West Hawai‘i News
Kailua-Kona Brushfire Contained, Hualalai Road Reopened
Police were asking motorists to use caution while firefighters continue mop-up operations.
Gale Retiring After 32 Years with National Park Service
The park’s chief of interpretation has served at a host of NPS facilities around the country.
Four UHH Students Recipients of Alumni Scholarships
Three from East Hawaii high schools are among those receiving the awards.
Big Island Police Release Oct. 4 Warrant List
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of persons wanted on outstanding warrants.
Council Urges Legislature to Repeal Controversial Law
The County Council unanimously passed a resolution asking state lawmakers to abolish the Public Land Development Corporation.
Groundbreaking Held For DHHL Subdivision in Waimea
The housing project will provide 83 lots on 35 acres for DHHL homesteaders.
UPDATE: Missing Hilo Man Located
John Stephens Jr. may need medication and may be on Oahu, police said.
Group Opposed to Plans For Lower Hamakua Ditch
Third Thursday Thrive does not want the state to replace the historic irrigation ditch with pipe and fill.
Hilo Astronomer Recipient of MacArthur ‘Genius’ Grant
Olivier Guyon, who has been working at the Subaru Telescope for the past decade, specializes in the search for Earth-like planets.
State Takes Over Election Operations From County
The state Office of Elections has rescinded Hawaii County’s authority to conduct elections, and will run the Nov. 6 general election itself.
2003-2007 Honda Accords Subject of Recall Notices
The power steering hose on those models can deteriorate and leak, causing loss of steering assistance and a possible fire.
Ka`u Woman Wanted For Violating Court Order
Police said Sharon Hui may be in the Kona or Ocean View areas.
37 Drunken Drivers Arrested Last Week
The arrests were the most for impaired driving since mid-August.
Hawaii Volcanoes Designated TsunamiReady, StormReady
The Big Island park received the designations under programs established by the National Weather Service.
Controversial Agency To Consider Rule Changes Oct. 11
The Public Land Development Corp. will take up the amendments and adoption of a strategic plan at its next meeting in Honolulu.
Kawauchi, Five Others Attend Election Workshop
The county clerk was among six Big Island election workers to attend the training session Thursday on Maui.
Kaiminani Drive Roadwork To Begin Next Week
About a mile of the busy mauka-makai roadway in Kona will be improved.
Big Island Police Release Sept. 28 Warrant List
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of persons wanted on outstanding warrants.
Kailua-Kona County Pool Will Be Closed Monday, Tuesday
The pool is expected to reopen Wednesday following an inspection.
No Tsunami Threat From Aleutians Earthquake
The tremor that struck at 1:40 p.m. Hawaii time did not generate a Pacific-wide tsunami.
