West Hawai‘i News
UPDATE: Driver of Truck Uninjured in Highway 190 Rollover
Traffic was detoured to Kaiminani Drive and Waikolola Road for about five hours while a fire department hazmat crew cleaned up spilled waste oil and solvent.
Waimea Woman Charged With Forging Checks
Josephine Miranda, 23, is accused of stealing a checkbook and then forging and cashing two of the checks.
Cost of State ID Cards to Double May 1
The state Department of Transportation is also changing the documents required to prove residence to obtain a Hawaii driver’s license.
Police Release April 17 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Smartphone App to Diagnose Virus in Papayas on Oahu
Designed primarily for the Honolulu area, the app will help UH researchers test a theory that transgenic varieties have reduced the extent of ringspot virus.
Hilo Attorney Henry T. Nakamoto Named Family Court Judge
A litigator in family and real estate law for the past 18 years, Nakamoto will serve a six-year term is subject to Senate confirmation.
Police Still Seeking Man Considered Armed and Dangerous
Keahi Sale is wanted on no-bail warrants and for questioning in other investigations.
VIDEO: Keaau Students Share Volcano Trip Via Internet
Students on Oahu and in Mexico took part in a virtual field trip as the Big Island students explored Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
Fire Department to Provide Activities for Explorers
An informational meeting on available activities for either male or female participants in the Boy Scouts Explorer Program will be held Wednesday night in Hilo.
Red Cross Recruiting Disaster Volunteers in Kona
Volunteers must attend a series of four basic disaster courses held on two consecutive Saturdays; the next series begins on April 26.
Taser Not a Factor in Hatori’s Death, Autopsy Shows
A pathologist said high levels of methamphetamine, an enlarged heart and the physical struggle with police resulted in Randall Hatori’s death.
Power Line Work to Close One Lane of Hwy 190
The lane closures will last from April 21 to July 31, and will be done Monday through Saturday in the area between the Waikoloa junction and Puuanahulu.
Legislature Approves Two-Year Study of Hemp
The bill authorizes the UH College of Agriculture and Human Resources to study hemp for use as a biofuel feedstock and to remove contaminants from soil.
Hilo Man Wanted for Parole Violation
The public is being advised not to approach Dale Arruda, who is known to frequent the Puna area.
UPDATE: Advisory Extended for Gusty Trade Winds
Northeasterly winds with gusts of up to 50 mph are now expected until Tuesday night.
Total Lunar Eclipse Tonight — And Weather Forecast’s Hopeful
The eclipse will begin at 7:58 p.m. and end at 11:33 p.m., with totality — and possibly a blood-red moon — between 9:06 p.m. and 10:24 p.m.
Hele-On Bus to Begin New Stop at UH-Hilo
Virtually all of the routes that involve Hilo, including those coming into the city from Pahoa, Volcano and Waimea, will be stopping at the university.
Stover to Shutter Dental Practice, Newspaper Reports
The dentist and surgeon who has been the target of a dozen complaints filed with state regulators is stopping work as of today, a Honolulu newspaper reports.
Public Meeting in Kona Next Week on County Budget
The public will have a chance to weigh in on the budget Tuesday at the West Hawaii Civic Center; the County Council will vote on the spending plan in May and June.
