West Hawai‘i News
State, Teachers Union Reach Tentative Agreement
The pact scheduled for an April 17 ratification vote would restore the 5% pay cut from 2011 and add raises for each of the next four years.
Police Release Latest List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Police: Hilo Man Missing Since Early Sunday
The missing man, 51-year-old Dennis Nabarro, is in need of medical attention, police said.
Outer-Islands Participate in Google-Plus ‘Hangout’ with Governor
Early Childhood Education discussed using Google’s multiple-person video chat function.
Hilo and Kona Airports Gain Additional Fire and Rescue Personnel
Sixteen new fire-fighters assigned to airports around the state.
Police Search for Missing 15-year-old Kona Girl
Shellsea W. Gouveia-Asuncion may be in the Hilo or Kona area.
State Announces Lane Closures for Big Island Highways
Roadwork to be in effect from March 23 to March 29, with breaks scheduled March 26 and 29 for Kuhio Day, Good Friday.
Woman Escapes Early Morning Fire in Oceanview
Cause of the midnight blaze is still under investigation.
WANTED: Man Sought for Sexual Assault of Minor on Bus
Suspect allegedly touched female minor on a Hele-On bus in Waimea.
Senate Committee Approves Resolutions Urging Release of Roger Christie
Resolutions pass unanimously with amended language, head next to Senate Judiciary Committee.
Senate Scraps County Permitting for Geothermal Development
Effort to increase county oversight over geothermal development was killed in committee yesterday.
UPDATE: Police Identify Man in Fatal Moped Accident
23-year-old Shyden D. Bento of Captain Cook had reportedly veered off the road and hit a rock wall.
Police Warn Against Surge of Car Break-ins
Over 90 break-ins were reported during the months of January and February.
Thirty Meter Telescope Project Receives $1.25M Grant
National Science Foundation to award $250,000 yearly to assist operations for planned giant telescope on Mauna Kea.
UPDATE: Missing Mauna Kea Hiker Found
59-year-old Jennifer Ho of the Hawaii Sierra Club was found safe after going missing overnight on Mauna Kea.
Unemployment Claims Rise on Big Island
Initial Unemployment claims rose in Hawaii County this week, but fell everywhere else in the state.
‘PLDC Killer’ Continues Advance in Senate
Senate committee votes unanimously to repeal the Public Land Development Corporation.
PUC Approves HELCO’s Withdrawal of Rate Hike
Proposed price increase would have raised electricity rates by 4.2%
UPDATE: Senate Kills GMO Labeling Bill
Senate votes to kill a bill that would require labeling of genetically modified foods, opting instead to call for a study on the matter.
Police Arrest Pepe`ekeo Pair for Multiple Burglaries
Robert Navor and Shaylyn Araw charged with multiple thefts and burglaries in the Pepe`keo and Ninole area.
