West Hawai‘i News
7.0-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Marianas; No Tsunami Generated
According to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center, the tremor did not generate a Pacific-wide tsunami.
Free Health Clinics to be Held in Ka`u June 4-12
The clinics to be held in Pahala and Ocean View are the result of a partnership between the state Department of Health and the US Department of Defense.
For Fifth Year in a Row, Wet Season Dry in South Kohala
The hydrologist for the National Weather Service’s Oahu office said drought continues to plague some portions of the eastern end of the state.
Flags at Half-Staff Saturday to Honor Hawaii-Born Pilot
Gov. Neil Abercrombie ordered the action in remembrance of Air Force Capt. Reid Kijiro Nishizuka, who died April 27 in Afghanistan.
Police Release May 10 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Police: No Investigation of Judges Underway
Police Chief Harry Kubojiri said an attorney’s claim that the department is investigating the judges’ actions in foreclosure proceedings is false.
Novel by Volcano Author Peek Garners Award
“Daughters of Fire” is among the finalists for the Benjamin Franklin Gold Award for popular fiction.
Police Warning Public About Bank Email Scams
The scams also known as “phishing” involve official-looking emails purportedly from banks and asking for personal financial information.
Killer of 6-Year-Old in 2001 Found Dead in Cell
Mark Davis Jr., 25, was acquitted in 2005 of the rape and murder of Kauilani Tadeo by reason of mental illness.
Partial Solar Eclipse to Occur Thursday Afternoon
The event can be viewed safely via a live feed over the internet or by using pinhole projection.
UPDATE: Police Identify South Kohala Car Crash Victim
Police said Gorman was traveling at a high rate of speed when she left the roadway and crashed into a storage building 150 feet away.
More Big Big Island Trees Added to National Champions List
Five of the six new Hawaii additions to the 2013 roster of the National Big Tree Program are found in Hawaii County.
Police to Hold Community Meeting May 21 in Na`alehu
The meeting is designed to allow community members to meet police officers and to discuss any concerns.
Letter Carriers’ Food Drive This Saturday
Residents are urged to place non-perishable food items next to their mailbox prior to their usual pickup time to be collected by their mail carriers..
Traffic Stop Results in Multiple Charges Filed
The charges were filed against a man wanted on warrants who drove by and yelled at a woman who had been pulled over by police.
Hilo’s Shroud of Vog Could Stay Until Friday
The National Weather Service said tradewinds are not expected to return until the end of the week.
HPA, Parker Students Named Hawaii’s Presidential Scholars
Hawaii Preparatory Academy’s Zoe Sims and Parker School’s Paul Gregg were chosen as among the best 141 high school students in the nation.
Police Seeking Assistance Identifying Shoplifting Suspect
The woman is wanted for questioning in a theft that occurred April 8 in South Kohala.
Kamuela on the Coast? Say It Isn’t So (It Isn’t)
Parents Magazine isn’t setting a good example when it comes to Hawaii’s geography.
Big Island Man Sought by Police in Abuse Case
Police said Raneiri Montijo, who also goes by the first names Adrian and Ray, is in his 30s and has lived in Hilo and Kona and also has ties to the Ka`u area.
