West Hawai‘i News

The goal of the event is to help reduce the risk of prescription drug abuse.

So far this year, there have been 802 DUI arrests compared with 861 during the same period last year, a decrease of 6.9%.

Hawaiʻi Island police say the suspect is described as being in his 20s to mid-30s, caucasian with a slender build, 6 feet tall and 180 to 200 pounds.

Kona Patrol Officer Elijah Won took into custody Martin Medina, a federal fugitive from Mexico who was suspected to be involved in criminal activity, including the stealing of vehicles and illegal narcotic distribution.

The new upgrade will not affect any process on the user’s end.

There are Halloween activities around the Big Island — for keiki to adults. Check out the list that includes haunted houses, witches on the water, a menacing maze and Howl-ween with four-legged friends.

Vector control operations will take place at the park during the morning.

Emotions ran high Saturday afternoon in Ocean View as residents living in the community on Mauna Loa’s Southwest Rift Zone got an update on the sleeping giant’s status and had a chance to speak with and ask questions.

The Kailua Village Business Improvement District invites sailboats, powerboats, canoes and kayaks to be a part of the festive holiday celebration.

Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced weekly lane closures for Oct. 22-28.

Kona patrol officers identified 27-year-old Destanyie Calicdan of Hilo and 31-year-old Troy Canda-Raigumai of Kea‘au after both individuals were observed using the victim’s stolen credit cards to make numerous unauthorized purchases from at least five businesses in the Kailua-Kona area.

After finalists are identified, the public will have the chance to comment on and engage with each of the applicants for the chief’s post.

For the second day in a row, Hawaiian Electric is asking its Big Island customers to limit their use of electricity.

Big Island police are investigating after a 38-year-old Kailua-Kona man was allegedly assaulted and robbed.

Customers are asked to reduce their power usage from 5-9 p.m. tonight.

The Hawai‘i County Council is making sure its voice is heard during the upcoming session of the Hawai‘i State Legislature.

There have been 788 DUI arrests so far this year.

Zoning and subdivision codes. Sounds boring, right?

A former West Hawai‘i police officer recently received honors for his diligent efforts in solving two thefts in Kona.

Police have identified the teen who died in the single-car crash on the Big Island as Maui Kamokukaulanaina Easton Marley Ellis-Noa.