West Hawaii News
Puna Robbery Under Investigation
A 55-year-old man reported that he stopped to help a stranded motorist and was robbed at gunpoint of his sports-utility vehicle.
Fluctuating Activity at Puʻu ʻŌʻō Last Week
Activity within Kilauea remains within realms of normal activity.
Overnight Keonepoko Area Water Shut-Off
The temporary water shut-off will take place to relocate a fire hydrant for Kea’au-Pahoa Road Intersection Improvements on Old Government Road.
Wanted Man Turns Himself In
The Hawai’i Police Department issued an alert for the wanted man late Monday afternoon. He turned himself in shortly after.
Solar Eclipse Today in Hawaii
Hawaiʻi will be the first state in the US to get a total solar eclipse since the last solar eclipse over Hawaii in 1991. The path of totality actually passes…
Aiona Announces Support of Rubio for President
Former Lieutenant Governor Duke Aiona has announced his endorsement for Marco Rubio for President.
Kapoho Man Arrested in Puna Murder
The Hawai’i Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred late Monday afternoon.
Police Seek Man on Warrant, Abuse, Sexual Assault Questioning
Forty-four-year-old James Forrest is being sought by the Hawai’i Police Department.
Kona Man Sought on Warrant, Abuse Case Questioning
A 51-year-old Kailua-Kona man is being sought by authorities on a warrant of arrest for bail jumping and for questioning.
New ‘Ghost-Like’ Octopus Species Located off Hawai’i
The animal didn’t appear to be very muscular and lacked pigment cell, causing it to appear “ghost-like,” according to a NOAA scientist.
Big Island Tourism Starts the Year Strong
During the month of January, a total of of 720,997 visitors stepped foot in Hawai’i, a 6.2 percent increase over January 2015. The number also includes and increase in Big Island numbers.
HI-SEAS Crew Reaches Half-Way Mark
Six crew members launched on yearlong isolated journey on Aug, 28 and have resided in a solar power dome on the slopes of Mauna Loa since.
Dengue Case Count Continues to Show No Movement
The Hawai’i Department of Health has also listed the number of dengue cases “potentially infectious” to mosquitoes at zero since Feb. 24.
UPDATE: 3.5M Earthquake Shakes the Big Island
The United States Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports that the earthquake occurred at a depth of 8.9 miles, about six miles north-northeast of Volcano.
MyPVL Provides Online License Renewal for Various Professionals
During the current renew-online cycle, architects, land surveyors, landscape architects, and professional engineers can use the online tool.
Police Investigate Found Waipio Body as Murder
A murder investigation has been opened in connection to a body located in Waipio Valley last Thursday.
DLNR Recognizes Volunteer Hunting Instructors
All 17 instructors volunteer their time training youth and adult hunters at 75 classes every year.
Hookena Fire Contained, Beach Road Open
Ty Medeiros, West Hawai’i Battalion Chief, said that the cause of the fire is under investigation and is being “considered suspicious.”
Police Seek Missing 24-Year-Old
Twenty-four-year-old Britany Bartholomew was last seen on February 26 in Kea’au.
