West Hawai‘i News
Police Release May 24 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
DeJarnette Sentenced to 20 Years for Killing His Wife
The retired LAPD detective pleaded guilty to manslaughter earlier this year in a plea deal in connection with his wife’s 2006 death.
8.4-Magnitude Quake Near Russia Too Deep for Tsunami
The powerful tremor last night in the Sea of Okhotsk was followed by a 6.8-magnitude aftershock early this morning.
Police: Anti-DUI Efforts to Increase Memorial Weekend
Checkpoints and roving patrols will be conducted throughout the Memorial Day weekend.
Press Club Names Hee Winner of Lava Tube Award
The award is handed out annually to the individual or organization deemed by the Big Island Press Club to done the most to inhibit the public’s right to access information.
Census Figures Show Hawaii Population Growth Holding Steady
According to the latest estimates, nearly all of the state’s counties are growing at the rate of about 1.0% per year.
No Tsunami from 7.4-Magnitude Quake Near Tonga
The deep earthquake occurred in one of the most seismically active areas of the world where the Australia and Pacific plates collide.
Friday is ‘Don’t Fry Day’ for Skin Cancer Awareness
Over the past three decades, more people have had skin cancer than all other cancers combined.
NOAA Predicts ‘Below-Normal’ Activity This Hurricane Season
The Central Pacific Hurricane Center noted that less activity is no guarantee that a storm won’t impact Hawaii.
US Senate Rejects Change to Sugar Policy
It voted 45-54 to defeat a bipartisan amendment that would have removed protections for domestic sugar producers, including Hawaii’s last remaining plantation.
Keaau Man Sought on $40,000 Arrest Warrant
Arthur Clayton, 51, is wanted on drug charges and for questioning in a theft case.
Groundbreaking Set for Hawaii Community College’s New Kona Campus
Hawaii Community College — Palamanui, a collaboration between the University of Hawaii and a private developer, will be built on 78 acres mauka of Kona’s airport.
Gabbard and Hirono See Success With First Legislation
The initial bills introduced by each since taking office in January were the subject of approving votes today.
UPDATE: Police Begin Campaign to Enforce New Seat-Belt Law
One new law extends seat-belt requirements to the back seat, while the other standardizes distracting-drive laws statewide.
No Agreement on Election-Day Registration
A conference committee made up of House and Senate members met six times but could not find a compromise on the legislation.
Swimmer Trapped by Waves Rescued From Kona Shoreline Cave
The man took refuge in a cave amidst pounding surf after being unable to return to dry ground.
Police Release May 17 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Police Seek Help Apprehending Suspects
The cases are being featured on Crime Stoppers’ “Hawaii Island’s Most Wanted” television show.
Agency Investigating Hawaiian Hawk Shootings
One of the endangered birds has recovered and been released, while the other is still under treatment at a Kailua-Kona animal sanctuary.
Traffic Signal to be Installed on New Kona Highway
The work at the intersection of Kealakehe Parkway and the Ane Keohokalole Highway is expected to be done in mid-September.
