West Hawai‘i News
Oregon Niece Adds To Helene Hale’s Scholarship Fund
The trust will augment a 2013 scholarship bequest from the late Heléne Hale herself that benefits UH-Hilo students pursuing teaching careers.
Massive Eruptions On Jupiter Moon Surprise Researchers
Io, the innermost of Jupiter’s four large “Galilean” moons, is the only known place in the solar system with volcanoes erupting extremely hot lava like that seen on Earth.
Aquarium Fish Collector Charged With Terroristic Threatening
Jay Lovell is accused of ripping the regulator out of the mouth of environmental activist Rene Umberger
Most Big Island Public Schools Open Friday
Police urge motorists to be cautious and allow time for heavier traffic, especially during morning and afternoon hours.
New ‘Hawaiʻi Island’s Most Wanted’ Airs Friday
The episode includes a couple whose video images were captured during a recent theft reported at a Hilo department store.
Concussions Topic Of North Hawaii Hospital Talk
Melissa Roalstad co-founded Think Head First, LLC, devoted to raising consciousness about and helping to coordinate recovery from concussive injury.
State Seeks Forest Legacy Program Applicants
The Hawai‘i Forest Legacy Program works to promote sustainable, healthy forests.
Land Board Clears Way For 30m Telescope Construction
The $1.3 billion telescope would allow researchers to study planets in our solar system, explore other galaxies and help determine the age of the oldest stars in the universe.
Hōnaunau Man Dies From July 3 Shooting
A suspect, Monte Moreau, was arrested at the scene and had been charged with attempted murder.
Infant death In Kona Reclassified As Murder
Extensive testing and analysis concluded the infant died from complications as a result of blunt force injuries.
Brinkman Named Interim Regional Hospital Director
Brinkman first joined Hilo Medical Center in 2007 as the chief nurse executive and was named regional chief operating officer in early 2014.
Four Wanted For Credit Card Fraud
The card was stolen Wednesday (July 23) from a car on Kuakini Highway and then used at a Kailua-Kona business three times, police said in a release.
Asuncion Held For Three Attempts To Kill Cops
Riley Asuncion, 38, of Puna allegedly assaulted a woman and stole her SUV , then allegedly tried to run down a couple of investigating police officers.
House Passes Bill Boosting International Tourism to US
The measure would extend Brand USA, a promotional program funded by a fee paid by international travelers and matched by the private sector.
Weather Service Watching Systems in Eastern Pacific
One located 1,400 miles from the Big Island has a 30% chance of developing into a cyclone.
Presentations to Educate Kupuna on Fraud Issues
A coalition of county and state agencies will hold the four events islandwide to help senior citizens avoid Medicare, securities and other types of fraud.
Food Establishments to Receive Color-Coded Placards
The new law establishes the use of green, yellow or red cards to indicate each business’ status following food-safety inspections.
Big Island Escapes Most of Wali’s Wrath
Oahu received the heaviest rains of more than an inch per hour which were triggered when Wali’s moisture hit a low-pressure system sitting near Kauai.
Public’s Help Sought in Stolen Credit Card Case
They are trying to identify a man observed using the credit card at a Hilo convenience store last year.
Kona Hospital Auxiliary Awards Six Nursing Scholarships
The $15,000 provided to the nursing students is designed to assist Kona Community Hospital in meeting future nursing needs, the auxiliary said.
