West Hawaii News
Moi Season Comes to an End
The “fish with a lot of ‘fingers’” is the only one in Hawai’i belonging to the Polydactylus genus, greek for “many fingers.”
Hawai’i Electric Unveils New EV Fast Chargers
The fast chargers are located at both the Hilo and Kona Hawai’i Electric Light offices.
UH System Selected for Veterans Training Programs
Two federal programs to assist veterans entering the civilian workforce will be available through the University of Hawai’i System.
DLNR: Identity of Mauna Kea Obstruction Suspect Sought
DLNR officials say the rocks were placed near the 5.5 mile marker of Summit Road at the 12,500-foot level.
HTDC to Host Forum on Entrepreneurship
The lecture, titled “The Challenge of Growth: It’s a high class problem but still a problem,” will be presented by Jonathan Aberman.
UPDATE: New Puʻu ʻŌʻō Breakouts
Scientists at HVO say that at about 6:50 a.m., the two lava flows broke out from flanks of the cone.
HPD: No Right Turns on Shoulder
Captain Samuel Jelsma says that the “edge of the roadway” means the white solid line.
Mauna Kea Observatories Launch Charitable Fund
As the fund takes off in its initial year, it will participate in HCF’s STEM Learning Partnership.
Kapiolani Street Extension Project to Cause Traffic Change
Work on the project, being conducted by Isemoto Contracting Co., is anticipated to be completed by Wednesday, June 15.
Microloans Available for Local Entrepreneurs
The program offers low interest microloans and hands-on business development services to help entrepreneurs build sustainable businesses.
Akamai Workforce Initiative Introduces Student Selection
Each of the students are either from Hawai’i or are enrolled at one of the University of Hawai’i System campuses.
Schatz Calls for Federal Rapid Ohia Death Assistance
In a letter penned to Interior Department secretary Sally Jewell, Senator Schatz asked for additional personnel and resources to protect ohia on the Big Island.
Arthurs’ Fund Three Scholarships Totaling $127K
Dr. Barbara Arthurs has served the UH System as a counselor, acting dean of student services, head counselor, and most recently as the vice chancellor for student affairs at Hawai’i CC.
‘Click It or Ticket’ Campaign Begins
Police will increase law enforcement of seat belt and child restraint laws.
PHOTOS: U.S. Capitol Kamehameha Day Ceremony Arrives Early
The lei draping ceremony took place on Sunday,
Police Seek Public Help to ID Shoplifting Suspect
The Hawai’i Police Department says the woman removed a bottle of liquor without paying.
