West Hawai‘i News
Public Meetings Aimed at Commercial Boating Rules
The meetings scheduled for tonight in Hilo and Thursday in Kona will focus on proposed changes to regulations for commercial boating activities.
Electricity ‘Microgrid’ Focus of New Parker Ranch Subsidiary
The sprawling Waimea ranch is talking with investors about creating a power generation and distribution network for itself and surrounding areas.
Missing Pahoa Woman Located in Good Health
Danielle Caron, who had not been seen since March 6, was found in Honoka`a.
Civil Defense: Little Effect Locally From Chilean Earthquake
With little effect on Hawaii’s shores from the Chilean earthquake, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center cancelled the tsunami advisory at 7:25 a.m. today.
Honaunau Woman Charged in Credit Card Theft
Kimi Keani Bento has been accused of 19 offenses in connection with the theft in January and subsequent use of a credit card.
UPDATE: Tsunami Advisory Issued Warning of Strong Currents
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said no significant tsunami is expected from the Chilean earthquake, but strong currents could be generated.
Rain Just Keeps A-Coming; Flood Advisory No. 8 in Effect
Abundant low-level moisture pushed 24-hour rainfall totals to more than 4 inches at nine rain gauges in windward areas of the Big Island.
Physicians Selected for Hilo Residency Program
The four doctors comprise the first class at the Hawaii Island Family Residency Program, which is designed to counter the island’s growing physician shortage.
UPDATE: Kona Woman Held on $498,000 Bail in Shooting Incident
Randi-Keli K. Banagan was arrested Saturday on suspicion of shooting a man the day before while he was walking in a Holualoa subdivision with his girlfriend.
UPDATE: Flood Advisory Extended for East Hawaii
The unstable atmosphere left behind by a low-pressure trough was still prompting flood advisories in both East and West Hawaii.
Weekend Fires: Gas Leak Extinguished, Milolii Home Destroyed
Firefighters in Hilo were able to stop a leak in a stove gas line quickly, while a fire at a home in South Kona was already collapsing when a crew arrived.
Police Investigating Attempted Murder in Kona
A 26-year-old Holualoa man was treated for a gunshot wound and released following the incident this morning in a mauka Kona subdivision.
Flooding, Possible Thunderstorms, Predicted Through Saturday
A low-pressure system moving south over the islands is expected to bring heavy rains and the perhaps even hail over the state through at least Saturday night.
Police Release March 28 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Teen Missing From Her Hilo Home Since January
Police are asking for the public’s help locating Ululihi Watson-Hamilton.
Land Board to Take Up Kiholo Bay Master Plan
The state is asking the Board of Land and Natural Resources to approve the plan as well as a permit for a non-profit group to use the former Loretta Lynn home.
State’s Permit Requirement for Protests Unconstitutional, ACLU Says
The American Civil Liberties Union has filed a lawsuit in federal court charging that the state rules violate the First Amendment of the US Constitution.
Census Says Kauai Leading Growth, Hawaii County Third
The US Census Bureau said the Big Island trails both Kauai and Maui counties when it comes to recent population increases.
Funding Extended for UH-Hilo Tropical Ecosystem Research
The $5 million grant from the National Science Foundation funds the Tropical Conservation Biology and Environmental Science Program for another five years.
PISCES to Unveil Robotic Rover and Its Uses Friday
The Hilo-based space research facility will brief state lawmakers on its plans for the Canadian-built vehicle.
