West Hawai‘i News
House Budget Big on Big Island
The House version of the state CIP budget, which will next be considered by the Senate, contains $436 million for projects in Hawaii County.
Pahoa Woman Missing Since March 6
Danielle Caron is 4-foot-11 tall, and known to frequent Keaau, Kalapana and other parts of Puna.
Mokulele Will Honor Its Flights Bought On Go!
The Kona-based interisland carrier will not be affected by the Go! closure and will honor its tickets that were purchased through Go!.
County Attacks Fire Ants At Richardson Ocean Park
The county is trying to combat colonies of the ‘little fire ants,’ which can cause a painful sting, at the popular beach park in Keaukaha.
Man Accused of Boarding Dive Boat, Punching Captain
Police said Cheyenne Gaspar boarded the vessel off Kohanaiki Beach Park, assaulted the captain and then jumped off the boat.
Australian Educator Picked to Head HCC’s Kona Center
Kenneth “Marty” Fletcher, who has ties to Oahu, has been named the new director of Hawai‘i Community College’s University Hawaii Center, West Hawaii.
Weather Service Issues High Wind Watch for Weekend
Trade winds of 35 to 45 mph with gusts of up to 65 mph are expected, especially in leeward sections like South Kohala.
Police Release March 14 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Kona Teen Missing Since Feb. 24
Police are asking for the public’s help locating 16-year-old Shellsea Gouiveia-Asuncion.
Ka`u Man Shoots Neighbor, Then Himself
The 37-year-old victim in the attempted murder-suicide is listed in critical but stable condition at an Oahu hospital.
UPDATE: Body Found Monday Identified, Was Victim of Homicide
Police said dental records identified the remains as those of a 37-year-old Kailua-Kona man who had been missing since Thanksgiving.
Public Invited to Submit Properties for Open Space Program
The nominations will be reviewed and prioritized by the county’s Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Commission.
House Approves Its Version of State Budget
The $12 billion supplemental spending plan for the upcoming fiscal year funds a new pharmacy school building, and part of the cost of a new Kona courthouse.
Sentencing of Christies Delayed Again, Now Set for April 28
Five of their 12 co-defendants from the Hilo cannabis ministry bust have already learned the outcome of their cases, with sentencing scheduled for six more.
Kona Forum to Focus on Water Issues
The talk-story session organized by state Rep. Nicole Lowen is scheduled for March 20 at the West Hawaii Civic Center.
Police to Meet With Community March 18 in Na`alehu
The meeting, part of a series of district meetings held islandwide, is designed to allow community members to meet police officers and to discuss concerns.
17-Year-Old Hilo Girl Missing Since Late February
Brianna Freitas-Jones was last seen in Hilo on Feb. 28.
Kakesako Named Deputy Director for Department of Agriculture
The new second-in-command at the DOA previously worked as a legislative administrator for two Big Island senators.
FBI Searching Big Island for Alleged Terrorist Fugitive
The FBI is offering a reward of $250,000 for Daniel Andreas San Diego, who the agency believes could be in Puna.
Human Remains Found in South Kohala
An autopsy has been ordered to determine the cause of death of the remains located by police Monday between Puako Beach Drive and Queen Kaahumanu Highway.
