West Hawai‘i News
Meeting Wednesday on Designating Habitat for Rare Plants
The meeting, the second public airing of the proposal, will be held at the West Hawaii Civic Center.
Public’s Help Sought Identifying Man in Surveillance Photo
Police said the man used a stolen credit card in June to purchase two televisions in Kona.
Hirono to Meet With Coffee Farmers, Tour FUDS Sites
US Sen. Mazie Hirono will visit to the Big Island on Thursday including stops at a coffee farm, at the West Hawaii Civic Center and in Waimea.
Lowen, House Leadership to Meet With Public Tuesday
The meeting to discuss the recent legislative session and to hear community concerns will be held at the Kealakehe High School cafeteria.
State Lawmaker Also Targets ‘Tree That Ate Puna’
A $35,000 demonstration program will remove albizia trees in a lower Puna forest reserve and adjacent subdivision.
Gabbard’s First Bill Awaits Obama’s Signature
The Helping Heroes Fly Act expedites airport security screening for wounded and severely disabled veterans and service members.
Juror Questionnaires Being Mailed to 70,000 Big Islanders
Those receiving the forms, which will be used to establish jury pools in 2014, have 10 days to fill them out and return them.
Police Release Aug. 2 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
UPDATE: Police Recover Remains Discovered on Mauna Kea
The skeletal remains, which included a pelvic bone containing an artificial hip, may be those of a man who disappeared on a hike to the summit in 2007.
Meteorologist Dissects Flossie’s Visit
East Hawaii was left mostly dry because the wind shear that sent Flossie’s center north of the Big Island also weakened the moisture left behind.
Funding Earmarked for Invasive Species Control on Big Island
The 2014 budget for the inter-agency Hawaii Invasive Species Council includes nearly $130,000 for control of the Big Island’s nascent axis deer population.
‘Earthnauts’ to End Simulated Mars Mission
The six crew members who have spent more than 100 days living in a simulated Martian environment will finish their food research project later this month.
Hawaii Volcanoes Celebrating Anniversary of Kahuku Expansion
Activities offered include hikes and presentations of the natural, cultural and geological bounty found in the Kahuku Unit acquired by the park in 2003.
Roadwork to Affect Access to Kailua-Kona Gym
Motorists are advised to use Maka`ala Boulevard or Loluku Street because of the Kuakini Highway resurfacing project.
Police Seek Public’s Help Finding Two Missing Teens
The two 13-year-old Waikoloa residents were last seen Thursday at noon in Honoka`a.
Big Island Returning to Pre-Flossie Normalcy
Downed trees and power lines left some residents without electricity until 2:30 a.m. today.
Flossie Now a Depression, But Still Packing a Rainy Punch
Thje storm’s weakening winds mean it is now a tropical depression, but its thunderstorms today pounded first Kohala and then Maui.
Civil Defense: Winds From Flossie Following More Northern Track
The National Weather Service has reduced its forecast for rainfall expected on the Big Island to two to four inches, with up to six inches in isolated areas.
Authorities Prepare for Flossie’s Arrival
Hawaii County has ordered that all non-essential employees stay home Monday and has encouraged private employers to do the same.
