West Hawai‘i News
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.
UH-Hilo Faculty Members Honored at Spring Commencement
Honorees included communications instructor Rayna Morel and Hawaiian studies professor Kalena Silva.
South Swell Prompts High-Surf Advisory
The National Weather Service advisory is in effect until at least Saturday morning.
Omori Confirmed as Director of County Research and Development
She has served in a variety of roles in county government including most recently as the department’s acting director.
UH-Hilo Wins US Tech Competition, Trip to Finals in Russia
Team Poliahu won the 2013 US Microsoft Imagine Cup Championship with an application designed to help communities with disaster relief.
Free Hepatitis Screening Offered on Monday, May 20
Screening for the disease known as the “silent epidemic” will be held in Hilo, Keaau and Kailua-Kona.
Nominations Being Accepted for Bank’s Community Award
The 2013 Monty Richards Hawaii Island Community Award will provide grants of up to $25,000 for the selected non-profit organization.
Hirono Amendments Move Through Senate Committee
One measure would reduce a financial burden on the state by restoring Medicaid eligibility to Micronesian compact migrants.
Police Week Ceremonies Include Honoring Those Slain in Duty
A ceremony similar to the one held Monday in Hilo is being held today in Kona.
More Projects Cited From 2013 Legislative Session
Lawmakers outline more of the items resulting from $292 million in capital improvement funding for the Big Island.
