West Hawai‘i News
Hilo, Kona and Early Voters Help Carry Kenoi to Win
Challenger Harry Kim got a boost from voters in Hamakua and Puna.
Contractors Sought for New HCC Campus in Kona
The Palamanui campus of Hawaii Community College will accommodate 700 students when it opens in late 2014.
No Tsunami Threat in Hawaii From Guatemala Earthquake
The death toll was at least 39 from the 7.4-magnitude quake that hit offshore near the country’s border with Mexico.
Big Island Voters Approve 5 of 6 Charter Amendments
Two of the measures involved use of property tax revenues to purchase and maintain land for public use.
Ruderman, Green and Solomon Are State Senate Winners
Health-food store chain owner Russel Ruderman is elected to the Big Island’s newly created fourth state Senate seat.
UPDATE: Kenoi Defeats Kim by 1,457 Votes
Mayor Billy Kenoi won re-election by a 49.9% to 47.6% margin over former mayor Harry Kim.
UPDATE: Hawaii County 2012 Election Results – Vote Tally
Preliminary results for Hawaii County have been released.
Another Nene Killed Along Hawaii Volcanoes Road
Park officials are again urging motorists to drive with caution, particularly in areas marked with nene-crossing signs.
Votin’ Time Is Here; Many Already Have
More than a quarter of the Big Island’s registered voters have already cast their ballots; tomorrow ballots must be cast or dropped off in person.
Oahu Man Wanted on Big Island Bench Warrants
Police say 32-year-old Joseph Roy Carrion frequently travels to the Big Island and may be in the Waikoloa area.
UHH Team Launches Websites Focusing on Coral Health
One of the sites show a monthly progression of the health of coral colonies at the Waiopae Tidepools Marine Life Conservation District in Kapoho.
Electric Cars Popular With Hawaii Residents
Although it ranks 41st in the nation in new car sales, Hawaii is 10th when it comes to electric cars.
Arbor Day Update: Abercrombie Releases Watershed Funding
In recognition of Arbor Day in Hawaii, the governor releases $2.5 million for watershed protection projects on three islands.
Big Island Police Release Nov. 1 List of Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
UPDATE: 13 of 71 Sirens Failed Today’s Test
As a result of some sirens failing to work during Saturday’s tsunami warning, today’s test will involve close monitoring of all 71 sites on the island.
Pahoa Man Sought on Five $5,000 Warrants
Police said they also want to talk to Justin Gryde about a burglary.
Sierra Club Targets Legislators on PLDC Repeal
The club is encouraging the public to lobby their legislators and has launched a website stating the positions they have taken on the controversial agency.
Island’s ‘Most Wanted’ Includes Scammer of Elderly
A scammer of elderly women, a man wanted on $200,000 in warrants and a third man accused of assaulting a police officer are among the isle’s “Most Wanted.”
Vehicle Kills Intoxicated Woman Sitting on Kona Highway
Police said the victim, a 30-year-old Honaunau woman, appeared to have been drinking.
