West Hawai‘i News
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.
Hawaii Volcanoes Reports 1.5M Visitors in 2013
The figure reflected a nearly 7% increase over visitors from the year before.
Hawaii Meth Project Seeking Advisory Council Members
Candidates for the 2014-15 Teen Advisory Council include all high school students entering grade 9 or higher this fall.
HCC Student Named Hawaii’s New Century Scholar
Edward Bufil of Pepeekeo, who aspires to be a park ranger, has a long list of involvement in conservation and other forestry activities.
Biodiesel Expert to Speak on ‘Fuels and Transportation’
Kelly King, co-founder of Pacific Biodiesel Technologies, will be the latest speaker on a series of energy lectures being held at the NELHA Gateway center.
Man Arrested for Allegedly Operating Boat Under the Influence
The man was operating a commercial diving boat which allegedly drifted off while its customers were still in the water.
Judge Orders County to Stop Registering GMO Farmers
Judge Greg Nakamura issued the temporary restraining order in response to a lawsuit filed this week challenging the law approved late last year.
House Committee Earmarks $40M for New Kona Courthouse
The state Judiciary has long noted the need to consolidate Kona’s court operations which are currently spread across three locations.
Police Release March 7 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
