West Hawai‘i News
Tsunami Preparedness Workshop Set for May 21
The event co-sponsored by the Hilo Downtown Improvement Association will help businesses and the general public prepare for possible devastating seismic waves.
Traffic Problems Expected Past Midnight on Ali`i Drive
Work to repair a downed utility pole forced police to restrict the flow of vehicles in the area of Royal Poinciana Drive.
Volcanic Eruptions Here, There and Almost Everywhere
Scientists from Hawaiian Volcano Observatory say there’s good reason to think that future Hawaiian eruptions will occur not only on the Big Island.
Legislator Touts Session’s Benefits for West Hawaii
The leeward side of the Big Island stands to gain more than $180 million in capital improvements from appropriations for the next two fiscal years.
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.
