West Hawaii News
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.
Police Looking To Connect Stolen Laptops With Owners
The computers were recovered in Kona during the execution of a search warrant in a drug case.
No Hawaii Threat From Kuril Islands Quake
The 6.8 magnitude tremor occurred in one of the world’s most seismically active areas.
70-Year-Old Visitor Drowns Snorkeling Near Puako
Bystanders tried to revive the California woman after she was pulled from the water.
Grading Done on Western End of Saddle Road; Paving Next
The 10.3-mile Keamuku phase will bypass the Seven Steps and connect with Highway 190 two miles south of the Waikoloa Road.
Astronomers in Hawaii Find Possible Rogue Planet
The object was found using the Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope on Mauna Kea and studied further using the Very Large Telescope in Chile.
UPDATE: Regents, Greenwood Say Relationship ‘Strong’
The university’s Board of Regents and its president have apparently settled their differences.
Police Release Nov. 15 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Leonid Meteor Shower Arriving This Weekend
Weather-permitting, the Leonid meteor shower will be visible in the eastern night sky over the next several nights.
Yoshimoto Will Be Next County Council Chairman
The veteran council member will lead three incumbents and six newcomers after they are sworn into office on Dec. 3.
Big Island, Nation Observe Recycles Day on Thursday
The day celebrates recycling, composting and reusing efforts.
UH Forester To Talk Koa Tonight in Hilo
J.B. Friday will give a presentation at the Mokupapapa Discovery Center in Hilo on efforts to restore koa forests.
No Tsunami From Earthquake in Chile
No significant damage was reported from the 6.1-magnitude tremor.
UPDATE: Leeward Fire Hazard Warning Follows Dry October
Records were set in 19 areas across the state for the driest October on record.
Body at Campsite Identified As Homeless Man
Dental Records showed that the man was 48-year-old Terry Lee Day, who was known to frequent the Ocean View area.
Lecture on Kona Oral Histories Wednesday at Civic Center
It is the latest in the Kona Historical Societies’ Hanohano `O Kona lecture series.
