West Hawaii News
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.
Beach Parks Closed Due to High Surf Reopen
High surf caused the closure of several beach parks in West Hawai’i Thursday. The beach parks have been reopened.
Prep Work for Henry and Alahou Street Traffic Signal Slated
The work will be in preparation for an upcoming traffic signal at the intersection.
DOH Officials Visit CDC to Attend Zika Action Plan Summit
“The summit provided an excellent opportunity for Hawai’i to share our experience and knowledge while learning from other states about specific issues around the science behind Zika,” said Health Director Dr. Virginia Pressler.
Kona Man Sought on Probation Violation, for Questioning
Police are looking for a 26-year-old man who is wanted for a probation violation and for questioning.
HPD Renews Request for Information on Stolen Boxing Gloves
According to police, the gloves were removed from a home in Hawaiian Beaches around mid-January.
Thursday Night Earthquake Upgraded to 4.7M
Just before 2 a.m., Hawaiian Volcano Observatory noted that the quake occurred north of the Big Island and east of Maui the evening prior.
No Tsunami Threat Following 4.4M Quake
According to PTWC, the earthquake occurred Thursday at 11:45 p.m. Hawai’i time.
Kona Woman Dies from Fatal Gunshot, Husband Arrested
A fatal shooting Thursday morning has led to the arrested of a Kona man.
UH Community Colleges Partner for Entrepreneurship Program
Grant funds totaling $100,000, part of a $10 million Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College Career Training Grant to UHCC’s from the United States Department of Labor, will support he program.
Man Sought by Authorities for Assault
A 32-year-old Pa’auilo man is being sought after by the Hawai’i Police Department for assault.
3.0M Earthquake Near Honoka’a
The United States Geological Survey reports the earthquake took place at 1:37 p.m., seven miles north-northwest of Honoka’a at a depth of 8.9 miles.
No New Dengue Fever Cases Reported
The overall case count remains at 263, with no cases listed as “potentially infectious” to mosquitoes.
Attorney General Takes Part in Bogus Charity Bust
An end has been placed on two “sham” cancer charities that operated nation-wide.
Pohakuloa Fire ‘100 Percent Contained’
PTA Fire Chief Eric Moller told Big Island Now that the fire has burned 200 acres,
3.0M Earthquake Centered West of Volcano
The United States Geological Survey listed the earthquake at a depth of 6.2 miles.
