West Hawai‘i News

HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown

A total of 425 DUI arrests have been made so far in 2016.

HPD Seeks Wanted Kona Man

Authorities described Manuel A. Perez as 5-foot-11 and 230 pounds. He has brown eyes and black hair.

Police Renew Information Request on Attempted Theft

HPD reports that officers responded to a 9:35 p.m., call where they met a 20-year-old man from Volcano at a parking lot at the University of Hawai’i at Hilo.

TMT Hearing Officer Holds Pre-Hearing Conference

A hearing was scheduled for June by Amano for requests submitted by those who want to participate in the contested case proceeding.

Visitor Industry Charity Walk Raises Over $290K

An estimated 2,500 walkers and runners took part in the 38th Annual Visitor Industry Charity Walk at Waikoloa Beach Resort on Saturday.

Two UH-Hilo Faculty Members Awarded

The pair were among 23 total recipients of awards.

DOE Annual Audit Completed

In a release Monday morning, the DOE said findings in the audit showed that the “Department continues to be fiscally responsible in its oversight of its funds.”

Hōkūle’a Greeted Upon Washington, D.C. Arrival

The Mālama Honua worldwide voyage has taken the Hōkūle’a and its crew to over 12 countries and 55 ports.

Scheduled Lane Closures May 16-20

Several lanes will close across the Big Island as various road work operations take place.

Pacific Media Group Celebrates Shining Seniors

Distinguished students from around the island gathered on Saturday at Nani Maui Gardens in Hilo for Pacific Media Group’s 33rd Annual Salute to the Graduates luncheon.

Pu‘uhonua o Hōnaunau to Temporarily Close 1871 Trail

Park officials say the closure is to service operational needs.

Weekend Road Work

All lane closures and detours are weather permitting and have the possibility of changing without notice.

Organizations Kick Off ‘Wildfire & Drought Lookout!’ Campaign

The “Wildfire & Drought Look Out!” campaign kicked off on Friday.

Leaders React to Haneda-Kona Flights

The Hawaiian Airlines flight will be the first regularly scheduled international flight to the Big Island since 2010.

Missing Hilo Woman Sought

Hilderbrand is described as 5-foot-6 and 240 pounds with brown eyes, medium length brown hair, and brown eyes.

Study: Prediction for Mega-Earthquake in the Aleutians

Hawai‘i is especially vulnerable to a tsunami created by an earthquake in the subduction zone of the Aleutian Islands.

Task Force on Rat Lungworm Developed

The task force was established by the Hawai’i State Department of Health and the East Hawai’i Liaison to the Office of the Governor.

Police Release May 13 Warrants

The list informs both the public and the individuals sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.

Police Search for Missing Hikers

Authorities say the two men are Chad Aukai, 40, and Cory Aukai, 34.

Family Receives Home Built by Hawai’i CC Students

The keys were presented at a dedication ceremony after students spent the past academic year custom building the home.
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