West Hawai‘i News
Police: Idaho Couple Was Unaware of Search Efforts
The pair, who police said was never in trouble, was camping in Waipio Valley and found out about the ongoing search during a trip into Honokaa.
Ceremony Held for Kona Airport Improvements
State and federal transportation officials broke ground for a new fire-fighting facility; a new air-traffic control tower began operating in December.
Mystery Object Removed From Ka`u Coast
The buoy-like item was cut up and hauled away by a contractor at a cost of $28,500.
Kona Man Sentenced for Seven Pounds of Methamphetamine
Michael Sakuma admitted he intended to sell the drug on the Big Island, and previously confessed to making millions of dollars off drug proceeds.
Head-On Crash on Kawaihae Road Injures Two
The driver of one of the vehicles was pinned in the crash that occurred Tuesday night.
Two Dead Following One-Car Crash in North Kona
Their vehicle went off the Queen Kaahumanu Highway and overturned in a lava field.
Lost 62-Year-Old Hiker Rescued on Mauna Loa
The Honolulu man had gotten lost while hiking down to the Mauna Loa Observatory located at the 11,135-foot level on the 13,677-foot volcano.
Police Department’s Community Survey Enters Final Week
Department officials said the anonymous, online Community Satisfaction Survey provides the department with valuable feedback from the public.
Hilo Man Missing Since March Found on Maui
Police said Jensen Yadao was found unharmed earlier this month.
Young ‘Flying Tree Snake’ Captured on Oahu
The ornate tree snake native to Southeast Asia is related to the brown tree snake which has wreaked havoc on the environment in Guam.
Summer Food Program Sites, Dates Announced
The USDA-funded program was established to ensure that school children continue to receive nutritious meals when school is not in session.
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.
