West Hawai‘i News
Kona Bypass Roadway Now Open 24/7
The Mamalahoa Bypass Road was initially opened in 2009 during limited hours to provide an alternate route to South Kona during rush hour.
Humpback Whale Capsizes, Damages Kayak in Kona
The 60-year-old kayaker sustained a minor injury in the incident that occurred off a Kailua-Kona resort.
Agreement Calls for HELCO to Drop Rate Hike Request
If approved by the PUC, the Big Island utility will drop its request for a 4.2% rate increase that it filed in August.
Help Again Sought Finding Missing Kona Man
Police said John Eckert, who was last seen in Kailua-Kona on Jan. 13, has a medical condition that may require medication.
Motorcyclist Dies After Rear-Ending Stopped Vehicle
Police said speed and alcohol are believed to be factors in the crash that occurred near the 109-mile marker in Captain Cook.
Video-Conferencing Testimony Focus of Pilot Project at Legislature
Two Senate committees will be involved in the project’s first year in which neighbor islands residents can provide testimony without traveling to Honolulu.
Kona’s Onizuka, Other Fallen Astronauts to be Honored
NASA will hold a Day of Remembrance on Friday for 17 US astronauts who lost their lives furthering the pursuit of space exploration.
Police: Warrants for Torres Include Bail-Jumping
Crystal Marie Torres, also known as Crystal Torres Bolosan, is known to frequent the Kohala area.
Cold Front Hammers Kauai and Oahu, Spares Big Island
The wet system stalled over Molokai, the National Weather Service said.
Residents Overcome by Exhaust Fumes From Pool Heater
The occupants at the home in the upscale Mauna Kea Properties development returned home after a hazardous materials team corrected a mechanical malfunction.
HELCO Seeks PUC Approval for Geothermal Proposals
The utility is looking to add up to 50 megawatts of geothermal power to its Big Island grid.
Hawaii Volcanoes Releases Plan for Animal Control
The document contains five alternative methods involving combinations of fencing and lethal methods to eliminate or reduce populations of sheep, pigs and goats.
Kona Man Sent to Prison For Armed Home Invasions
Police said Joseph Narzisi was one of a number of members of a drug-related burglary ring arrested last fall.
Fallen Tree Causes Widespread Power Outage
More than 10,000 Hawaii Electric Light Co. customers were left without power late this morning after a tree fell on a power line on the Hamakua Coast.
Flags to Fly at Half-Staff For Lawmaker, UHH Official
Wilfred Clinton “Buddy” Soares worked for UH-Hilo and a Hilo promotion group following a long career as a Republican member of the state Legislature.
Hunt’s Tomato Sauce Recalled For Can Defect
ConAgra Foods said the defect does not involve a food safety issue but could result in sauce spurting out when opened.
Public’s Help Sought Finding Shooting Incident Suspect
Police are still looking for James Gannon Coffey, 47, in connection with a July 2012 shooting incident in Mountain View.
Police Release Jan. 25 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
HELCO, Other Big Island Companies Fined For Pollution
The utility was one of 16 companies statewide and four on the Big Island cited by the state Department of Health for violating permits or regulations.
UPDATE: Body Found Friday Identified as Shayne Kobayashi
Shayne Kobayashi was last seen at his Puna home on Dec. 11.
