West Hawai‘i News
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.
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.
