West Hawai‘i News
HPD: Vehicles Towed for Certain Driving Offenses
Under Hawai’i County Ordinance No. 11-102, which is also known as “Aliyah’s Law,” vehicles can be towed if a motorist is found driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, without a valid driver’s license, or with fraudulent license plates or registration emblems.
Hawai’i Receives $3 Million In New Funding For Affordable Housing
The development and preservation of affordable rental housing in Hawai’i was supported through the funding.
Attorneys and Judges Assistance Program Board Seeks Applicants
The positions are divided as one member of the Judiciary and two attorneys.
Kapua Lands Acquisition Passed by Legislators
SR46 was one of the final pieces of legislation Senator Gil Kahele pushed for prior to his passing earlier this year.
Governor Rates Legislative Session ‘B’
The session earned a B grade, according to the governor who made mention of issues that still need to be looked at and bills that need to undergo careful consideration.
Colombian Mariner Stranded at Sea Arrives Safely to Hawai’i, Boat Mates Perish
A Colombian man rescued after spending two months at sea arrived in Honolulu on Wednesday.
Officer Thompson Named ‘Officer of the Month’
Officer Mike Thompson was honored for an act of kindness that has been described by his supervisor as “far beyond compassion.”
New Listeria Recall Includes Planters Sunflower Seeds
No illnesses have been reported in connection to the products.
Hawai’i Supreme Court Disciplinary Board Seeks Members
Six positions in total will be expiring shortly and need to be filled.
Hawai’i Electric Light Warns Against Utility Impersonators
Suspicious activity should be reported to the Hawai’i Police Department.
DOE Creates Lessons in Coordination with the World Conservation Congress
Grade-specific lessons relevant to the themes of the WCC and International Union for Conservation of Nature are included in the DOE’s Resource Bank.
UPDATE: Hawai’i Electric Light Says Outage Effected 16,900 Customers
A downed Hawai’i Electric Light power line has caused a single lane closure along Highway 11 between mile markers 59 and 60.
Public Comment on Judicial Nominees Sought
Thomas A.K. Haia, Kevin S. Hashizaki, Peter K. Kubota, Michelle K. Laubach, Laureen L. Martin, and Jeffrey W.S. Ng were each nominated by the Judicial Selection Committee.
$130K Awarded to DWS for Conservation Efforts
The funds will be used to support the purchase of equipment and loggers with an aim to reduce water loss as part of DWS’ leak detection program.
Teen Summer Science Camp Returns to the Big Island
The Hawai’i-based nonprofit organization offers teenagers in the eighth through twelfth grades the opportunity to explore science outdoors.
Senate Passes Several Bills on Final Reading
The Senate passed several bills Tuesday, including the budget bill, industrial hemp pilot project, water rights, and TAT.
Big Island Private High School Graduations
All across the Big Island and throughout the state, high school seniors will celebrate graduation at the end of May.
Transgender Community Delivers Petition to BOE
The petition calls on the DOE to respect and protect transgender students throughout the state.
State Officials Call For Awareness, Funding in Fight Against Zika
In Hawai’i, there have been nine confirmed cases of Zika since 2015. The cases include an infant that was born with microcephaly.
