
The pump at the facility is operating again, but users are being asked to conserve water, and standpipes for commercial water haulers are closed until Monday.
UH-Hilo Announces Dorrance Scholarship Winners
The scholarships provide students who are the first in the family to attend college with $8,000 annually for four years and other benefits.
Police Release May 2 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Kindergarten Now Mandatory for 5-Year-Olds in Hawaii
The new law, which will be in effect for the upcoming school year, applies to children turning 5 years old by July 31.
UPDATE: Weather Service Cancels Flood Advisory for Big Isle
Areas such as Hamakua and Hilo received more than four inches of rain since 11 p.m. Wednesday.
Help Sought Solving Kona Store Robbery Last Weekend
The pair of robbers entered the store on Kuakini Highway at about 3 a.m. Saturday, took cash and cigarettes and then fled on foot.
Honoka`a Teenager Missing For Two Years Located
Abcidy Santos, who had been reported missing from her home in February 2012, was located today in good health.
Company Indicted for Release of Contaminated Water on Oahu
Waste Management of Hawaii, which also operates a Big Island landfill, has been accused of criminal conduct in its management of the Waimanalo Gulch landfill.
Gabbard Hosting Virtual Town Hall Meeting Thursday
The event hosted on her Facebook page and website provides an opportunity for live online discussions through social media profiles.
Obama Unsuccessful in Urging Senate to Follow Hawaii’s Lead
The president failed in an attempt today to sway Senate Republicans to abandon their filibuster blocking a bill to increase the federal minimum wage to $10.10.
