West Hawai‘i News
Victim of Fatal Kona Crash Identified
The Kealakekua man was driving north Saturday afternoon when his car went off the right side of the roadway and overturned.
Police: Pahoa Man Missing Since May 25
Police are asking for the public’s help finding Richard Dayle Ainslie.
Police Release Oct. 19 Outstanding Warrant List
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Heavy Lifting Involved in Career Days Event
Nearly 900 Big Island students took part in today’s Hawaii Construction Career Days in the parking lot of the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium in Hilo.
County’s Food Self-Sufficiency Study Receives Award
The 2010 study was recognized by the Hawaii Chapter of the American Planning Association.
UHH Pharmacy School Residency Program Accredited
The action involves the college’s community residency program giving graduates experience as a liaison between the public, hospital and physicians.
Astronomers Study Rare ‘Polar-Ring’ Galaxy
The galaxy is believed to be the result of a collision between two galaxies, with an intense star nursery at the remaining core.
Another Cheaper Power Source Possible, HELCO Says
The utility says a second independent power producer has approached it about renegotiating its contract.
Police Holding Second Meeting in Kona Thursday
Kona police will provide additional information on the rash of burglaries and other crimes affecting West Hawaii.
LETTER: Former Senator Explains Legislative Subterfuge of PLDC
A longtime former state lawmaker weighs in on the history of the law that spawned the controversial Public Land Development Corp.
Sierra Club Blasts PLDC’s Decision for Single Hearing
The club called the decision not to go back out to the neighbor islands “a new low” for the embattled agency.
Tourist’s Jaw Broken in Kona Assault, Robbery
The visitor from Los Angeles was walking in the rear parking lot of the Ali`i Sunset Plaza when he was assaulted by two men.
Big Island Drought Expands; Scientists Say Tradewinds Easing
The National Weather Service has doubled the number of Big Island areas considered under extreme drought.
Flags at Half-Staff Tuesday in Memory of Arlen Specter
President Obama and Gov. Neil Abercrombie have ordered US and state flags to be flown at half-staff Tuesday in memory of Sen. Arlen Specter.
Lost Mauna Loa Hikers Rescued
Rescuers from the Hawaii Fire Department and Pohakuloa Training Area assisted a group of five hikers who got lost descending from the summit of Mauna Loa.
School Flu Vaccination Program Begins Statewide
More than 60,000 Hawaii students from kindergarten through 8th grade are expected to get the annual vaccinations.
Police Release Oct. 12 Outstanding Warrant List
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of persons wanted on outstanding warrants.
Kona Boy, 17, Missing From Home Since August
Police say Christopher Borst is known to frequent body-board surfing locations.
Zipline Inspections Unneeded and Costly, Higa Says
The state’s auditor was critical of a proposed bill that would establish permits and inspections for the state’s 22 zipline operations.
Call For Lineal Claims Made For Iwi Found at PTA
Officials at Pohakuloa Training Area have issued a call for claims by lineal descendents or native Hawaiian organizations for bones found in the Kaohe Ahupuaa.
