West Hawai‘i News
Report: Hawai`i Car Insurance Costs Third Lowest in Nation
Only two states have a lower percentage of average household income spent on car insurance costs, a report says.
UPDATE: Emergency Marine Beacon Secured
The Coast Guard said an emergency boat beacon that had been broadcasting from land has now been secured and is no longer emitting a wayward signal.
Tourist Pulled From Water While Snorkeling
Efforts to resuscitate the 60-year old visitor from Japan were unsuccessful.
Police Looking For Missing Ka`u Woman
The missing woman, Mory Koi, has been missing since Saturday and is in need of medication.
Flags to be Flown at Half-Staff Tuesday
The US and Hawai`i flags will be flown at half-staff Tuesday in honor of former state Rep. John Justin Medeiros.
State To Require Safety Course For Boaters
The state land board has approved the rule to take effect in two years.
Man Dies From Injuries in July 23 Crash
Speed may have been a factor in the fatality that occurred Sunday morning.
Scientists to Search For Water in Big Island’s Saddle
A research project investigating possible high-elevation sources of water could be a boon for groundwater management on the Big Island’s leeward side.
Car Thefts On the Rise in West Hawai`i
The thieves are focusing on certain makes and models including Honda sedans and Toyota Tacoma pickups.
Work Set For Reed’s Island Bridge, Kaiminani Drive
Long-awaited structural improvements are getting underway at the Reed’s Island Bridge in Hilo.
Baby With Burns, Broken Bones Prompts Investigation
The 3-month-old Kealakekua girl was taken to Kona Community Hospital last week.
State Elections Chief Critical of County Clerk
Chief Election Officer Scott Nago has told Hawai`i County Clerk Jamae Kawauchi that some of her recent actions may be undermining public confidence in the upcoming election.
Kona’s Keahole Point to Demo Ocean Thermal Energy
As it did more than three decades ago, NELHA may again be the site of an OTEC facility.
AT&T Wireless Service Has Outage Today
The company is still trying to determine the cause of the disruption that lasted nearly three hours.
Ford Recalls 2013 Escapes Because of Fire Hazard
The recall is to replace a fuel line under the hood that could rupture on the 1.6-liter engine models.
Election Office Was Closed For Registry Check
Mystery solved: County elections staff took the unusual move of closing their Hilo office Monday to complete a manual check of the voter list.
Hawai`i Horse Expo Set For Aug. 11-12 in Waimea
A wide variety of clinicians and other presenters will be featured at the benefit for the Humane Society’s Horse Rescue Fund.
Police Seek Help Identifying Remains in Kona Park
The partially decomposed remains may have been of a homeless man known to frequent towns mauka of the park.
Military Convoys Traveling From PTA to Kawaihae Today
The public is being asked to be on the lookout for military units convoying from Pohakuloa Training Area to Kawaihae Harbor today between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., PTA officials said. The route will include Saddle Road, down Mamalahoa Highway to Waikoloa Road and from there up Queen Ka`ahumanu Highway to Kawaihae Road. The convoys […]
UPDATE: Police Identify Honomu Stabbing Victim
The victim was identified as 30-year-old Joshua Earl Trickel of Honomu.
