West Hawaii News
Meeting Next Week to Update Public on Kona Airport Expansion
Three House members from West Hawaii will also be present to discuss legislative issues.
Hazardous Waste Collections This Weekend in Waimea, Pahoa
Automotive fluids, batteries and pesticides are among the waste that will be collected by the county.
Abandoned Rental Car Removed From Mauna Kea Summit
The car that had rolled down a slope sans passengers was retrieved without incident Tuesday.
Bill Decriminalizing Marijuana Passes Senate Committee
The bill would make possession of less than an ounce of marijuana a civil violation carrying a maximum fine of $100.
Public Asked to Help Find Missing Papa`aloa Woman
Kelie Sensano was last seen at 11 a.m. Saturday in Papa`aloa.
Waikoloa Man Charged With Meth Trafficking
Police said Paul Solis Jr., 46, was released after posting $36,750 in bail.
Visitors to Hawaii Volcanoes Spent $97 Million, Report Says
The report conducted by Michigan State University for the National Park Service said the spending supported 1,177 local jobs.
Man Charged in Kailua-Kona Home Invasion
The Kona man was one of a pair who allegedly threatened two men in an apartment at gunpoint before assaulting them and stealing money and marijuana.
Foul Play Not Suspected in Death of Baby in Bed
The mother told police that she found her 2-month-old daughter unresponsive in bed early this morning.
Hilo, Pahoa Hit With Nearly a Foot of Rain
Those were among the hardest hit areas from the storm that began Thursday.
Governor Releases Kona Airport, Hilo Harbor Funds
Kona International Airport’s terminal building will get a new roof, and work will be done near Hilo Harbor to improve the flow of cargo into the port.
Police Investigating Drowning of Toddler in Kona
The victim’s mother told police the 18-month-old boy wandered off while playing in a vacant lot.
Flags to Fly at Half-Staff Sunday for Helene Hale
Hawaii’s governor has ordered the action to honor the veteran Big Island lawmaker, whose services are also being held that day.
Inouye Tributes Include Renaming UHH College of Pharmacy
A ceremony at the University of Hawaii at Manoa today follows Thursday’s actions by the Board of Regents to rename facilities across the state in his honor.
Police Release Feb. 22 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Car Careens From Summit After Restroom Stop
A tourist couple who drove a rented car to the top of Mauna Kea Sunday ended up having to find another way back down the mountain.
UPDATE: Flash Flood Watch Extended Through Saturday Afternoon
Heavy rain continues to be forecast for windward areas and up to a foot of snow is expected on mountain summits.
Kona Women Charged in Robbery of 13-year-old Girl
The women are accused of attacking the girl at a bus stop and stealing her backpack.
Simeon Fails to Make Final Cut on Top Chef
The Hilo native and now Maui chef failed to make it into the top two Wednesday night.
Kona Man Indicted in Jan. 17 Airplane Hijacking Hoax
The FBI said Timothy David Hershman faces up to five years in federal prison if convicted of the charge.
