West Hawaii News
Missing Man: Curtis Spencer
Curtis Spencer was last seen on Feb. 24 in Hilo. Police say he has a medical condition that requires medication.
USCG Kiska Returns Home After Eight-Day Fisheries Patrol
Crew members endured “challenging” marine conditions as a result of poor weather in the patrol area, including seas of over 10 feet and 23 to 25 mile per hour wind speeds.
Authorities Search for Missing Kea’au Man
A 52-year-old Kea’au man last seen in Hilo on February 25 is being sought by authorities after being reported missing.
Hirono, Senators Introduce Legislation in Support of President’s Zika Funding
The legislation would fund essential programs, including the expansion of diagnostic testing and treatment capacity, increased education, and support.
Public Urged Not to Remove Wood from DKI Highway Project Site
Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death is attributed to a fungus, Ceratocystis fimbriata, that has been spreading rapidly across the Big Island.
No New Dengue Cases Reported
The total case count of confirmed dengue cases remains at 263, the same number since the last added case on March 24.
Hawai’i Electric Light: Generation Margins Improve
“We do expect to have sufficient generation for tonight’s evening peak energy use period,” said Rhea Lee-Moku, Hawai‘i Electric Light spokesperson.
Authorities Renew Information Request in January Puna Robbery
The Hawai’i Police Department has renewed its request for information in a January robbery incident that took place in Puna.
Ka ‘Umeke Kaeo Plans Suspension of High School Classes
While the school suspends high school classes, it will work towards building “a superior, more flexible program” and will hire and train teachers that have magnet school experience.
Senate Appropriations Committee Includes Native Hawaiian Housing in Bill
Senator Brian Schatz has been working to secure funding for states with the highest level of need for housing resources.
DWS: Hilo Water Shut-Off Scheduled for Monday
Department of Water Supply officials say the shut-off will affect customers on Kapiolani Street between Mohouli Street and the Hospice of Hilo.
REPORT: Big Island Air Quality Among the State’s Worst
Despite the Big Island’s poor grades, Honolulu was ranked as one of the country’s cleanest cities, as far as air quality,
HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown
A total of 323 DUI arrests have been made so far in 2016. That number is a 15.8 percent increase from last year’s count of 279 arrests during the same time period.
DOH Removes All Risk Areas as Dengue Count Nears One-Month Halt
On Wednesday, the updated map had “No Recent Activity Reported” stamped across the map with no indication of pinpointed locations noting potential infections.
DBEDT Solicits Services to Create Broadband Infrastructure Partnership
DBEDT issued a Request for Proposal for structuring services to create a broadband infrastructure partnership in an effort to aid the growth strategy.
Free Health Clinics to Move through Ka’u, Puna
Tropic Care 2016 is run by the United States Department of Defense, with support from the County of Hawai’i and the Ka’u Rural Health District Health Office.
Police Seek Man on Warrant and for Questioning
Alexander Kaleookalani Lancaster is described as 5-foot-8 and 200 pounds. He has brown eyes and black hair. The last known address for Lancaster was in Pahoa.
Earth Day Celebration Planned at Hawai’i CC-Pālamanui
The event will include various activities, ranging from the removal of fountain grass to speakers and presentations.
No New Dengue Cases Confirmed by DOH
There have been no new cases of dengue confirmed on the Big Island since March 24.
Famous Koa Racing Canoe Malolo to Return to Miloli’i
More than 70 years ago, John D. Kaupiko took the 1928 canoe, built by Kekemu Kawaauhau, to Oahu, where in 1954, it won the Moloka’i Channel race and set a 6:05 record.
