West Hawai‘i News
No Large Tsunami From 7.3-Magnitude Japan Quake
The earthquake that occurred early Friday night, Japan time, caused a three-foot high tsunami on parts of the island of Honshu.
UPDATE: Mass Fighting at Kealakehe High Leads to 8 Arrests
Fighting at the school on Wednesday and today led to seven male students and one female student being charged with disorderly conduct.
Search For Jail Escapees Expands to Puna, Kona
Police believe the fugitives are likely still on foot, but say they may try to rob a bank.
Police Release Dec. 6 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Insects May Have Caused Tuesday’s Siren Malfunction
An inspection of the siren system that went off Tuesday in Kona found an infestation of ants.
UPDATE: Police Identify Man in South Kona Crash
Paramedics found the Ka`u man dead in the driver’s seat, still wearing his seatbelt.
Waimea Man Missing After Planned Hike
Police were told Joshua Horan is overdue after planning to hike from Pololu Valley to Waimanu Valley.
Hydrant Flow Test Set For Dec. 13 in Kawaihae Area
The test will affect water consumers along a portion of the Akoni Pule Highway.
EBT Double Dollar Days Set For Dec. 22 and 23
The program will give EBT card users up to $20 extra to spend at farmers markets on the Big Island.
Public Input Sought on Plan for New Kona Hospital
An on-line survey will augment a formal survey and interviews being conducted by a consultant.
Public Meeting Tonight on North Kona Shooting Range
The public will be updated on the project’s master plan and draft environmental assessment.
Another Suspect Charged in Latest Ali`i Sunset Plaza Robbery
That makes two individuals charged in the attack and robbery of a 26-year-old Kealakekua man.
County Council Meets, Votes Against Shorter Meetings
Council members voted to approve changes to their operating rules, but not before amending one.
Kenoi, Roth and County Council Members Sworn In
The 11 newly elected county officials took office during a ceremony today at the Afook-Chinen Civil Auditorium.
Fire Threat Prompts Recall of Ford Escapes, Fusions
The recall involves 2013 models with the 1.6-liter engine.
Police Release Nov. 30 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Agency Announces Plans to Expand Hakalau Forest Refuge
The US Fish & Wildife Service is looking to expand both of the refuge’s two units, one located on Mauna Kea and the other on Mauna Loa.
HELCO Holding Public Meetings on Planning Process
The meetings are designed to get input on the Integrated Resource Planning process initiated by the state Public Utilities Commission.
Charges Filed in Monday’s Robbery in Kona Parking Lot
One of the alleged assailants has been charged with robbery, assault and theft, and police continue to look for more suspects.
