West Hawai‘i News
UPDATE: Man Arrested by FBI in Hilo on 39 Counts of Wire Fraud
Justin Wade Smith, 32, could face 20-year prison sentences for each count against him.
Fire Department Recruits Training for Aerial Rescues at Hapuna
New recruit class practices diving into the ocean via Chopper 1, days after an area shark sighting.
6 Miles To Go – Schatz Pushes for Saddle Rd Completion
Connecting the $290 million highway to Hilo depends in part on the Hawai`i congressional delegation’s ability to secure a $50 million federal grant.
Officer Hurt in Booby-Trapped Pot Patch
A law enforcement officer suffered puncture wounds when he stepped on a booby tap made of nails in a Fern Forest marijuana patch.
Tourist Dies After Shark Attack on Maui
Jana Lutteropp, 20, from Germany, who had her arm severed in a shark attack incident at Maui’s Palauea Beach (“White Rock”) last week, died today.
Hawai`i Residents Packing on the Pounds
More than half of Hawai`i’s adults will be obese by 2030, according to a new study.
Study Initiated After Spike in Shark Attacks in Hawaii
Study comes amid a series of attacks and sightings on Maui and the Big Island, and a surge in incidents worldwide.
Hawai`i Police Report 30 DUI Arrests
Arrests raise the official count of DUI offenses to 792 so far this year.
Two Pan Christies’ Bid for Religious Defense
Co-defendants say the ministry set up an express line to boost sales.
Police Locate Two Missing Waikoloa Teens
Tatiana Miller-Tayamen and Cristilyn Guerpo, both 13, were found unharmed in Hilo on August 7.
UPDATE: Victim Identified in Pohoiki Shark Attack
Jimmy “Ulu Boy” Napeahiwas was reportedly surfing at “Dead Trees” when he was attacked from behind by an 8-foot shark.
Army to Build $29 Million “Battle Course” at Pohakuloa
New tactical training area for infantry and Stryker brigades could add 158 new live-fire exercises per year, use millions of ammunition rounds.
Traffic Advisory: Military Convoys to Pohakuloa Beginning August 19
HPD escorting Oahu-based soldiers from Kawaihae Harbor to Pohakuloa via Queen K., Waikoloa and Saddle roads.
Forecasters Tracking Trio of Weather Systems in Central Pacific
Tropical Storm “Pewa” is the first cyclone to develop in the Central North Pacific Basin this year.
Police Release List of Wanted Individuals
Police are asking for the public’s help locating a number of individuals wanted for a variety of offenses.
EPA Issues Pesticide Labeling Requirements to Protect Honeybees
The new rules come as the Hawai`i honeybee population struggles to recover. Meanwhile, the EU is implementing a continent-wide ban on “neonicotinoids.”
No Tsunami Threat from 6.8 New Zealand Earthquake
The earthquake, which struck at a depth of 6.2 miles, occurred at 4:31 p.m. Hawai`i-time.
State Senators to Conduct Visits Across Big Island
Senate Ways and Means Committee will join the Big Island senate delegation for visits around Hawai`i Island August 20 and 21.
Hawai`i Longs Stores Requiring ID for Nail Polish Remover
Customers wanting to purchase the product from Hawai`i stores must be at least 18, and furnish a photo ID at checkout.
