West Hawai‘i News
Police: Two Recent Deaths Caused By Heart Attacks
One of two possible drowning cases in June instead involved a heart attack, which was also the cause of death of a man who died while pressure-washing a roof.
Abandoned Building in HOVE Destroyed By Fire
The 1,200-square-foot structure was not occupied, neighbors said.
Hale Nani Escapee Kalili Apprehended in Kona
Police in Kona arrested Joshua Kalili and charged him with escape for leaving the Hilo facility on Sunday.
Maui Chopper Pilot Admits Bringing Deer to Big Island
The pilot who rescued a man trapped in the Pu`u `O`o crater 20 years ago has pleaded guilty to transporting the deer.
Collision Between Semi and Sedan Injures Two
The driver of the sedan involved in the crash had to be extricated from the wreckage.
Land Development Agency Gets Rough Reception
Those testifying tonight at the first meeting held by the Public Land Development Corp. were critical of both its proposed rules and mission.
Election Review Prompts Finger-Pointing, But Little Else
County Clerk Jamae Kawauchi and state election officials trade accusations about what went wrong during the Aug. 11 primary election.
Yet Another Inmate Escapes From Hale Nani
Another inmate has escaped from the the Hale Nani facility in Hilo, the third escapee in the past month.
HELCO Asks State Regulators For 4.2% Rate Increase
The Big Island utility last sought a rate increase in 2009, after which the PUC granted a 1.3% hike.
County Clerk’s Tenure Won’t Be Issue in Monday’s Meeting
The county clerk’s job security won’t be decided at next week’s meeting calling for a report on the recent primary election.
Kawauchi, Yagong Disagree With Critical Report on Election
The county clerk says she does not deserve blame aimed at her in a report from the state Office of Elections.
Grants Will Buy Critical Habitat Lands on Big Isle
The $2.4 million will be used to acquire more than 7,000 acres in two locations, one on the island’s southern coast and the other on Mauna Kea.
Volcano Scientists to Gather Next Week in Waikoloa
The conference will focus on Hawai`i’s volcanoes, tracing the path of molten rock from the depths of the earth to the surface.
Police Looking For Credit-Card Fraud Couple
The couple racked up more than $35,000 worth of fraudulent purchases in Kona.
State Election Officials Conducting Own Investigation
A spokesman said the probe is necessary because of a lack of answers about Saturday’s election from the head of the Hawai’i County Elections Division.
Construction Funds for West Hawai`i Campus Released
The governor has released $7.5 million for buildings at the Kona campus being built through a partnership between the University of Hawai`i and Palamanui LLC.
Police Looking For Another Hale Nani Escapee
Police are looking for another escapee from the Hale Nani Correctional Facility, the second inmate to escape from the facility in Panaewa in the past month.
Three UHH Students Receive Study-Abroad Scholarships
The students are recipients of $5,000 awards from the Benjamin A. Gilman Study Abroad Scholarship program.
ATV Accident Injures Pu`u Wa`awa`a Bird Sanctuary Worker
A fire department helicopter located the victim of an ATV accident in a remote part area of North Kona and transported him to a Waimea hospital.
Inouye Not Ready To Concede District 4 Senate Race
Former state Sen. Lorraine Inouye is questioning the voting in which she apparently lost to incumbent Sen. Malama Solomon.
