Alcohol ban for DUI offenders, shark and ray protection move forward
West Hawaii Today’s been following a lot of bills in the state House of Representatives and Senate this legislative session,...
Month: March 2019
Astronomers, others bedazzle students with engaging hands-on lessons
Students at Hilo Intermediate School held lightning in their hands Wednesday. As laughing students watched tiny figures of light dance...
Community leader Fumi Bonk leaves a lasting legacy in Waimea, across the state of Hawaii
A community leader on Hawaii Island, and a behind-the-scenes political leader across the state, Fumie “Fumi” Bonk is best remembered...
Bill seeks lifeguards for tour boats
A bill to kick off the process of requiring certified lifeguards on boats that take tourists onto the water for...
Public hearing brings out testifiers wanting improvements if fees are going up
Boat captains were united in their comments during a Thursday evening public hearing on a state proposal to raise docking...
Child Molester Agrees to Plea Deal
A prominent Maui organic farmer who molested four minor girls on Hawaii Island between 1998 and 2007 will be sentenced...
(AP) Hawaii Briefs
Council OKs legal fees for embattled Honolulu prosecutor HONOLULU — The Honolulu City Council approved hiring a law firm to...
Spike in flu has Queen’s Medical Center taking precautions to protect patients
The Queen’s Medical Center is prohibiting all visitors, staff and doctors with 100.5-degree fevers and flu-like symptoms from entering patient...
32-year-old Hilo man is in custody
A 32-year-old Hilo man is in custody following a motor vehicle chase yesterday, (March 7). Hawaiʻi Police were looking for...
Kepler Space Telescope’s first exoplanet candidate confirmed, 10 years after launch
Kepler Space Telescope's first exoplanet candidate confirmed, 10 years after launch University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Contact: Ashley Chontos, 347-443-2505...
How is lava flow thickness measured and why does it matter?
How is lava flow thickness measured and why does it matter? This preliminary thickness map of Kīlauea Volcano's 2018 lower East Rift...
Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce to host mayor, county officials
Hawaii County brass is coming to West Hawaii for an annual session of shop talk with the local business community....
Kona pool down 6 to 7 months
After almost being shut down for a full week, Hawaii County officials expect Kona Community Aquatics Center to remain closed...
Conjoined Twin Sisters Successfully Separated And Can’t Stop Snuggling
Conjoined Twin Sisters Successfully Separated And Can't Stop Snuggling The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne clinicians have successfully separated conjoined twins...
Scholarship Opportunities
HAWAII ISLAND AJA VETERANS LEGACY ASSOCIATION The Hawaii Island AJA Veterans Legacy Association offers up to two $1,000 scholarships to...
DOH approves Waimea medical pot retail center
The state Department of Health has issued a formal notice to proceed to Lau Ola LLC, doing business as Big...
Salary Commission approves new rules to slow down raise-setting process
Slow and steady is the name of the game for the county Salary Commission, which on Thursday revised its rules...
How Cold Has it Really Been Here of Late?
One of the top subjects lately, both in casual conversation and on social media, is the recent chilly weather. Temperatures...
Young humpback whale freed from fishing gear off Maui
A number of private boats helped a team of federal responders free a young humpback whale from heavy gauge fishing...
