West Hawai‘i News
DHHL: New Funding Will Allow Greater Homestead Development
The Department of Hawaiian Homelands said its largest state appropriation ever will allow it to develop a greater number of leases for Hawaiians.
Leaning Utility Pole Cuts Power to 3,000 in Kona
Power was restored to HELCO customers in the Kahalu`u area within 21 minutes, a company spokesman said.
Hanabusa Makes It Official, Will Take On Schatz in 2014
The winner of next year’s general election will serve out the remaining two years of the term of the late Sen. Daniel Inouye.
Legislature Adjourns 2013 Session
Lawmakers took up dozens of bills on the session’s final days Tuesday and today.
Former County Employees Charged With 2011 Fuel Theft
The two former Department of Environmental Management workers have been charged with second-degree theft, a felony punishable by up to five years in prison.
Police Release May 2 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Man, 66, Injured When Trench Wall Collapses
The man suffered facial and other injuries when the wall of the 8-foot-deep trench fell.
Four Big Island High Schools Listed in National Ranking
The four were among 11 in Hawaii earning bronze medals.
HMSA Granted Reduced Small Business Rate Increase
Hawaii’s biggest health insurer had sought an 8.6% hike but was granted a 6.8% increase.
Dry Times: Waimea Water System in Conservation Mode
The Department of Water Supply has put residents there on notice that a voluntary conservation request could become mandatory if usage does not decrease.
Humane Society Offering Low-Cost Sterilizations Next Month
The organization will provide 100 spay/neuter procedures for $20; appointments will be taken beginning on Monday.
Gabbard to Speak at UHH Commencement on May 11
The class of 2013 speaker will be Ashlee Kalauli, a mathematics major from Honokaa who graduated from high school at Kamehameha Schools – Hawaii.
Two Big Island Resorts Rated Among Best for Honeymooners
The veteran travel destination company Frommer’s picked the Keauhou Sheraton and Fairmont Orchid as among the best spots in Hawaii for the newly betrothed.
Recycle Hawaii to Assist in Tsunami Debris Cleanup
The Big Island organization is among six non-profit groups statewide chosen to participate in the $100,000 program.
State and Counties Ink Four-Year UPW Contract
The agreement ratified last week calls for 4% annual raises for the blue-collar government workers.
HazMat Team Called to Kona Courthouse
The fire department personnel was unable to determine the source of the irritation at the Kealakekua facility.
Lawsuit Over Safeway ‘Kona Blend’ Coffee Labeling Settled
The settlement nullifies the class action and leaves unresolved questions about fair-marketing laws, the Kona Coffee Farmers Association said.
UPDATE: Firearm Background Check Bill Approved, Sent to Governor
The bill expanding background checks for those bringing firearms into Hawaii passes the Legislature with four negative votes.
Police Department Again Conducting Internet Public Survey
The anonymous survey will be conducted throughout the month of May.
Deadbeat Lessee Leaves State Holding $227,000 Debt
The bill resulted from the clean-up of debris and spills and the removal of a pre-existing gas pump and underground tanks on eight acres in North Kona.
