West Hawai‘i News

The full-scale exercise is aimed at evaluating emergency response plans, policies and procedures as part of a simulated emergency incident involving a commercial aircraft.

West Hawai‘i roadway was closed temporarily between Keāhole Street (Kona Airport Road) and Waikōloa Road.

Flight operations will remain normal, so the public should be aware of increased emergency response vehicles, mass casualty equipment and security personnel.

Free public events hosted by the Hawai‘i Campaign for Immigrant Justice coalition will explain Hawai’i‛s new immigrant justice laws and what they mean for island communities.

The annual celebration of Kona’s world-renowned coffee, honoring the farmers, artists, volunteers and others that made the industry possible and now are moving it forward, continues through Nov. 15, with plenty of activities and fun to be had.

The project, often called “Old A’s” because of its location at the former Kona Airport site, will result in significant upgrades to the Kona park, which for years needed new restroom facilities and other amenities.

Convoy movement is expected to begin as early as noon Friday from Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport; the change is because of heavy lift aircraft scheduling.

Nov. 1 deadline passes to apply for individual assistance from Federal Emergency Management Agency; however, support continues and late applications could still be considered.

Daniel Chen and Zachariah Smith made history by becoming the first pair from the same Hawaiʻi public school to be named U.S. Presidential Scholars in a single year.

This fall, 1,000 young people will attend Leadership, Exploration, Inspiration programs throughout the state, including on Nov. 13 in Hilo.

The hospital was recognized for meeting established standards and delivering safe, high-quality care to patients.

A smorgasbord of spooky seasonal shindigs Friday and Saturday includes festivities offering tricks, treats, activities, live music, food and overall fall fun, plus more; many also encourage costumes and all guarantee smiles.

The new agreement was approved by 100% of workers represented by UNITE HERE Local 5 who voted; ratification follows nearly 2 years of bargaining and negotiations with management.

All donated non-perishable food items and monetary contributions collected during the food drive will be distributed by The Food Basket, Hawaiʻi Island’s Food Bank, to people and families in need around Hawaiʻi Island.

Restoration Advisory Board meeting will discuss the current removal and clean up of unexploded munition from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday.

Customers affected are advised to refrain from washing clothes during the flow test from 10 pm. to midnight on Tuesday, Oct. 20.

Those who attend this year’s 29th annual Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival also can lend a hand by offering monetary or food donations to help support Kona and Līhuʻe Corps community services, such as food pantries and holiday assistance, that directly benefit neighbors in need.

Kona Patrol officers responded at 1 p.m. Tuesday to a report about a missing diver; 18-year-old from Kailua-Kona was found shortly before 4 p.m. in the water and transported to Kona Community Hospital, where he later was pronounced dead.

Kona Indivisible is joining the national coordinated day of action by hosting a No Dictators Protest and Sign-Waving Event at 4 p.m. on Saturday.

Convoys of 10 to 15 military vehicles carrying personnel and equipment are slated through Oct. 22 to and from Pōhakuloa Training Area and Kawaihae Pier.