West Hawai‘i News
Candidates for Election on Big Island Set
The filing deadline has passed, and the state’s elections office has announced candidates for local elections.
Kawaihae Man Dies While Working on Roof
An autopsy will be done to determine the cause of death of a 49-year-old man who died Monday while working on the roof of a Waimea home.
Kenoi Receives Endorsement From Fire Fighters Association
The Hawaii Fire Fighters Association gave Mayor Billy Kenoi their endorsement for his re-election run Monday.
Transit of Venus Visible From Big Island
Hawaii will be one of the prime viewing spots for the Transit of Venus, a rare astronomical event that occurs every hundred years or so.
Lingle Hosts Birthday and Opening HQ Bashes
Linda Lingle will be celebrating her birthday in conjunction with the grand openings of her campaign’s Hilo and Kona headquarters.
Two Female Kayakers Rescued From Windy Seas
Two female kayakers were rescued from strong gusty winds and poor visibility off shore in the vicinity of Akoni Pule Highway.
UPDATE: North Kona Water Restrictions Continue Until June 1
North Kona residents are still asked to restrict water usage by 25 percent until June 1, when a spare pump is expected to be installed.
DUI Arrests Stay Below Last Year’s Numbers
DUI arrests are down for the second straight week, according to the latest statistics from the Hawaii Police Department.
Council Nixes Environmental Impact Statements for Geothermal Exploration
Companies will now be able to search for potential geothermal sites using surface measuring technology, but would still be faced with an EIS if they seek to drill test-wells
Click It or Ticket Campaign Begins Sunday
The national “Click It or Ticket” campaign kicks off this weekend, and authorities organized a rally to remind motorists of the added enforcement campaign.
Coroner’s Inquest Requested After Death of Kona Bicyclist
A coroner’s inquest has been requested following the death of a bicyclist in Kailua-Kona Thursday morning.
Kona Sea-Water Bottler to Pay $2 Million Fine
A company that sells deep-sea water drawn off the Kona coast has agreed to pay a $2 million fine for violations of its bottling permit.
Kealakehe High Student Honored For Volunteer Efforts
Candonino Agusen is named one the nation’s top 10 youths in the 2012 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program.
DUI Arrests Fall Slightly Below 2011 Levels
For the first time since mid-February, DUI arrests are under the year-to-date numbers from 2011.
UPDATE: Police Release Names of Crash Victims
Two men died and two others were injured in a collision early today at the intersection of Queen Ka‘ahumanu Highway and Kawaihae Road.
Delays on Saddle Road, Kawaihae Harbor to PTA
Traffic delays are expected due to military vehicle on May 7-9 & 13. Motorists are advised to use caution.
Firearm Death Threats at Party Result in $500,000 Bail
Bail for a 34-year-old Kona man was set at $500,000 bail after he allegedly twice used firearms to threaten three men at a Holualoa party Saturday night.
DUI Arrests Stay Ahead of Last Year’s Numbers
Nearly four months into the year, DUI arrests, traffic accidents, and fatalities are all above 2011 levels, according to police.
UPDATE: Woman in Crash Died of Medical Condition
A 77-year-old Kona woman involved in a multi-car accident in Kona last week died of a medical condition and not from injuries sustained in the crash.
Tourist Found Floating Died of Heart Attack
A 68-year-old Montana man pulled from the water off a Kona beach last week died of a heart attack, an autopsy showed.
