West Hawai‘i News
Flood Advisory Issued for South Kohala
The National Weather Service said rain was falling at a rate of more than an inch an hour in the area of the Saddle Road junction with Highway 190.
Energy Lecture Series to Feature CEO of Hawaiian Electric
Dick Rosenblum will speak April 7 in the fourth of five free lectures held on energy issues at Kona’s NELHA Gateway Visitor Center.
Saturday is Final Day of 2014 Humpback Whale Count
The count, which helps researchers monitor the whale population, is held on the last Saturday in January, February and March — peak whale season in Hawaii.
Police Looking to Identify Assault Suspects
Two men are wanted in connection with an alleged attack on a 51-year-old man early Monday near the intersection of Kilauea Avenue and Aupuni Street.
Papaikou Resident Finalist in Innovation Competition
John Burns, a graduate student in marine biology, wants to provide waterproof computers to reef-watchers.
Honoka`a Park Gets New Playground Equipment
The $295,000 project is part of ongoing efforts to improve playground equipment for Big Island keiki.
VIDEO: New Satellite Providing Greater Insight on Rainfall
The Global Precipitation Measurement spacecraft augments the mission of a satellite launched in 1997 to study rainfall in the tropics.
16-Year-Old Mountain View Boy Missing
Police are looking for Rillian Woods, who was last seen Feb. 28 in Nanawale Estates.
Culinary Arts Classic Set for April 4
The renowned event held by the Hawaii Community College Culinary Arts Program provides food for both the palate and the eye.
Correa, Okinaka Honored for Service to Community
The Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawaii last week issued its awards for police officer and firefighter of the year.
Konawaena Middle School Student Wins State Spelling Bee
Christianne Abella is the second student from the Kealakekua school to win the statewide competition in the past three years.
More Kayakers Rescued Off Kohala Coastline
Strong northeasterly winds and offshore currents resulted in the second rescue of kayakers in less than a week.
Man Charged in Burglaries in Hilo, Kona
Initially arrested for marijuana but later charged with 30 offenses connected with burglaries, Christopher Perkins was being held on $334,000 bail.
Ashida, Yoshimoto Among Candidates for District Court Judgeship
The county’s corporation counsel and the chairman of the Hawaii County Council are among six nominees from the Judicial Selection Commission.
Missing Man, Infant Daughter Located Safe
The estranged husband had taken his daughter from home of relatives for a trip to Kona, but was not heard from until the following month.
16-Year-Old Hilo Boy Missing for Past Week
Delvionte “Devy” Cooper was last seen in Hilo on the morning of March 14.
UPDATE: New Flood Advisory Issued, This One for Ka`u
The National Weather Service issued a second flood advisory today, the latest involving heavy rain falling in Wood Valley and scheduled to remain in place until at least 4:30 p.m.
La`aloa Project Work Hours Extended to 5:30 p.m.
The contractor will operate under the extended hours through the end of April; the project will also include one-lane closures on Ali`i Drive next week.
Police Release March 21 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Two Helicopters Assist in Kayakers’ Rescue
The two people in the boat apparently were taken several miles off the North Kohala coast by a rip current.
