West Hawai‘i News
Kealakehe Regional Park Plan Presentation on Tuesday
The final plan for the proposed 190-acre Kona park will be available for public review at the West Hawaii Civic Center.
Laser Guide Stars Focus of Imiloa Presentation Friday
The talk on artificial stars and how they are used is part of the Imiloa Astronomy Center’s monthly Maunakea Skies program.
Six Police Officers Promoted to Sergeant/Detective
The promotions by Police Chief Harry Kubojiri took effect today.
All Sirens Sounded Today; May Be a First
While past monthly tests are believed to always have had some failures, today’s exercise revealed only two relatively minor glitches.
Big Island Students Named to Meth Project’s Advisory Council
The 19-member teen council assists in the project’s community outreach program and provides a teen perspective on strategies and messages.
Department of Education Unveils New, Improved Website
The department said the $1.7 million website took nearly a year to develop.
Hanabusa: Grant Designed to Assist Return to Workforce
The congresswoman said the funding will allow the development of plans fine-tuned to the circumstances of recipients of unemployment benefits.
UHH Alumni Association Awards Scholarships
One of the four recipients is the only native Hawaiian in the pharmaceutical science doctoral program who is researching cancer treatments.
‘Hilo Products’ Pistachios Recalled Over Salmonella Risk
Hilo Products is among four brands of the nuts being voluntarily recalled by a Los Angeles-based company.
Special Test of Emergency Sirens Tuesday at 11:45 a.m.
The exercise will test repairs made after the failure of a repeater station prevented 18 sirens from sounding in Hilo and Puna.
UH-Hilo’s Team Poliahu Returns From Imagine Cup
The group of computer science students said the worldwide competition held in Russia was an enriching experience.
Water Shut-Off Thursday on Napo`opo`o, Pu`uhonua Roads
The shut-off scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in South Kona is necessary for a new water connection.
Police Release July 12 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
State to Resume Tuberculosis Testing Monday
The testing is required for school personnel, students and food handlers as well as workers in the health-care industry.
$1.8 Million Earmarked for Coffee Borer Beetle Battle
The federal initiative dovetails with state funding to control the insect which poses a major threat to the state’s $30 million coffee industry.
Kona Contractor Cited For Clean Air Violations
This is the second year in a row that E.M. Rivera and Sons has been cited by the Department of Health’s Clean Air Branch.
Hawaii to Receive $2.1 Million to Aid Homeless Veterans
The funding is part of $300 million being distributed by the VA nationwide to help approximately 120,000 homeless and at-risk veterans and their families.
Two Sought by Police in Unrelated Cases
Both Andrew Wanat and Kimberly Akina are wanted for violating probation.
Council Confirms Nominations of Kanuha, Leithead-Todd
Duane Kanuha is the county’s new planning director while Bobby Jean Leithead-Todd got the nod as director of the Department of Environmental Management.
Kamuela Woman Sentenced to Four Years in California Prison
Theo Lani Bell admitted to stealing more than $405,000 from a California non-profit agency that assists the homeless and elderly.
