West Hawaii News
3.4M Earthquake Shakes Near Volcano
At 8:04 a.m., the earthquake shook about four miles southwest from Volcano at a depth of 1.5 miles.
Suspect Sought in Kona iPhone Theft
According to the Hawai’i Police Department, a customer ahead of the suspect at a checkout in a Kailua-Kona store left their phone behind. The suspect then removed the phone.
Ige Proposes Highest Level of Funding Ever for DHHL
Governor Ige proposed that DHHL’s $9.61 in general fund appropriations for FY2016 would be replaced with $17.14 million in general funds.
April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month
HDOT says a combination of increased enforcement of distracted driving laws and public education have been effective in reducing distracted driving, and ultimately, saving lives.
Dengue Fever Cases Remain at 263
In total, 237 Big Island residents have contracted the disease, along with 26 visitors to the island.
Traffic Signal Work Scheduled in Kona Tuesday, Wednesday
Upgrades will include the installation of wireless vehicle detection sensors in the roadway at all four approaches, as well as the programming of the traffic signals to optimize traffic flow.
Farm to School Initiative Seeks Local Information
Information from the agricultural community in Hawai’i is being sought for the Farm to School Initiative.
Scheduled Lane Closures April 4-8
Various roadwork projects continues this week, causing temporary road closures.
No Tsunami Threat Following 7.2M Vanuatu Earthquake
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says there is no tsunami threat to Hawai’i following a 7.2 magnitude earthquake that occurred in Vanuatu.
New Member Appointed to State Judicial Selection Commission
Dr. Dubanoski was sworn in on Friday and will replace Dr. Phyllis C. Horner for the remainder of her term.
Hawaiian Electric Sets Renewable Energy Plan
In the detailed plan, Hawaiian Electric hopes to have the Big Island reaching 100 percent renewable energy by the year 2040, ten years behind Moloka’i and Lāna’i and five years ahead of the statewide goal of 2045.
Weekend Road Work
Various lane closures associated with ongoing road work will continue throughout the weekend.
Retired Circuit Court Judge to Hear Mauna Kea Contested Case
Judge Amano will determine the schedule for the Thirty Meter Telescope contested case hearing.
Police Release April 1 Warrants
The list informs both the public and the individuals sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
PTA Monitoring Fire Sparked During Training
Pohakuloa Training Area officials are continuing to monitor a fire that was caused by a round fired during combined live fire arms training on March 24.
Man Released From Custody in Wife’s Death
Seventy-year-old James Mansker was arrested after police responded to the Kona Highlands subdivision Thursday morning and found a woman, identified as Marsha Mansker, with a fatal gunshot wound to the head.
Kona Man Sought by Authorities
A 36-year-old Kona man is being sought after by the Hawai’i Police Department.
PTA to Open for Pig, Goat, and Sheep Bow Hunting
The Humu’ula Unit, which includes training areas 1 through 4, the Menehune Unit, including training areas 5 and 6, and the Ahi Unit, training areas 9, 12 to 16, and 18 east, will be opened.
Dengue: No New Cases, Transfer Station Hour Extensions
No new cases of dengue fever have been reported on the Big Island since March 23.
