West Hawai‘i News
UPDATE: Monk Seal Likely Died From Ingested Fish Hook
The Hawaiian monk seal had been transported from Kona to Honolulu Friday to be treated for respiratory problems.
Credit Union Scholarship Program Accepting Applicants
Candidates must be graduating Big Island high school seniors and meet other requirements.
Veteran Lawmaker Helene Hale Dies at 94
The ground-breaking lawmaker served 26 years in three separate legislative bodies, both on the state and county levels.
UPDATE: Wind Advisory Extended to 6 p.m. Today
The National Weather Service is forecasting winds of 20-40 mph, with gusts up to 50 mph over much of the Big Island.
Search Halted for Man Believed Missing While Diving
A four-day search turned up no sign of Jeremiah Nathan, the Kealakekua man believed lost while diving off a South Kona park.
Paraglider Injured Landing In Kona Coffee Orchard
The 45-year-old pilot had to be extricated from a tree in Honaunau.
Victim of Monday’s Motorcycle Crash Identified
The man riding the motorcycle was a Captain Cook resident.
Flags to Fly at Half-Staff to Honor Lex Brodie
Gov. Neil Abercrombie ordered the action at state offices in remembrance of the former member of the state Board of Education.
Police Release Feb. 1 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Solomon Islands Hit With Flurry of Earthquakes
The island chain in the southwest Pacific has been hit by 19 strong earthquakes since Sunday, include a 6.7-magnitude tremor today.
UPDATE: Missing South Kona Diver Identified
Friends of the Kealakekua resident became concerned after he apparently missed a flight to the mainland Thursday morning.
Monthly Siren Test to Be Held Friday at 11:45 a.m.
The public can report operational issues, including malfunctioning sirens, to Hawaii County Civil Defense.
EPA to Ban Sales of Some d-CON Rat Poison Products
The rodenticide is being blamed for accidental poisonings of children, pets and wildlife.
Hawai`i Lawmakers Consider 10 Cent Bag Tax
According to the bill, a “single-use checkout bag” would mean any type of one-use bag whether plastic or paper, recycled or non-recycled.
State Library System to Offer Free Courses, Audiobooks Online
Hundreds of courses developed by expert instructors will be available beginning Friday using home and library computers.
Hawaii Volcanoes Names Makuakane-Jarrell Chief of Interpretation
The first native Hawaiian to hold the post, the veteran ranger has served at all five national park units on the Big Island.
Lawmakers Weighing $49M for Big Island Harbors
The funding is part of $144 million proposed for harbors statewide.
Police Seek Public’s Help Finding Missing Persons
The three individuals are missing in unrelated cases.
No Pacific-Wide Tsunami From Earthquake in Chile
The 6.1-magnitude tremor struck at 10:16 a.m., Hawaii time.
