West Hawai‘i News
HELCO Issues Tips For Holiday Lighting
The information from the Big Island’s electrical utility is designed to keep the public safe and energy efficient.
Honda Recalls Older Odysseys, Pilots and Acura MDXs
The company said a defect in the ignition interlock system could result in the vehicle rolling away even when the key is removed.
Hope For Clear Skies: Geminid Meteor Shower Arrives
The Geminid meteor shower runs from Dec. 10-16 this year, with the best viewing predicted on Thursday night — weather permitting.
Maui Woman Missing, May Be on Big Island
Nhi Nguyen Tuyet Pham was attending college on the mainland before going missing.
UPDATE: Ahualoa Fire Investigation Continues; Victim Not Yet Named
Police are waiting for DNA analysis to identify the victim of the fire that occurred on Kahana Street in Ahualoa.
State Judiciary Seeking Court Interpreter Applicants
Two-day orientation workshops will be held in February in Kona and Hilo.
Police Offer Burglary-Prevention Tips
The department advises keeping track of activities in your neighborhood and to report suspicious people or vehicles.
Kealakehe Reopening Peaceful; Some Students Demonstrate For Unity
Some students at Kealakehe High School today responded to last week’s violence by wearing white shirts.
Jamae Kawauchi Starts New Job As Deputy Prosecutor
Like other new deputies, former Hawaii County Clerk Jamae Kawauchi initially will work on District Court cases.
Hilo Teenager Missing Since Sept. 21
Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Mailekaleialoha Boe.
UPDATE: Police Capture Escapee Higa Tonight in Ocean View
Police captured Jarvis Higa as he tried to flee on foot from a home in Ka`u.
Kealakehe to Boost Security to Deal With Ethnic ‘Misunderstanding’
The Kona school cancelled classes today following arrests involving fighting between local and Micronesian students.
Kona Concerts Help Feed Keiki During Holiday Break
The effort involves the Support the Keiki Christmas Concerts being held at the Keauhou Shopping Center during three Wednesdays this month.
Man in South Kona Crash Died of Pre-Existing Condition
Police say that an autopsy has indicated that a man found dead in his truck that had gone off a South Kona highway Wednesday morning died from a medical condition and not from the crash. Marcus Aickin, 38, of Ocean View was found still wearing his seatbelt in the cab of a 2008 Ford F-450 […]
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.
