West Hawai‘i News
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.
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.
