West Hawaii News
Parks and Rec announces upcoming youth sports programs
Track and field, T-ball, baseball and boys basketball are all on tap in February.
Two men arrested and charged in major Kona drug bust
The combined street value of the fentanyl, methamphetamine, heroin and marijuana found in a rental vehicle being operated by one of the men is more than $54,000.
High bacteria count notification issued at Kailua Pier; brown water advisory in effect for part of Kohala Coast
The Hawai‘i Department of Health is notifying the public that the waters at the two West Hawai‘i locations are being monitored for possible contamination.
UPDATE: Route 190 in North Kona open after several hour closure due to vehicle crash
Route 190 is closed between Route 200 (Daniel K. Inouye Highway) and the 15 mile marker for the next several hours due to a vehicle crash.
UPDATE: High surf advisory for Big Island canceled
Large breaking waves of 6 to 8 feet are forecast this afternoon. Wave heights are expected to increase to 7 to 10 feet tonight.
Applicants sought for 3rd Circuit Family, District Court per diem judges
Applicants must be residents of Hawai‘i and citizens of the United States and must have been licensed to practice law by the Hawai‘i Supreme Court for a period of no less than five years preceding nomination.
High surf advisory for west-facing shores canceled
The National Weather Service in Honolulu reports that surf has fallen below advisory levels.
County again offers tree-cycling to help make the holidays greener
The service is available through Jan. 15, 2023, except during the annual closure of solid waste facilities on New Year’s Day.
‘Shop With A Cop’ brings holiday joy to keiki in West Hawai‘i
Sixty-one children were selected for this year’s event at Target Kona.
Kona police detective honored for his efforts in murder investigations
Hawai‘i Police Department Detective Anson Caceres was named the Kona Crime Prevention Committee’s Officer of the Month for December.
Flood advisory issued for portion of Big Island; Waipiʻo Valley Access Road, portion of Highway 270 closed
According to the National Weather Service, radar indicated heavy rain over portions of North Kona, North and South Kohala and Hāmākua at 4:46 p.m. Rain was falling at a rate of 1 to 2 inches per hour.
Powerful cold front could bring strong Kona winds, thunderstorms late Sunday and Monday
The National Weather Service in Honolulu advises people to stay alert and watch for additional weather statements and possible watches or warnings associated with the weather system.
Update: Both lanes now open on Highway 11 near Kona Paradise in S. Kona
A vehicle crash near the 96-mile marker has resulted in the highway’s closure between Kaohe Mauka Road and Kukui O Pae Place.
DLNR officers stepping up patrol of closed areas on Mauna Loa
The public lava viewing and traffic mitigation route will close at midnight tonight.
Kona Beth Shalom to host Chanukah Celebration
Enjoy traditional holiday songs, learn to dance the “Chanukah Hula” and much more during the free event.
County seeks applicants for 2023 Summer Fun staff
Preferred applicants will have enthusiasm, patience, the ability to plan, organize and conduct activities and a desire to help children grow and develop.
Get your picture taken with Santa and Mrs. Claus for free
Mr. and Mrs. Kringle will be making an appearance this weekend at Kona Commons.
Dry conditions persist through November in some parts of Big Island; others saw near or above average rainfall
Big Island rainfall totals for the year through the end of last month were near or below average at most rain gauges.
Take of pāku‘iku‘i, or Achilles tang, prohibited along Big Island west coast
The DLNR Division of Aquatic Resources indicated the change will allow for replenishment of the dangerously depleted pāku‘iku‘i population in the area as the division works toward longer-term regulations for sustainable take of the fish species.
