West Hawai‘i News
Sen. Ige Announces 2014 Challenge to Abercrombie
The chairman of the powerful Senate Ways and Means Committee has spent 28 years in the state Legislature.
Applications Being Accepted for Forest Legacy Program
The program which seeks to protect forest land that could end up in development already protects 46,000 acres in Hawaii, mostly on the Big Island.
Sen. Hirono Unveils new ‘virtual office’ website
The new website is designed to make it easier for her constituents to obtain information and present their views to the senator.
State Announces Ungulate Control, Carcass Salvage Dates
The aerial shooting of feral sheep and goats on the slopes of Mauna Kea is required under a federal court order to protect the endangered palila.
Water Shut-Off Wednesday Night in Waimea
The affected area is on Mamalahoa Highway between Lindsey Road and the Carter Business Center.
Visitors Discover Garter Snake in Kona Vacation Condo
State agriculture officials say the family may have inadvertently brought the snake with them in their luggage.
Law Aims to Help Landlords While Lowering Renters’ Utility Bills
The legislation allows landlords to install photovoltaic energy systems and sell the power to tenants at a reduced cost.
Police Now Say Johnson Suspect in Royal’s Murder
Police said as a result of follow-up investigation, Boaz Johnson is now considered the suspect in the murder investigation.
Hilo, Puna Emergency Siren Failures Traced to Repeater Site
Civil defense officials said radio transmission equipment at Kulani on Mauna Loa failed to send out signals during the monthly test held Monday.
West Hawaii Beach Parks Closing Early July 4
Hapuna Beach and Kekaha Kai state parks will close at 5 p.m. that day to discourage fireworks use.
New Law Requires Background Checks for Imported Firearms, Too
The governor also signed a bill that increases the penalties for those who use simulated firearms in the commission of crimes.
Paauilo Men Charged With Livestock Theft
The men were found by a Honokaa rancher Sunday with a butchered calf and a firearm.
It’s Hurricane Season — Time to Check Insurance Coverage
State officials are reminding the public they can shop around for the best prices on hurricane insurance, and to make sure that policies are up-to-date.
Governor Signs Bills Protecting Women and Children
One of the bills makes it a crime to solicit a minor for prostitution.
HI-5 Redemption Hours Reduced at Four County Stations
Stations in Hilo, Waimea, Kealakehe and Keauhou will be open fewer days because of reduced funding from the state.
Kahele Named Chairman of New Committee on Tourism
The new committee is the result of the splitting of the Committee on Tourism and Hawaiian Affairs.
UPDATE: Highway 19 Reopened Late Monday Night
The crash near Puu Nani Drive on the east side of Waimea caused traffic delays for about 16 hours Monday.
Ground Broken for New Kona Mauka-Makai Road
The La`aloa Extension will provide traffic relief south of Kailua-Kona.
Police Release June 28 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
UPDATE: Search Halted for Missing Kayaking Fisherman
The search for the missing 66-year-old man was called off following a 228-square-mile search of the surrounding ocean by the fire department and Coast Guard.
