West Hawai‘i News
Conference to Focus on College Education for Pacific Islanders
The event is scheduled from Feb. 8-9 at the University of Hawaii at Hilo.
Groundbreaking on Jan. 31 for Kawaihae Harbor Improvements
The project includes a new three-acre cargo yard and additional lighting.
Lectures This Week to Focus on Hawaiian Wellness
Thursday’s afternoon lecture will be at the University of Hawaii at Hilo, while Friday’s evening presentation will be the Keauhou Shopping Center.
Pahoa Girl Missing Since Friday
Police are requesting the public’s help locating 16-year-old Keolani Kaheiki-Sele.
Bail For Couple in Drug Bust Set at $313,000 Each
The man and woman were allegedly found with nearly six ounces of cocaine and $8,900 in cash at a Waimea motel room.
Fiscal Matters Dominate State of the State Address
Gov. Neil Abercrombie outlines plans to keep Hawaii on its path toward a stable economy.
Police: Kailua-Kona Man Missing Since Jan. 13
John Eckert was last seen at about 6 p.m. on that day in his home town.
Health Organization Volunteers Spend Holiday at Schools
Kaiser Permanente employees helped out in Kona, Waimea and Hilo, as well as on other islands.
Loss of Wind Farm Cuts Power to HELCO Customers
The outage at the Hawi Renewable Development Wind Farm in North Kohala left more than 4,000 homes and businesses briefly without power.
One Big Island Police Officer Fired in 2012
The termination resulted from the commission of a crime, the same reason for the firing of one of five officers terminated in 2011.
Souki Introduces Bill Legalizing Recreational Use of Marijuana
The bill would allow for personal and non-public use of marijuana by those age 21 and over.
Police Seek Public’s Help Locating Couple
The two were last seen when they moved out of their Hawaiian Paradise Park home in September.
Spring Semester Enrollment Drops at UH-Hilo, HCC
The drop was the first at both schools since the mid-2000s.
Victim of December Drowning Off Keahole Point Identified
The family of Ryan David Whisler said that despite the risks, the former Washington man enjoyed picking opihi.
Mountain View Man Sought For Violating Court Order
Police are asking for the public’s help locating Kyson Kaleiwahea.
Search For Missing Pahala Fisherman Halted
The search for Roland Gacayan Sr. had been ongoing since Sunday night.
Police Release Jan. 18 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
High-Surf Warning Issued for North and West Shores
The National Weather Service said waves could reach heights in excess of 20 feet.
Creation of Preschool Program Focus of ‘Twitter Town Hall’
The forum will allow the public to use Twitter to discuss the establishment of Keiki First Steps Program.
Man Charged in December Robbery, Attack in Kona
The charges stem from a theft of cash and subsequent attack with a chain in downtown Kailua-Kona.
