West Hawai‘i News
Kailua-Kona Resident Heinicke Sought by Police
Police are advising the public not to approach Nohea Gene Heinicke but to call the department at 935-3311.
Ground-Breaking Female TV Exec Dies in Kona
Deanne Berkley, who broke the glass ceiling when it came to television executives, died early this month in her adopted home of Kailua-Kona.
College, Job Prep Focus of Conference For Kealakehe High Seniors
The conference will be held Tuesday, April 23, at the Old Kona Airport Pavilion.
Help Needed Identifying Man Using Stolen Credit Card
The unidentified person fraudulently used the credit card in businesses in Hilo and Puna on March 24.
Coast Guard Medevacs Seaman to Hilo Airport
A helicopter met the motor tanker 92 miles from Hilo and transported the 58-year-old crew member to Hilo and a waiting ambulance.
Activities Vary at Hawaii Volcanoes for National Park Week
The park will waive entry fees and offer a variety of free hikes next week.
UPDATE: Legislature Urges Congress to Award Medal of Honor
The legislation asks Congress to give the nation’s highest military honor to Lt. John Ku`ulei Kauhaihao of Honaunau for his bravery in Vietnam.
Public’s Help Sought Locating Missing Kona Girl
Aisha Freitas was last seen at Konawaena High School on Tuesday.
Police Release April 19 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Kuril Islands Hit by 7.2-Magnitude Quake, No Tsunami Generated
The tremor follows three of 6.5-magnitude or greater that hit the island chain in late February.
UPDATE: Officials Say Kulani Prison to Reopen July 2014
They say reopening the Big Island prison will save the state $5 million currently spent housing Hawaii inmates in mainland facilities.
Fair Housing Workshops Offered in Hilo and Kona
Tomorrow is the deadline to register for workshops on fair housing laws in Hilo and Kona that will be held on April 29 and 30 respectively.
UPDATE: Search For Possible WaveRunner Thief Called Off
The owner of the company from which the personal watercraft was stolen believes the thief may have jumped off it and swam to shore.
Senate Confirms De Lima to Second Board of Education Term
The latest term for De Lima, who serves as the board’s vice chairman, will expire in 2016.
Satellite to ‘Flare’ Near North Star Tonight
If clouds cooperate, the brief flash will occur between 8:08 and 8:09 p.m. in the northern part of the sky.
Overhanging Trees Prompt Closure of Waimea Road
Work to clear the trees is ongoing today which means detours around a portion of Opelo Road are necessary.
Hawaii Lawmakers to Take Up Background Check Bill Friday
While efforts to expand the checks failed today in the US Senate, the matter remains alive in the state Legislature.
DUI Arrests Down; Traffic Fatalities at 2012 Pace
As of last week the island’s death toll on public roadways stood at 11, the same as occurred during the same period last year.
No Tsunami From Another Strong New Guinea Quake
The strong tremor was the fourth in five weeks to strike the region.
Effort to Resolve Health Care Shortage Expands to Congress
While state efforts are already underway, Hawaii’s congressional delegation introduces legislation to boost health care on the neighbor islands.
