West Hawaii News
La‘i‘ōpua 2020 Celebrates Birthday of Double-Hulled Canoe
A West Hawai‘i organization invites the public to celebrate the birthday of its newest ocean-voyaging addition.
Chief Ferreira to Retire From Hawai‘i Police Department
The Hawai‘i Police Department’s top cop plans to retire later this year.
Hawai’i Kūpuna Softball League Standings as of June 16
Hawai’i Kūpuna Softball League games are normally played on Saturdays.
Waimea Community Association Hosts Lt. Governor Candidate Forum
The Waimea Community Association is hosting six candidates in the race to become the state’s next lieutenant governor for an online forum today.
Water Main That Broke on Ali‘i Drive Part of Older Infrastructure; Sewage Spill Unrelated
According to a spokesman for the county Department of Water Supply, the water main that broke shortly before 4 p.m. Sunday, June 12, closing a portion of Ali‘i Drive in Kona, is part of older infrastructure that can be subject to intermittent failure.
Ali‘i Drive Reopened After Water Main Break, Sewage Spill
Ali‘i Drive in North Kona is reopened in both directions between Honl’s Surf Spot and Lunapule Road after a water main break and sewage spill.
Temporary Closures of Areas at Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park Scheduled This Month
Temporary closures of several areas at Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park in Kona are planned this month.
Coffee With a Cop Events Scheduled Around The Big Island This Month
Want to discuss an issue in your neighborhood? Need to voice your concern about something? Or do you just want to have a chat? No matter why you turn out, the community policing officers in your district want to listen.
Mainland News Outlets, Facebook Posts ID Some Victims of South Point Helicopter Crash
Two mainland news outlets and two Facebook posts have identified some of the passengers involved in a helicopter crash Wednesday, June 8, near South Point on the Big Island.
Police Charge Kona Man in Connection With 2 Murders, 2 Attempted Murders
A Kona man faces murder and attempted murder charges following the discovery of a lifeless body Tuesday, June 7, at Hale Halawai Park in Kailua-Kona.
HCC Offers Stand-Alone EMT Training
Hawai‘i Community College is offering stand-alone training for those who want to become emergency medical technicians.
Lowen to Host Online Talk Story With Kanuha, Luke
State Rep. Nicole Lowen invites residents of West Hawaiʻi to an online talk story event with special guests state Sen. Dru Kanuha and state House Finance Committee Chairwoman Sylvia Luke.
Kona Man Pleads Guilty in Domestic Abuse Case
A Kona man faces a decade in prison in connection with a domestic abuse case from December last year.
Lava Lava Beach Club Closing For Renovations
A West Hawai’i beach club will close this week to accommodate for renovation plans.
Hualālai Deepwell Failure Results in Water Restriction For Portions of North Kona
Effective immediately, the county Department of Water Supply is implementing a water restriction for customers in several areas of North Kona.
Police: South Point Road Now Open Between Highway 11 And Kamaoa Road
Big Island police reported at 4:45 p.m. Wednesday that South Point Road between Kamaoa Road and Highway 11 is again open to all traffic.
Ka‘ū Woman Charged in Arson Investigation
A Big Island woman faces arson charges following an investigation into a structure fire in Nā‘ālehu.
Police Seek Missing Ocean View Woman
Big Island police are asking for the public’s help with locating a missing Ocean View woman.
Kahalu‘u Bay Named Mission Blue Hope Spot
Mission Blue, a marine conservation nonprofit that works to rally local and international support to preserve and protect marine ecosystems, has designated Kahalu‘u Bay in Kona as one of its Hope Spots. Kahalu‘u Bay is the 141st Hope Spot named by the organization worldwide and the second in Hawai‘i.
Kona Man Arrested, Charged in Domestic Abuse Investigation
A Big Island man faces charges following an investigation into an incident that happened earlier this week at a Kona residence.