West Hawaii News
New Hilo Adult Care Center Receives State Grant
Other state CIP grants are going to the Kahilu Theatre Foundation and the Hawaii County Economic Opportunity Council.
Health Officials Launch Pertussis Vaccination Campaign
The campaign is aimed at pregnant women as well as caregivers for infants which are most susceptible to whooping cough.
Budget Negotiations Pau; UHH Pharmacy School Building Left Out
Despite intense lobbying by the Hilo community, a $38 million Senate appropriation for a permanent home for the school did not make the final cut.
Pavao Confirmed as Member of State Water Commission
The retired chief of the Hawaii County Department of Water Supply received strong support from a variety of groups and individuals.
UPDATE: HOVE Well Spigot Station Operational Again
The county Department of Water Supply made good on its intention to provide residents of the Ocean View area with access to water by noon.
New Guinea Hit by Fifth Strong Quake in Six Weeks
LIke the others, this one failed to generate a Pacific-wide tsunami.
New Superintendent Named to West Hawaii National Parks
The National Park Service has named Tammy Duchesne as the new superintendent of Pu’uhonua O Honaunau National Historic Park and Kaloko-Honokohau National Historic Park in west Hawai’i.
More Blasting Scheduled This Week in Waimea
Additional blasting will be done Wednesday through Friday for the DHHL’s Lalamilo subdivision near the Waimea Transfer Station.
UPDATE: Missing Lanai Boy Found; Charges Filed
The 54-year-woman, Katherine Ruth Hunter, allegedly failed to return her grandson to his mother on Lanai who has legal custody of the child.
Police, Family Still Looking for Jensen Yadao
The 21-year-old Hilo man has not been in contact with his family since March 10.
Mizuno Reconfirmed as Regent; Vote Not Unanimous This Time
Two senators voted against Mizuno for failing to speak out against what they see as problems facing the university.
Law Requires Contraception Info, Services for Sex Assault Victims
The newly enacted Act 21 requires Hawaii hospitals to offer emergency contraception information and services for victims of rape.
Kailua-Kona Resident Heinicke Sought by Police
Police are advising the public not to approach Nohea Gene Heinicke but to call the department at 935-3311.
Ground-Breaking Female TV Exec Dies in Kona
Deanne Berkley, who broke the glass ceiling when it came to television executives, died early this month in her adopted home of Kailua-Kona.
College, Job Prep Focus of Conference For Kealakehe High Seniors
The conference will be held Tuesday, April 23, at the Old Kona Airport Pavilion.
Help Needed Identifying Man Using Stolen Credit Card
The unidentified person fraudulently used the credit card in businesses in Hilo and Puna on March 24.
Coast Guard Medevacs Seaman to Hilo Airport
A helicopter met the motor tanker 92 miles from Hilo and transported the 58-year-old crew member to Hilo and a waiting ambulance.
Activities Vary at Hawaii Volcanoes for National Park Week
The park will waive entry fees and offer a variety of free hikes next week.
UPDATE: Legislature Urges Congress to Award Medal of Honor
The legislation asks Congress to give the nation’s highest military honor to Lt. John Ku`ulei Kauhaihao of Honaunau for his bravery in Vietnam.
