West Hawaii News

Students at every fair are tasked with producing a project on any historical or civic event that follows this year’s theme of “Rights and Responsibilities.”

New innovative initiative at Kealakehe Elementary and Intermediate schools not only improves attendance but ensures students have a safe, consistent way to get to school while fostering more connections between them.

Beachgoers advised to remember: If the water is brown, turn around. State health officials recommend staying out of the water in the advisory area for 48 to 72 hours after heavy rainfall stops and beaches have received full sunshine.

Who ever said life on the Big Island was boring? This is another one of those weeks that takes somewhat of a more, shall we say, eclectic turn as far as things to do around the island. We’re sure you can find something that will pique your interest.

There will be educational and training resources, career coaching, and resume reviews offered to help participants along their career path.

As upheaval and job cuts continue throughout the federal government, this targeted outreach initiative expedites the state hiring process, fast-tracking qualified candidates into job opportunities throughout the islands.

Nonprofit that supports residents with creating local solutions to complex issues, providing structure, process and resources to drive community-led initiatives, adds 20 new resilience hub partners islandwide

According to the National Weather Service in Honolulu, surf of six to eight feet is expected along with strong breaking waves and currents, which will make swimming dangerous.

In observance of Presidents Day on Monday, there will be no contraflow set up or lane closures unless otherwise permitted. Lane closures can change at any time without notice.

Work to improve Miloliʻi Beach Park and build the new Papaʻaloa play court is set to begin this March as the Hawaiʻi County Parks and Recreation focuses on creating safe recreational spaces and programs.

Police have made 106 arrests for driving under the influence of an intoxicant so far this year as of Feb. 9. That’s only 5 less, or a 4.5% decrease, from last year’s 111 DUI arrests during the same time period.

Surf of 6 to 8 feet is still expected along the west shores of the Big Island as a persistent west-northwest swell continues to fade overnight.

Cupid makes his rounds this weekend, and there is a variety of events around the Big Island to help the cherub of love hit his target so you score a bull’s-eye with your special someone. If you’re not feeling the love, don’t fret. There also are other events where Cupid’s arrow won’t necessarily fly.

To honor all loved ones on Valentine’s Day, Hawaiʻi Island Fentanyl Task Force will be hosting a sign waving as a reminder to the community that prevention, treatment, and recovery are possible.

A reinforcing large west-northwest will maintain advisory level surf through early Thursday morning along the Kohala and Kona coastlines.

An estimated 650 youth ages 6 to 14 years old participated in the two events Feb. 1 at Waiākea High School in Hilo and Kealakehe High School in Kona

Hawaiian Electric urges caution as crews replace a utility pole overnight on Māmalahoa Highway from Thursday evening to Friday morning.

Crew members of the ocean tour company’s vessel Artemis stepped up last week to remove a large mass of tangled marine debris — basically garbage — drifting off the Big Island’s Kona Coast while patient tour guests offered encouragement.

Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting units will be testing response protocol at both airports will be from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 10 through Wednesday, Feb. 12.

Applicants must be 18 years old with current lifeguarding certification. They must also successfully have completed a swimming and skills test.