West Hawai‘i News
UPDATE: Missing Hilo Man Found Unharmed in Pahoa
Alfred Kumalae, 58, was described as 5-foot-8 with a slim build.
Police Renew Request For Help Locating Boaz Johnson
The 22-year-old Alaska man has been missing since May 27, and is wanted for questioning in a murder investigation.
State, County Civil Defense Conducting Hurricane Exercise
Makani Pahili 2013 involves a scenario involving a mock hurricane that supposedly brushes the northern part of the Big Island as it moves through the state.
UPDATE: South Swell Subsides, Old Kona Airport Park Reopened
The National Weather Service extended a high-surf advisory for south-facing shores of all islands until Thursday evening.
UPDATE: Tremor Likely Caused by Settling, Scientists Say
No tsunami was generated by the earthquake centered in the deep ocean 33 miles southeast of Pahala.
Police Warn of Scams Involving Calls to Area Code 876
The scams attempt to solicit calls to area codes that appear to be toll-free but actually result in significant charges to phone bills.
Free Clinics Now Open Through June 12 in Ka`u
A variety of health services are being offered at Ka`u High & Elementary School and the Ocean View Community Center.
Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Medical Marijuana Patient
The court overturned the conviction of a Kona man arrested while trying to take cannabis on board a flight to Honolulu.
Hepatitis A Outbreak Linked to Costco Frozen Berry Mix
The state Department of Health said the product, Townsend Farms Organic Antioxidant Blend, has been pulled from shelves.
State Lawmakers to Hold Post-Session Update
The meeting Thursday at the University of Hawaii at Hilo will give the public an opportunity to ask questions about the recently concluded legislative session.
HELCO Seeking Public Input on Five-Year Action Plan
The Big Island utility is holding the meetings Tuesday in Hilo, Wednesday in Pahala and Thursday in Kailua-Kona.
Credit Union Robbery Suspect Released Without Charges
Police released the suspect, a 37-year-old Honomu man, on Saturday pending further investigation.
Dump Truck Driver Dies in Crash on Kaiminani Drive
The 47-year-old Kamuela man lost control of the truck on the steep roadway and collided with two vehicles and a rock wall before crashing into a tree.
Kenoi Shuffles Cabinet Members; Kanuha Back at Planning
The changes include current Planning Director Bobby Jean Leithead-Todd resuming her former post as head of the Department of Environmental Management.
Resort Seeks Approval to Repair Tsunami Damage to Beach
The company wants to barge sand from Oahu to restore the beach at Anaehoomalu Bay in Waikoloa.
Police Investigating Sexual Assault in Kailua-Kona
The attack took place at about 9:30 p.m. Wednesday on Loloku Street in the old industrial area of Kailua-Kona.
Police Release May 31 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
UPDATE: Missing Alaska Man Wanted for Questioning in Woman’s Death
Police say Boaz Johnson, who was reported missing on Thursday, had been seen camping with the woman before she was found floating off the coast of Kalapana.
Koa Defoliation Spreading, But Some Trees Starting to Recover
Wildlife officials say the area of trees stripped of leaves by the native koa moth is expanding, but new shoots are showing up on trees affected earlier.
Latest Recruit Class Graduates Join Hawaii Fire Department
The 15 members of the 41st Fire Fighters Recruit Class were recognized during a ceremony earlier this month.
