West Hawaii News
Election Chief: Voting Process on Track For Primary
County Clerk Jamae Kawauchi today said that county election workers have been working hard to get ready for the Aug. 11 primary election.
Hina Lani Fire Rekindles, Burns 30 More Acres
A fire that blackened 450 acres north of Kailua-Kona last week took off again Wednesday before being contained again by fire breaks.
Daniel Expected to Bring Showers, Waves
A high surf advisory was issued today for east-facing shores of the Big Island as Tropical Depression Daniel approaches. This morning the storm was located about 900 miles east of Hilo and moving west at 15 mph. It had maximum sustained winds of 35 mph. The National Weather Service reported that Daniel was expected to […]
Fee Dispute Removes KITV From Time Warner Cable
Time Warner Cable has been unable to reach a fee agreement with Hearst Television, which owns Honolulu’s ABC affiliate.
Police Warning of Home Improvement Scams
Use caution when hiring unlicensed contractors to work on your home or vehicle, police say.
Coffee Bill Not Vetoed, Allowed to Become Law
Gov. Neil Abercrombie has changed his mind about vetoing several bills with Big Island connections.
Hawaii Final State to Implement ‘Move Over’ Law
The governor today was scheduled to sign into law a bill requiring that motorists exercise extra care when approaching emergency vehicles along the roadway.
Kona Airport to Get New Fire-Fighting Building
Kona’s airport is getting a new building to house its aircraft rescue and fire-fighting equipment.
Search Called Off For Teen Missing Off Kona Coast
Five days of searching from the land, air and under the sea have turned up no sign of the missing teenager.
Four Charged With Drug Offenses in Kona Raid
A raid by police vice officers Friday resulted in a variety of drug charges against four West Hawaii residents.
Ceremony Tuesday for New PTA Commander
The Pohakuloa Training Area will have a new commander Tuesday. Lt. Col Eric P. Shwedo will assume control of the Army facility on Saddle Road, PTA Public Affairs Officer Bob McElroy said today. The previous duty for Shwedo, a Special Forces officer, was at US Special Operations Command in Tampa, Fla. He has served in […]
UPDATE: Remnants of Daniel May Bring Rain Thursday
The weather service said Hurricane Daniel continues its westward march but is expected to weaken to a tropical low by the end of the week.
Man Wanted on Probation Violation Arrested Last Month
Police said Sheldon Joaquin was charged June 19 with violating probation after being found in South Kohala.
Missing Teen Asuncion Located in Kona, Police Say
A Kailua-Kona boy missing since mid-May has been found.
Election Season’s First Mayoral Forum Held in Hilo
The top three candidates for Big Island mayor state their cases in the first face-to-face-to-face forum of the election season.
UPDATE: Search For Missing Teen Continues
The 15-year-old boy, identified as Tyler Madoff, was with a youth tour group visiting the shore of Kealakekua Bay Wednesday afternoon when he was washed into the ocean by a large wave.
UPDATE: North Kona Brushfire Subdued
The Hawaii Fire Department continues to fight a fire that has burned more than 400 acres north of Hina Lani Street.
Large Waves Sweep Teens Into Ocean in Kona
A search continued today for a teenager swept into the ocean by large waves off the Kona coast Wednesday afternoon.
Explosion During Tour Boat Launching Injures 1
One person was injured when gasoline fumes were ignited during the launching of a vessel for a tour excursion in Kona.
UDPATE: Board Admits Bus Plan Mishandled, Still Weighing Cuts
Although cuts on the Big Island have been reduced, the Board of Education is considering halting school bus service for some South Kohala students.
