#West hawaii

Kamehameha Schools Extends Application Deadline for K-12 Admission

Kamehameha Schools Extends Application Deadline for K-12 Admission #MauiNow #KamehamehaSchools #KSMaui

Coral Reefs in West Hawaiʽi Showing Signs of Recovery

Nearly four years after the worst bleaching event in the state’s history, coral reefs in West Hawaiʽi are stabilizing, according to The Nature Conservancy.

Investigation: Large Shipment of Illegal Drugs Destined for Kona

Police on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016, recovered approximately six pounds of suspected crystal methamphetamine from a package intended for the Kona side of Hawaiʻi Island.

Little Fire Ant Spreads to Kona

Agricultural officials have confirmed the spread of the invasive Little Fire Ant from populations in East Hawaii to the West side of the Island. The species was first detected in the Big Island’s Puna district in 1999.  The new finding was made at two locations in Kailua-Kona—one at a residence, and the other at a […]

CONGRESSWOMAN HIRONO ANNOUNCES $19.6 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDING TO HELP STABILIZE COMMUNITIES AND PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN HAWAI`I

The federal government has released $19.6 million in funds to help stabilize communities and provide affordable housing in Hawaii.  Congresswoman Mazie Hirono said the grant comes at a crucial time for the state given the growing number of foreclosures and rising unemployment rate.  Hawai`i’s share of funds will be used to acquire and rehabilitate foreclosed […]