West Hawai‘i News

County Reopening Honoka`a Gym

The county Department of Parks and Recreation said repairs to its roof have been completed.

Police Name Victims in Recent Fatal Crashes

The victims were involved in separate crashes in Ka`u.

Owner of Unclaimed Necklace Sought

Police need the public’s help identifying the owner of some missing jewelry.

Police Issue Mail Scam Warning

The public should be on the lookout for letters seeking financial information or asking that checks be cashed.

Police Looking For Missing Kona Teen

The missing 17-year-old hasn’t been seen since May 30.

UPDATE: Fatality From North Kona Crash Identified

Injuries sustained in a two-car collision on July 30 have claimed the life of one of the drivers.

Firefighters Extinguish Kitchen Fire in Kawaihae

No one was home when firefighters extinguished the blaze early today.

Missing Mountain View Woman Located in Kona

The missing woman was found unharmed, police said.

Flags to Fly at Half-staff in Honor of Slain Sikhs

The observance will last until sunset on Friday.

Temporary Water Shut-off Next Week Near Waimea

Water service will be shut off from late Aug. 15 to early the next morning along Kawaihae Road near the intersection of Kohala Mountain Road.

Mailing of Prospective Juror Questionnaires Begins Today

If you are a registered voter, have a Hawai`i driver’s license or file state income taxes, you may soon be among the recipients of a juror questionnaire.

UH Gets Federal Grant For Biofuel Research

The US Department of Agriculture-funded project will involve a mix of universities and private companies.

Police Seeking Missing Mountain View Woman

The 23-year-old woman may be in the presence of a 27-year-old Hilo man.

HELCO Proposes New, Cheaper Aina Koa Pono Deal

After having its proposal rejected by regulators last year, the Big Island utility is asking for approval of a new biodiesel deal.

UPDATE: Two Charged in Kona Road-Rage Incident

Police are looking for witnesses to the incident that occurred Wednesday afternoon near the Kona Commons shopping center.

Kona Man Dead Following Collision Involving a Moped

The collision resulted in the man’s car striking a fire hydrant and light pole.

Speed a Factor in Overnight Ka`u Fatality

A 39-year-old Kurtistown man suffered fatal injuries in a single-car collision on in the Ka`u area overnight.

Council Fails To Override Three Kenoi Vetoes

The mayor’s vetoes stand following three 5-4 votes.

Kawauchi: Duplicate Registrations and Voters Found

The county clerk said problems with the Big Island voter registry won’t affect the upcoming primary election.

Kawauchi to Hold Press Conference on Voter Registry

The Big Island’s county clerk, who has been criticized for lack of communication with the media, will hold a press conference Wednesday.
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