West Hawai‘i News
UPDATE: Couple Sought for Questioning Located
The incident involved occurred at about 3 a.m. Aug. 6 in the parking lot at Coconut Island.
Police Seek Public’s Help Identifying Human Remains
Officers responding to a report found the decomposed body of a white male believed to be between 50 and 60 years old in a vacant lot on the south side of Ololi Road in Kailua-Kona.
Shutdown Closes Isle’s Biggest Attraction, Hawai`i Volcanoes
The loss of the 4,500 visitors who usually come through the national park’s gate daily will reduce revenues for the park and private businesses.
Body Discovered in Rubble of HOVE Fire
A lack of a nearby water source forced firefighters to shuttle water from a community water tank four miles away.
Thirty Meter Telescope Approval Challenged in Court
A coalition of native Hawaiians and environmentalists are seeking to stop construction of the world’s largest telescope near the summit of Mauna Kea.
No Advisories After Two 3+ Magnitude Big Isle Quakes
Two 3+ magnitude earthquakes were reported within 15 minutes of each other in the Hawaiʻi Island area this morning.
Kona Man Run Over in Early-Morning Fatality
Police said the victim was lying on Kuakini Highway when he was struck by a Kealakekua man who police suspect was driving under the influence of alcohol.
UPDATE: Kona Drowning Victim Identified
Attempts by paramedics to resuscitate the woman were unsuccessful.
Christies Plead Guilty in Federal Court; January Sentencing Set
Roger Christie pleaded to marijuana trafficking and tax evasion, and his wife, Share, pleaded guilty to possession and trafficking.
Police Release Sept. 27 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Waimea Program Focus on Native Hawaiian Mothers-To-Be
A grant to North Hawaii Community Hospital will allow the Waimea Women’s Center to implement a group method for pre-natal care.
Child Car Safety Seat Checks Offered Saturday
Certified technicians will provide inspections of installations of car seats and provide guidance on their use at the Central Fire Station in Hilo.
3.5 Earthquake Shakes Fern Acres
A preliminary magnitude 3.5 earthquake was reported at 8:36 a.m. HST on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2013, 11 miles south of Fern Acres on Hawaiʻi Island.
Two Men Sought by Police in Unrelated Cases
The public is being cautioned not to approach either Adrien Kalani or Mark Wirth, but to contact police with information about their whereabouts.
UPDATE: Missing Man Spotted, But Present Location Unknown
Richard Gomez, who had left Hilo Friday morning on a trip toward South Point, spent time with a ranger in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on Sunday.
Survey Says One in Six Adults Doesn’t Use Internet
But nearly half of those who aren’t using the internet personally have asked friends or relatives to go online for them, the Pew Research Center survey said.
Christies Scheduled to Enter Guilty Pleas Friday
Roger Christie and his wife, Share, had been scheduled for an Oct. 8 trial on a total of 15 federal charges related to the operation of the Hawaii Cannabis Ministry.
UPDATE: Ruling on Mathison’s Minimum Sentence to Wait
The Hawaii Paroling Authority has asked for additional information from the state’s attorney general before deciding on the former police sergeant’s case.
Seismologists’ Talks Precursor to ‘Great ShakeOut’
The presentations next week at UH-Hilo and Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park will include an overview of Hawaii’s past great quakes.
Center Offering High School Ag Internship Program
The program will provide high school students with hands-on experience on island farms.
