West Hawai‘i News
Police Looking for Missing Hilo Teenager
Makananui Fejeran has been missing since Monday, police said.
UPDATE: No Sharks Spotted, Kiholo Bay Reopened
A helicopter survey done off the waters off Kiholo turned up no sign of the animal.
Plastic Bag Ban Law Goes Into Effect Thursday
For the next year, retailers may still provide plastic bags as long as they charge a fee.
Legislature Opens With New Leadership, Entertainment
State lawmakers have new leadership and an upbeat opinion of the economy, if opening day ceremonies are any indication.
Police Again Warn Public of House Rental Scam
The scammers pretend that they own a home and offer it for rent on-line.
UPDATE: Fisherman Search Continues For Fourth Day Today
The missing man, identified as Roland Gacayan Sr. of Pahala, fell off a cliff on Sunday.
Suspects Sought For Violating Terms of Court Orders
Police are asking for the public’s help in finding the four fugitives.
Hapuna Beach Recognized; Colored Beaches Not So Much
Travel + Leisure magazine rates Hapuna as family-friendly, but the many-hued Big Island beaches lose out to black sand on Maui.
Papaikou Boy, 17, Missing Since Jan. 7
Police said Kayden Fuerte was last seen wearing a black T-shirt, blue plaid shorts, black shoes and a baseball cap.
Police Seek Public’s Help in Stopping Cockfighting
Participants in the illegal activity are subject to arrest for cruelty to animals, gambling and possession of gambling records.
Police: Speeding, Drugs May Be Factors in Fatal Kona Crash
A 27-year-old Kailua-Kona woman died in the one-car collision that occurred early this morning on Route 190 south of Pu`uanahulu.
Kahalu`u Beach Park Clean-Up Set for Saturday
The clean-up of the popular Kona beach is part of the National Day of Service held in conjunction with the celebration of Marting Luther King, Jr. Day.
Another Ahualoa Water Shut-Off Wednesday
The latest service interruption will affect the area along the Old Mamalahoa Highway from the Kapuna Road intersection to the Mauna Loa Road junction.
Search On For Fisherman Who Fell Off South Point Cliff
Fellow fisherman lost sight of the man about 50 feet offshore.
Police Locate Two Missing Puna Women
The two missing in unrelated cases were found unharmed last week.
Man, Woman Rescued After Fall Down Gulch Near Kukaiau
The man who fell 60 feet down the gulch Sunday night was taken to North Hawaii Community Hospital in critical condition.
Father of Child Run Over Charged With Manslaughter
Pedro Peter was being held on more than $50,000 bail after being charged with 10 offenses in the death of his 3-year-old son.
Kona Man, Puna Woman Sought For Questioning
Police are asking for the public’s help locating the two in connection with unrelated cases.
Police Seek Public’s Help Locating Missing Persons
Police said three of the missing persons may require medical attention.
Stranger on Waimea School Campus Prompts Lockdown
A fourth-grader at Waimea Elementary told school officials he was approached on campus by an Asian man in his 20s.
