West Hawaii News

“Mahalo to the dozens of people that came to coffee shops across the Big Island to talk story with members of Hawai‘i Police Department during this morning’s National Coffee With a Cop day! It was fantastic to see so many people … turn out from Puna to Waimea to Kona, Honoka‘a and Hilo! Working together, we make Hawai‘i County a safer place for us all.” — Hawai‘i Police Department

The incident happened at about 11:45 a.m. Sept. 26 at a resort on Waikōloa Beach Drive.

There’s once again no lack of fun coming up around the Big Island. Check out our top 10 things to do on the island now!

Kona had the most DUI arrests last week with 10 followed by Hilo with 7. Puna had 3 and Ka‘ū rounded out the total with 1.

Officers with Hawai‘i Police Department Community Policing Sections in Hilo, Pāhoa, Honoka‘a, Waimea and Kona invite the public to join them to get to know them, share personal stories or discuss neighborhood and community issues.

The CRB Response is asking members of the West Hawai‘i community to identify any mulch, dead palms, stumps or other rotting plant material on their property where these invasive insects might lurk.

Come cuddle and love on some adorable pups available for adoption, grap a coffee and spoil your furry friend with some treats Saturday at Paws University in Kona.

Numerous parties accessed the dwelling in the 69-1000 block of Nāwāhine Place from July 23-29.

Hawaiian Electric reminds residents that it’s not only illegal according to state and county laws, it poses a safety hazard for utility workers.

Ever popular Coffee With a Cop returns Friday morning to Waikōloa Village. South Kohala residents are invited to come, talk story with community policing officers and have a free hot brewed cup of joe while getting to the people who serve and protect them.

There’s a normal, shall we say, je ne sais quoi to the mix of events and activites happening around this rock we call home on a regular basis. Today’s top 10 things to do on the Big Island, however, has a kind of special flare. Check it out now!

Nā Hale Makoa is designed to serve households earning up to 140% of area median income, with 139 units of 1, 2 or 3 bedrooms. Construction is expected to take a little more than a year, with applications to be accepted likely starting about September 2025.

Big Island police are investigating the theft of a blue camouflaged C4 Gladius 105cm speargun from a store in the 74-5500 block of Luhia Street and they need your help identifying the suspect who took it.

16-year-old Taimane Muasau Wong was found Sept. 19 in Captain Cook.

The prosecution presented evidence that Dominic Alexander Roberts engaged in dissemination of child sexual abuse material across multiple social media platforms and used cyberbullying and extortion to solicit child sexual abuse materials and other harmful content from minors.

The 28-year-old Kaʻū man is wanted on outstanding bench warrants and for questioning in connection with other criminal investigations

Humpbacks have one of the longest mammal migrations on the planet.

An interesting mix of events, concerts and other activities is featured on the Big Island during the next 7 days. Check them out today!

Rain rates are starting to decrease and should continue to dissipate throughout the evening.

Heavy rainfall has caused the highway to flood and debris to spill onto the highway near Ali‘i Kai subdivision.