West Hawai‘i News

Hawaiian Electric Relaxes Requirements For Home Solar Systems

Hawaii Electric Co. said it will no longer require studies of the impacts of most small photovoltaic systems for its customers on Oahu, Maui and the Big Island.

County Staff Attends Elections Workshop; Clerk a No-Show

The county’s deputy clerk and three members of the Elections Division staff were at the workshop on Kauai, the first of three such meetings scheduled.

Police Seek California Tourist Missing Here Since 2007

Sean Ryan was last seen more than five years ago in the Fern Acres subdivision.

Loco Moco Weird? It’s In the Tastebuds of the Beholder

That staple of Hawaii makes it on Food & Wine magazine’s list of strange regional foods.

Police: Hilo Man Found With Stolen Laptop, Gun

Kawika Larinaga-Napihaa was charged Friday with burglary, theft and firearms charges.

Motorcycle Rider Becomes 30th Traffic Fatality of 2012

A 76-year-old Oahu man died after his motorcycle went off the Kohala Mountain Road last week, becoming the ninth motorcycle fatality on the Big Island this year.

Land Board Revokes Permit For Kayak Tour Company

Hawaii Pack and Paddle was one of the companies involved in the death of a New York teenager on July 4.

Police Release Sept. 14 Warrant List

Those wanted on outstanding arrest warrants are encouraged to turn themselves to avoid having an officer go to their home or workplace.

Police Seeking Two Kailua-Kona Residents

Joel Landsborough is wanted on an outstanding warrant while police are looking for Danny Estocado in connection with a car theft investigation.

Meeting Set For Sept. 27 on Kona Regional Park

The meeting will be one of three to develop a 20-year plan for the property in Kealakehe.

UPDATE: Good Samaritan Neighbor Dies

The fire that started in the kitchen caused an estimated $85,000 in damage to the home on Kamaoa Road.

Police Investigating Computer Access at Elections Office

County Clerk Jamae Kawauchi reported that someone used another person’s log-in information to access a computer, which would be a violation of state law.

Yagong Accuses Ethics Chairman of Conflict of Interest

Responding to a complaint about him before the Ethics Board, Dominic Yagong said the board’s chairman may be looking for “payback.”

Obama Orders Flags at Half-Staff Following Libya Attack

The attack on the US Consulate resulted in the deaths of Ambassador Christopher Stevens and three other Americans.

Police Open Investigation Into Possible 2010 Voter Fraud

Details are not being released about allegations from the county’s election office that prompted the police probe.

Hawaiian Homes Commission To Hold Big Island Meeting

The commission that oversees the DHHL next week will have a two-part meeting in Hilo and Naalehu, with a community meeting in Pahala in between.

Police: Missing Woman May Be In West Hawaii

Police are looking for 31-year-old Cristin Banks, also known as Cristin Guerpo-Banks.

Kona Community Meeting on Burglaries Tuesday

Police will provide information on a surge in burglaries and other crimes in Kona and on ways for the public to protect itself.

UPDATE: McDowell Found; Two Still Missing

Police are asking for the public’s help finding a Papaikou teenager, an Ocean View resident and a senior citizen from Kapoho.

UHH Group Accepting Nominations For Distinguished Alumni Awards

The university’s alumni association will hold a banquet in February to hand out awards to distinguished alumni and for distinguished service.
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