West Hawai‘i News
Ige Signs Law to Expedite Contested Case Hearings
In addition, the law requires the Supreme Court to prioritize contested case appeals of significant statewide importance.
Kona Historical Society Recipient of $150K State Grant
Grant funds from the State of Hawai’i will support Kona Historical Society’s “Kona Museum” Cultural and Community Programming Project.
Instagram Analysis: Hawai’i Drivers Suffer Highest Levels of Road Rage
An analysis of Instagram posts tagged #RoadRage, conducted by Auto Insurance Center, ranks Hawai‘i as the state with the highest level of road rage.
Police Week Features Dedication of East Hawai’i Memorial
During the ceremonies, HPD will honor the life of four officers who lost their lives while serving their communities.
Kahalu’u Bay Education Center Seeks Volunteers
With over 400,000 people visiting Kahalu’u Bay on a yearly basis, the Kahalu’u Bay Education Center says that it is volunteers who help protect the bay.
Schatz Meets with U.S. Supreme Court Nominee Garland
The meeting took place in Senator Schatz’s Capitol Hill office and covered the nominating process, Chief Judge Garland’s record, and judicial philosophy.
Degree Preparation Workshop at Hawai’i CC-Pālamanui
The University Center, West Hawai’i will host the workshop from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on May 19.
Juveniles in Leilani Estates Triple Murder Identified
Both children are the biological children of John Ali Hoffman, who has been arrested and charged in the murders.
NOAA: Coral Reef Ecosystem Reserve Seeks Advisory Council Applicants
The council is seeking applicants for five primary and alternate seats.
Suspect in Triple Murder Says Intruders Shot Wife
Court documents state that John Hoffman allegedly called police just before 2 a.m. on Friday.
PTA Training to Cause Potential Noise Increase
PTA officials say an Air Force C-17 participating in activities could add to the noise levels on May 10 and May 12 between 11 a.m. and 12 p.m.
PHOTOS: Kanehoa Community Clears the Way to Being ‘Firewise’
In total, two dozen Kanehoa community members joined in to remove an entire large dumpster with haole koa, also known as ekoa.
Students Recycle Directories in Recycling and Awareness Campaign
The campaign is in its final week, ending on May 15, and is in conjunction with the 2016 Hawaiian Telcom Directory delivery.
Pacific Media Group Celebrates Outstanding Graduates
Pacific Media Group, home of four island wide radio stations and news website BigIslandNow.com, will once again celebrate outstanding students in the community in its 33rd annual “Salute to the Graduates” program.
Scheduled Lane Closures May 9-13
Several roadways throughout the Big Island will undergo work, causing temporary lane closures.
Missing Man Found
Gary Scanlan went missing after last being seen at Ahalanui Beach Park. He has since been located.
Weekend Road Work
Roadwork in a couple of locations on the island will continue to cause closures through the weekend.
Results from HPD Community Satisfaction Survey Released
Data included in the survey results was gathered in March and includes the response of 583 survey takers.
