West Hawai‘i News
USDA Provides $490,000 for Big Island Self-Help Housing
The funding from the agency’s Office of Rural Development will pave the way for construction of 11 new homes in North Kohala and nine in Puna.
UH-Hilo Accepting Applications for Master of Education Progam
The M.Ed. degree program provides licensed teachers with an opportunity for professional growth and to keep up with current initiatives.
Grant to Aid Astronomers in Study of Galaxy Formation
Researchers from four California universities will use a new spectrograph on the Keck I telescope to survey nearly 2,000 galaxies.
Monty Richards Award Given to Kona Community Hospital
The Kona facility will use the Bank of Hawaii award to purchase urologic equipment for its operating department.
Police Release Sept. 20 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Volunteer Attorney Assistance Program Expanding to Kona
West Hawaii Bar Association attorneys will be at the Kealakekua courthouse on Wednesdays to provide help to those representing themselves in civil court matters.
Missing Kapa`au Woman Found Unharmed
Police said Claudette Morell was located Thursday morning unharmed.
Kamuela Credit Union Gets Funds for Native Hawaiians
Hawaii First FCU will receive $524,000 in federal funding through a program designed to aid businesses and individuals.
Votes on ‘Albizia Bill,’ Annual Bus Passes Postponed
The first was moved to Oct. 2, and a bill that would allow Hele-On bus riders to purchase unlimited annual bus passes will be heard on Oct. 16.
Man Accused of Last Week’s Restaurant Robbery
Police have accused 30-year-old Klay Brian Bensch of stealing cash after threatening a female employee with a weapon.
Kona Man Charged With Assaulting Police Officers
Police said the 20-year-old Kailua-Kona resident first threatened a man with a knife before attacking officers attempting to make an arrest.
Police Identify Opihi Picker, Cause of Death
James McGivern Jr. of Paauilo died of drowning while picking the mollusk delicacies near Honoka`a.
Life in North Kona Ahupua`a Subject of Lectures
Ku`ulei Keakealani, curator for the Kaupulehu Interpretive Center at Kalaemano, will talk about growing up among Hawaiian communities in Pu`u Anahulu.
One Charged Again in Home Invasion, Another Sought
Both Mark McCurley and Kawika Kahee were arrested last month and charged in connection with the July 24 case but were then released pending grand jury actions.
Kapa`au Woman Missing, May Have Gone to Waimanu Valley
Claudette Morell told her mother she was going camping in Waimanu Valley, and her mom later received a text from an unknown person saying that her stay would be extended.
‘Albizia Bill’ Up For Final Vote Wednesday
Bill 64 would expand existing county code to allow the mayor to determine whether landowners should be forced to remove “unsafe flora” from their property.
Warm, Dry Weather Persisting in East Hawaii
Due in part to a lack of rain, the maximum daily temperatures at Hilo’s airport so far this month are running more than 3% warmer than normal.
Mokulele to Begin Flights from Waimea Airport
The service will be the first from the South Kohala airport since Pacific Wings pulled out in June.
Kamakoa Nui Skatepark to Open in Waikoloa Village
The grand opening for the facility built in the county park at the Kamakoa Nui workforce housing project is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 29.
Man Accused of Entering Vehicle With Stolen Fob
Travis Sanders is accused of stealing a woman’s car keys and fob and using them to break into her vehicle and steal more items.
