West Hawaii News
Events Leading to National Meth Awareness Day
School rallies and art and pledge competitions are part of the preparations for Friday’s awareness day and beyond.
Christmas Tree Deliveries Delayed by Slugs and Wasps
The state is requiring shippers to provide workers to treat the infested trees under state supervision.
Abercrombie Puts PLDC Rules on Hold, Orders More Meetings
The governor has directed the controversial agency’s rule-making be delayed while public concerns are addressed.
Police Release Nov. 23 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Study to Focus on Hawaii’s Unique Insects and Spiders
A $2 million research project will look at how native arthropods adapted and changed as they were introduced to new environments.
Students Invited to Create Anti-Meth Pledge
The friendly competition for intermediate school students is being coordinated by the Hawaii Police Activities League.
Code Changed to Ease Permitting of Photovoltaic Systems
Residential solar systems no longer need to have an architect or structural engineer’s seal on building plans.
PTA Opening Areas to Bow and Bird Hunting
The Keamuku area will be opened to bow hunting of goats and pigs, and other areas will be opened for bird hunting.
Police Investigate Burglary at Kailua-Kona Movie Theater
Cash and electronic devices were stolen early Monday from the Makalapua Stadium Cinemas on Kamakaeha Street.
Torres Sought on Warrants and For Questioning
Michael Torres, 43, is wanted for questioning in connection with a drug case and a car-theft investigation.
Naniloa Staves Off Foreclosure With Bankruptcy Filing
The filing in US Bankruptcy Court in Honolulu came minutes before a judge was to rule on a motion to appoint a receiver to take control of the resort.
Alameda, 20, Wanted For Violating Probation
Police are advising the public not to contact or approach Michael Alameda, who may be in the South Kohala area.
Humane Society Fundraiser Saturday at Downtown Gallery
The High Fire Hawaii Gallery and Studio will host the second annual “Art Helps” fundraiser from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Hearing Set on Aquarium Fish Collecting Rule Changes
The proposed amendments would also ban taking of a variety of inshore sharks and rays, and two predators of crown-of-thorns starfish.
Big Island’s Police Department Awarded Accreditation
The recognition by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies was the culmination of an eight-year effort.
Woman Sought For Fraudulent Use of Credit Card
Police said the woman illegally used a credit card at least twice.
UPDATE: Police Locate Missing Kealakekua Woman
Makiko Hashimoto, who also goes by the name Kayo, was last seen in Kealakekua at 5 p.m.
Fire Destroys Kona Structure; Main House Saved
Neighbors with garden hoses and firefighters were able to keep the blaze from spreading to other buildings.
Maeda Nominated to Be County’s Next Clerk
Incoming County Council Chairman J Yoshimoto has named Stewart Maeda to replace current County Clerk Jamae Kawauchi.
