West Hawai‘i News
Police Release Jan. 11 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Big Island Woman Indicted for Stealing From California Charity
California news outlets are reporting that Theo Nani Bell is facing charges she stole more than $400,000 from an agency that assists the homeless and disabled.
Hawaii Poll Indicates Increasing Support For Legal Marijuana
The survey of 600 Hawaii voters showed that 57% favored its legalization, an increase of 20% since 2005.
West Hawaii Hospitals Go Smoke-Free
Kona Community Hospital and Kohala Hospital are honored for their new policy banning tobacco use on all properties, including parking lots.
Kona Boy Run Over After Falling From Truck
Police said the father of the 3-year-old was arrested on suspicion of negligent homicide.
Rock Slide Slows Traffic in Maulua Gulch
Traffic was reopened in both directions on Route 19 by 4:10 p.m.
2012 Was Dry in Hawaii and Across Much of US
Only four gauges across the state recorded above-average rainfall in what turned out to be a dry year across most of the country.
‘Dual-Pol’ Radar Upgrades Improving Weather Forecasts
The improvements underway to Hawaii’s four Doppler weather radar stations will give forecasters a better look at rain and other weather phenomena.
Daniel Sayre Foundation Continues Gift of Safety
The memorial fund established following a tragic hiking accident has provided nearly $700,000 in equipment for the Hawaii Fire Department.
US Rep. Gabbard to Hold Community Meetings Saturday
The meetings will be held at the Kealakehe High School cafeteria in Kona and at the ILWU Hall in Hilo.
More Shut-Offs for Ahualoa-Honoka`a Waterline Connections
Service interruptions will be required today, Thursday and next Tuesday.
County Looking to Expand Use of Green Waste
Officials are proposing to mix it with food waste and other materials to create compost that will be sold to the public.
Wind Causes Power Outages Across Big Isle
More than 9,000 homes and businesses lost power on Saturday.
4.4 Magnitude Quake Hits South of Fern Acres
No tsunami threat is expected from the early morning quake.
Traffic Delays Next Week in Kainaliu, Makalei and Kalopa
The areas will be subjected to alternating lane closures from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Police Release Jan. 3 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Man Found Walking With Loaded Shotgun in Kona
The 39-year-old Kailua-Kona man was charged with multiple offenses.
Public’s Help Sought Finding Missing Hilo Man
The missing man, 48-year-old Brian Paul Andrade, was last seen Tuesday night in Keaukaha.
UPDATE: Mo`oheau Park Renovation Celebrated Thursday
The ceremony highlighted renovations to the bus terminal at the busy downtown Hilo park.
