West Hawai‘i News
WE Providing a Variety of Health Services Across Isle
The coalition’s services include testing and evaluations in a variety of areas including vision and hearing, lung and kidney function and glucose and blood pressure testing.
Police Release List of Individuals Wanted on Warrants
The list informs both the public and the persons sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
Glen Shikuma Funeral Services Saturday in Hilo
The services will begin with visitation at 9:30 a.m. followed by a memorial service at 11.
Kawauchi to Meet With Nakamoto Regarding Reinstatement
The county clerk will meet next week with the suspended elections administrator to discuss putting her back to work.
Treatment of Ordnance – Not Ordinances – Earns Officers Honors
Three Big Island police officers are awarded medals for building a barricade around a grenade on Super Sunday Eve.
Kawauchi Issues Statement, Says ‘Public is the Priority’
A press release from the Hawai`i County Clerk addresses several recent issues regarding past and future elections.
Researchers Develop Aid to Study Human-Dolphin Interaction
New mapping techniques will help scientists and wildlife managers determine how best to protect spinner dolphin populations.
Kawauchi’s Missed Meeting Prompts Council Measure
The county clerk’s absence at a meeting of elections administrators on Oahu has prompted a County Council member to seek experienced help.
Shift to High-Tech Streetlights Saves Dark Skies, Money
New LED streetlights are better for astronomy and better on taxpayer’s wallets.
Big Island Red Cross Volunteers Prepare to Head to Gulf Coast
Big Island Red Cross volunteers are preparing to head to the Gulf Coast to assist with disaster relief efforts in the face of Hurricane Isaac.
Flags at Half-Staff Friday to Honor Armstrong
President Obama and Gov. Neil Armstrong issued the directive to honor the first man to set foot on the moon.
Burglar Gets 10 Years, Must Pay $162,000 Restitution
The 38-year-old Puna man was caught and convicted as a result of a home video surveillance system.
Waikoloa Burglaries Result in Arrest of Siblings
A Waikoloa brother and sister have been arrested but not yet charged in connection with a series of burglaries earlier this month.
Kawauchi, Nago Agree To Meet On Election Solutions
The chief election officials for the state and Hawai`i County take a step toward reconciliation by agreeing to hold workshops on various counties.
Police Release List of Individuals Wanted on Warrants – Aug. 24
The list informs both the public and the persons sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
Tributes Follow Death of Fired Election Worker
The man who oversaw the county’s election warehouse before he was fired in January died Tuesday on Maui.
Floating Lantern Ceremony to Benefit Hospice
A South Kohala resort will again host a traditional Asian ceremony to respect and honor those who have passed.
Police Still Unable To Identify Body With SpongeBob Shirt
Police are again asking for help from the public identifying the body of a homeless man found in July at Higashihara Park in Kona.
Jars of JFC Furikake-Seto Fumi Being Recalled
The product was mislabeled and contains ingredients that could cause adverse reactions in people with certain food allergies.
