West Hawaii News
Firefighters respond to structure fire in Kealakekua
The building, whose owner is unknown, was a total loss.
Temporary trail, area closures at Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park
There will be temporary closures at Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park in Kona on Nov. 10 and Dec. 2 due to helicopter operations to remove invasive, non-native vegetation.
Update: Highway 11 in Captain Cook has reopened
A structure fire near Konawaena School Road has closed Highway 11 between Ke’e Ke’e Steet and Onouli Road in Captain Cook.
County winding down Emergency Rental Assistance Program
All financial assistance approved moving forward will be prioritized, and funds will be disbursed to households facing eviction, utility shutoff or who have an unemployed adult and are at risk of homelessness.
Free Spring afterschool programs at Kealakehe and Konawaena elementary schools
The interactive curriculum for students in kingergarten through 5th grade focuses on three main areas: Hawaiian language/culture, STEAM and literacy.
Big Island weekly lane closures: Nov. 5-11
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced weekly lane closures for Nov. 5-11.
Stove causes fire at Waikoloa condo building after accidentally being turned on
The stove’s breaker was tripped and multiple items were found charred on top of the appliance.
What the 64% of Big Island voters who have yet to cast ballots for Nov. 8 Election need to know
Have you voted yet? There’s only three days left to turn in your ballot to be counted. The deadline is 7 p.m. on Nov. 8.
Governor’s Race: Both candidates have served the state as lieutenant governor
The 2022 race for governor features two men who each have served the state as lieutenant governor.
Alert level for Mauna Loa erupting remains at yellow (advisory), despite the hype
There’s a whole lot of warning going on when no warnings have been issued.
World of anchialine pools under microscope at international symposium in Kona
More than 125 scientists, students, community members and resource managers from across Hawai‘i and around the world have gathered in Kona for the 5th International Symposium on Anchialine Ecosystems.
County Council and housing office divided on how to use new funding for homeless problem
The county’s housing office says the way to deal with the problem is: housing, housing, housing. The County Council understands housing is a component of the solution but says it’s not the only one.
County Council passes first reading of gun bill with a few amendments
The bill proposes several “sensitive places” where carrying a licensed firearm, concealed or not, would be prohibited on the Big Island.
Big Island resident faces charges for harassment of Hawaiian monk seal by his dog
A 52-year-old man was cited Tuesday by state and federal agencies after his dog was captured on videotape harassing a Hawaiian monk seal at Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park on Oct. 10.
Hawai’i Radiologic Associates in Kona and Hilo abruptly closed — leaving patients in the dark
Clients with appointments and patients waiting for results of ultrasounds, mammograms and other imaging services say they have been left in the dark by the for-profit company, Hawai’i Radiologic Associates.
Six Big Island nonprofits recommended for $400,000 in County stewardship grants
The grant money would come from a special Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Maintenance Fund.
Rescue at Kua Bay: ʻThat lady was dead and they saved her lifeʻ
Kua Bay lifeguards Ian McVeigh and Ula Pilago rescued an unresponsive elderly woman from the water and performed life
Big Island police offer Halloween safety tips
Being safe is no trick; a few common-sense tips can help make Halloween is safe and fun for keiki and adults alike.
Big Island weekly lane closures: Oct. 29-Nov. 4
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced weekly lane closures for Oct. 29-Nov. 4.
Firefighters extinguish Ocean View structure fire
The unpermitted post-and-pier wooden house was fully engulfed in flames when first responders arrived.
