West Hawai‘i News
Former Big Isle Educator Retires Under Cloud
John Sosa, a former principal at Waiakea High School and island-wide deputy superintendent, is the subject of an internal investigation by the state DOE.
Supreme Court Upholds New Big Island Senate Seat
The high court affirmed an earlier ruling by a federal court in Hawaii that the state’s reapportionment plan did not violate the US Constitution.
Big Surf Coming; Hawaii Island Could See 20-Foot Waves
The National Weather Service is predicting waves of up to 50 feet across parts of the state.
Aerial Shooting of Sheep on Mauna Kea Scheduled
Six upcoming dates have been set for the effort mandated by a 1978 order by a federal court to protect the habitat of palila, an endangered endemic honeycreeper.
Velveeta Product Recalled Over Soy Ingredient
The packages of Kraft Velveeta Cheesy Skillets Singles Ultimate Cheesburger Mac failed to list in the ingredients that they contain soy, an allergen.
Kenoi Attending Mayors’ Conference in Washington DC
Kenoi will be joining the state’s other four mayors and members of President Obama’s cabinet to discuss issues that affect municipalities.
Kohala Man Missing Since Sunday
Police said Jonathan Riviera, 38, has a condition that requires medication.
Diver Off Kona Coast Died From Medical Condition
An autopsy showed that the California man had not drowned.
State Looking to Recruit Sheriff’s Deputies on Big Isle
The three-week recruitment period begins Saturday, Jan. 18.
Police Release Jan. 17 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Kona Mauka-Makai Road Project Moves to Final Phase
When completed in July, the La`aloa Avenue extension will provide the only access to Kuakini Highway along a 3.5-mile stretch of Ali`i Drive.
VIDEO: Coast Guard Rescues Fisherman Adrift Off Kona Coast
The fisherman whose vessel had run out of gas was located early this morning about nine miles off Kailua-Kona.
Big Isle Drought Declaration Triggers USDA Loan Assistance
The federal Department of Agriculture has issued the disaster declaration for both Hawaii and Maui counties.
Big Island Teachers Become Nationally Certified
The partnership with Kamehameha Schools is boosting the certified teacher growth rate in Hawaii.
Keck Plays Prominent Role at Astronomical Symposium
Findings involving the observatory atop Mauna Kea focused on early galaxy formation and exoplanets.
Hilo Woman Missing Since Saturday
Police are asking the public to help locate 32-year-old Malia Pelekane.
Kenoi Asks Lawmakers for Highway, University Projects
The Big Island’s mayor appeared before key legislative committees to ask for a new College of Pharmacy building and a four-lane highway between Keaau and Pahoa.
UPDATE: Man Wanted in Theft Case Surrenders to Police
Benjamin Fonseca turned himself in at the Hilo police station where he was arrested on suspicion of two thefts and 28 counts of forgery.
UPDATE: Fugitives Wanted on Bench Warrants Located
Police had asked for the public’s help locating Shaylyn Araw and Bryce Feary, both of whom were the subject of high-bail arrest warrants.
Dems Name Other Fifth House District Finalists
The others in the running to replace Rep. Denny Coffman were Kailua-Kona attorney Michael Matsukawa and Honaunau farmer Steve Sakala.
