West Hawaii News
Boat owner fined $43K for damaging live coral and rock in West Hawai‘i waters
The Hawai‘i Board of Land and Natural Resources issued the fine for the owner of the vessel called Avalanche in connection with a social media report May 28, 2021, saying the boat had anchored on top of live coral outside the Honokōhau Small Boat Harbor.
Update: High wind warning canceled; high wind advisory remains in effect for portions of Kohala
East winds of 20 to 35 mph, with localized gusts up to 55 mph, are forecast in the advisory area.
What happens if Saddle Road is closed because of the Mauna Loa eruption?
The Daniel K. Inouye Highway, or Saddle Road, is quite possibly the most important roadway on the island.
Santa Claus comes to Kings’ Shops in Waikōloa
Selfies with Santa are scheduled from 1 to 6 p.m. Dec. 10-11 and 17-18 at the center stage.
County to make emergency repairs to Aliʻi Drive in Kona
The repairs are needed because of changing sea levels and tidal impacts that have caused deterioration beneath the roadway and sidewalk.
Hawaiʻi Sustainability Summit names top policy priorities for 2023
The summit aimed to break down silos and drive shared priority agreements that can catalyze sweeping policy shifts for all of the islands.
Police: 15 motorists arrested for DUI
Two of the drivers were involved in traffic accidents. Five were younger than 21.
New Hawaiʻi County Council sworn in Monday
The new Council was inaugurated and sworn in during the Hawai‘i County Inaugural Ceremony on Monday afternoon at the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium in Hilo.
Ocean View man charged with theft of Hyundai Elantra
The Hyundai Elantra was originally reported stolen Nov. 4 from an Ocean View business.
Flood advisory for North, South Kona
The National Weather Service has issued a flood advisory for the North and South Kona Districts of Hawai‘i Island through 11 p.m. Sunday. A flood advisory means localized flooding may occur. Due to the advisory, the NWS has advised the following:
New Hawai’i County Council to be sworn in Monday
The Hawai‘i County Inaugural Ceremony is at noon Monday at the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium in Hilo.
High surf advisory issued for west-facing shores of Big Island
Surf of 6 to 8 feet is forecast along west-facing shores of the island.
Police seek three suspects in Kona theft
The suspects are reported to be males in their late teens to early 20s.
David, Chung reflect on their time serving on Hawai‘i County Council
The former chairwoman and vice chairman of the Council both served nearly a decade before being term-limited.
Closures scheduled for several areas of Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park
The closures are necessary to keep the public safe during operations to remove invasive vegetation at the park.
Mauna Loa Eruption Day 3: Roth issues emergency rule pertaining to parking, walking on Saddle Road
Two people were injured Tuesday night re-entering the roadway from the shoulder lane.
Mauna Loa Eruption Day 3: Planning underway for possible closure of Saddle Road
Lava was just 3.6 miles Wednesday morning from the Big Island’s main thoroughfare from east to west.
Ironman announces plans for dual host sites in 2023
Ironman and Hawai‘i County concluded together that the impact of two days of racing in Kona is not in the best interest of the local community.
The Food Basket wants to help alleviate some holiday stress by feeding the community
The food bank will host four emergency food distribution events islandwide in December.
3rd Circuit Court seeks independent grand jury counsel in Hilo and Kona
Those appointed will serve a one-year term as an advisor to members of the jury in regard to matters brought before it.
