West Hawai‘i News
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.
TripAdvisor Ranks Top Islands, Big Island Included
The Island of Maui took the publication’s top rankings as both the Top Island in the World and Top Island in the United States.
Mokulele Expands Travel Within California
Beginning on May 23, Mokulele will offer flights between two California locations. The daily flights will travel between Imperial/El Centro and Los Angeles.
Free Income Qualified Pre-Kindergarten Classes Open to Applicants
The program, which is funded by the State of Hawai’i, offers free classes throughout the state where the need is the greatest.
Missing 18-Year-Old Sought
The Hawai’i Police Department reports that Kaikona Kahakai-Bohol was reported missing after last being seen at 4 a.m. on Monday in the Fern Acres subdivision.
Hawai’i Electric Light: Power Generation Reserves ‘Tight’
The HEP plant will remain out of service through Friday and the generation reserves are narrow, the company said in a Monday afternoon notice.
BIDR Takes Humane Society to Court
The complaint alleges that the defendants interfered with BIDR’s operations, invaded privacy, and attempted to derail the group’s public perception.
No New Dengue Cases Monday
The last confirmed dengue case was reported in late March and there have been no known cases at risk of infecting mosquitoes with the disease since March 17.
Schatz, Senate Democrats Pen New Letter Seeking Passage of Zika Emergency Funding Request
The letter is addressed to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Thad Cochran.
Big Island Public High School Graduation Dates Released
With high school graduations just around the corner, the Hawai’i Department of Education has released official graduation dates for public and public charter schools across the state.
