West Hawai‘i News
Strong Earthquake Shakes Philippines; No Tsunami Generated
The 7.2 magnitude occurred at a depth of 12 miles in the Bohol province.
Flags at Half-Staff Thursday to Honor Late Senator
The former Oahu lawmaker died last month at the age of 73.
Neighbor Island Children to Benefit from Donation to HPR
A large donation to Hawaii Public Radio carries with it a matching donation of frequent-flyer miles to assist patients at Kapiolani hospital with air travel.
Hiring Freeze Imposed to Conserve State Funds
State officials say they are concerned about the impact from the loss of federal funds for state programs.
Funding Aimed at Retaining Doctors on Big Island
The $1.8 million approved by state lawmakers earlier this year will fund post-medical school training at a Hilo clinic.
Request Renewed for Help Finding Hamakua Man
Police said Adrien Kalani is wanted on outstanding warrants and also for questioning in a case involving assault and car theft.
Park Events Latest Casualties of Government Shutdown
The cancelled Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park concert and hike are among the local impacts from the impasse in Congress.
Changes to Vehicle Safety Inspections Labeled ‘Brutal’
The program has been described as a “charity” as inspectors propose fees be raised $25 to $50 per inspection, exacerbated by the state’s plan to computerize the process starting Nov. 1.
Fundraising Pet Walks Scheduled for Hilo and Kona
The annual Hawai`i Island Humane Society events will be held in East Hawaii on Oct. 26 and in West Hawaii on Oct. 27.
Building Blocks for Earth-Like Planets Found Around Dying Star
Astronomers say for the first time they have found the key ingredients for a habitable planet — rock and water together — outside of our solar system.
Organic Agriculture Subject of Conference in Kona
The event organized by The Kohala Center is part of an effort involving the state DOA to identify and resolve barriers faced by the industry.
Foundation Installing More Life-Saving ‘Rescue Tubes’
The Alex & Duke De Rego Foundation is installing the equipment at beaches ranging from Kona to Hamakua.
‘Walk a Mile’ Awareness-Raising Events This Month
The events, which include two in Hilo and one in Kona, help raise awareness about gender violence in the community.
Health Officials Urge Public to Avoid Dietary Supplement
The state and the CDC are investigating cases of acute liver failure in Hawaii that so far have resulted in two liver transplants and one death.
Wildland Fires Blacken Three Acres on Mauna Kea
The first fire was discovered Thursday near Keanakolu Road, also known as Mana Road, and a second fire was found nearby this week.
300 Backpacks Collected for Children in Need
This was the fifth consecutive year for the backpack drive, which also collected school supplies.
Settlement of Substitute Teachers’ Back Pay Lawsuit Pending
The state has agreed to pay $15 million in the class-action lawsuit that accused the Department of Education of underpaying substitute teachers.
Telescopes Big and Small Aid Asteroid Research
The combined observing power of major astronomical players like Keck and Gemini and amateurs in Europe are providing clues about the solar system’s origins.
VIDEO: Coast Guard Drops Medical Supplies to Cruise Ship
The blood and transfusion equipment was dropped to the Oosterdam located northeast of Hawaii.
HI-SEAS to Host New NASA Studies on Mauna Loa
Following studies of astronaut food, the latest research will focus on group dynamics and other aspects of long-duration confinement.
