West Hawai‘i News
Nahale Honored as ‘Officer of the Month’ for June
The Kona Crime Prevention Committee recognized Hawaiʻi Police Department School Resource Officer Wyattlane Nahale as “Officer of the Month” for June 2016.
HCC to Host Degree Prep Workshops in June
“Degree Preparation Workshops” will be held at the HCC Pālamanui campus on June 7 and 22, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Koali Building (A 101).
Conquer the ‘Math Monster’ this Summer at HCC
Free workshops are available at Hawai‘i Community College – Pālamanui on June 8 and 21 to help students or anyone having trouble conquering the “math monster.”
LANE CLOSURES: June 26 Marathon Events
West Hawai‘i motorists are advised of lane closures and traffic delays due to the Kona Marathon and other race events on Sunday, June 26, 2016.
Losalio Nominated to Congress of Future Medical Leaders
Kealakekua Andelen “Olelo” Losalio of Kealakekua is a delegate to the Congress of Future Medical Leaders in Lowell, Mass., on June 25 to 27, 2016.
South Kohala Wind Farm: How Will It Work?
The South Kohala wind farm will consist of five wind turbines that will produce a total of 3.3 megawatts of power.
Missing Hilo Teen Sought by Police
Summer Steenolsen is described as Caucasian, 5-foot-7 and 135 pounds. She has green eyes and blond shoulder-length hair.
Senate Passes Resolution to Honor Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
The resolution to recognize May as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month celebrates the contributions of the Asian American and Pacific Islander community to American history.
New Puʻu ʻŌʻō Breakouts Remain Active
The two new lava flows that broke out from Puʻu ʻŌʻō on May 24 remain active.
Man Arrested, Charged After Alleged Theft
Jason K. Lindsey, the suspect in the theft, was located nearby and arrested at 3:45 p.m.
North Kona Fire Hydrant Flow Test Scheduled
The flow test will take place for a one-hour period between 5 a.m. and 6 a.m.
Police Search for Missing Teen
The Hawai’i Police Department is on the search for a missing Hilo teenager.
Voter Registration Drive Begins in June
The mobile voter registration sites aim to increase voter awareness and provide convenient curbside voter registration locations for the public.
Ironman 70.3 Event to Cause Traffic Closure
The one-way pattern will take place on Saturday, June 4 from 4:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
‘Largest Sponge in the World?’
The sponge was close to 12 feet long and 7 feet wide, comparable in size to a minivan.
HSPLS Libraries to Observe Memorial Day Weekend
Kealakekua Public Library will open on Thursday, May 26, prior to the long weekend closure.
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.
