West Hawai‘i News
Hazardous Waste Collections This Weekend in Waimea, Pahoa
Oil-based paints, automotive fluids, batteries and pesticides are among the waste that will be collected.
Lost Birdwatcher Rescued Off Saddle Road
The 65-year-old tourist began hiking toward Saddle Road early Friday and was rescued that night.
Police Ask Public’s Help Locating Naalehu Woman
Maffriette Silk, who police said requires medication, was last seen Feb. 5 in Kona.
DOE Convenes Panel to Review Pilot Sex-Ed Program
Pono Choices has been the subject of criticism by Republican lawmakers and of more than 100 pieces of written testimony from the public.
Regents Approve 30m Telescope Lease; Permit Under Cloud
University of Hawaii regents approved a sublease for the Thirty Meter Telescope the same day the permit for the project was being debated in a Hilo courtroom.
Seminar Saturday on Home Loans for Veterans
The seminar being offered by a VA-approved lender will focus on recent changes to again allow veterans to obtain VA loans on homes with water catchment systems.
Police Release Feb. 21 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Program Would Assist Disadvantaged Native Hawaiian Teens
The RISE after-school program would enlist the help of the University of Hawaii at Hilo to provide mentoring, academic and career planning.
Honoka`a Bridge to Close Next Week for Renovations
The project for the Kukuiaonanipahu Stream Bridge on Ohia Street will involve new decking and other improvements.
DBEDT: Construction Leading Recession Recovery
The report from the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism said construction added more jobs than any other industry in Hawaii in 2013.
Police Investigating Injuries to Kona Infant
The 2-month-old Holualoa boy was taken by a family member to Kona Community Hospital Tuesday night and transferred Wednesday to The Queen’s Medical Center.
VA Reverses Policy; Loans for Homes on Catchment OK
The Department of Veterans Affairs will again process new or refinanced loans on homes with water catchment as long as certain guidelines are followed.
Legislature Trying Again for Election-Day Voter Registration
House Bill 2590 looks to resolve differences between the House and Senate that killed the effort in last year’s legislative session.
Volunteers Needed to Inform Beach-Goers About Reef Etiquette
The volunteers would receive training to educate visitors to Waialea Bay and Paniau Beach in South Kohala.
Hawaii Makes Top Ten in 2013 LEEDS Ranking
The North Kohala Public Library in Kapaau, which received a Gold certification, has solar panels, wind turbines and other environmentally friendly features.
Michael Wilson Appointed to Hawaii Supreme Court
Wilson, a judge since 2000, is a former director of the Department of Land and Natural Resources and member of the Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commission.
AhLoo Located, Charged with Domestic Abuse
The 34-year fugitive was the subject of a notice issued by police on Thursday.
Police Department Recognizes 22 New Officers
The recruits, who have completed six months of intensive training, will now undergo four months of on-the-job experience before becoming solo officers.
Civil Defense to Test Hapuna Siren Thursday
Officials said the departure from the usual siren testing at the beginning of each month is necessary to evaluate the siren in South Kohala.
