West Hawai‘i News

Police are asking for help in locating 16-year-old Chaiclen Aaliyah Abong-Rivera, who was last seen at 2:15 p.m. in Kailua-Kona on Wednesday.

“Let’s all welcome the new school year safely and calmly,” said the state Transportation Department.

Labor Day Weekend is upon us, Big Island, so get out and celebrate the long weekend — and extra time off work — by attending, participating in or watching one or more of the multitude of events happening around the Big Island. Check out this week’s top 10 things to do now!

Extensive fumigation and removal of suspected breeding areas of the beetle were conducted to stop the spread of the beetle was found in July at Keāhole Agricultural Park.

Overnight road closures will be necessary as crews will be replacing poles in both areas along Māmalahoa Highway.

The events will be directly tied to themes of the new historical epic drama, based on true events and starring Jason Momoa, that follows the unification and colonization of Hawai‘i from an indigenous perspective.

Free event slated for 5:30 to 7 p.m. today at the facility in Waikōloa highlights collaborative, volunteer-led project to strengthen understanding of extreme heat and its effects on people’s health.

Flight operations will remain unaffected while Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting units conduct crucial live-fire training from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday to Friday.

A five-month redevelopment project at Arthur L. Greenwell Park’s playground in Captain Cook will enhance community accessibility and enjoyment.

Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting. Will any of these planned closures impact your commute or fun? Take a look and plan ahead now.

A blue and white marked police cruiser will be stationed in front of Kona Costco, where customers and the general public can donate.

This week’s got it all, Big Island — a radioactive reptile on the rampage brings his diverse character to the silverscreen in Hilo, an emotional evening event will fill waters in West Hawai’i with a soft glow to remember loved ones who passed and and an epic paniolo-style BBQ and music festival in Waimea will satisfy your taste-buds and pique your curiosity about a new cultural TV series. Check out our top 10 things to do on the island now!

Participation in this year’s statewide Hawaiʻi State Public Library System’s Summer Reading Challenge surged 44%.

The university’s statewide system of 7 community colleges was recently ranked 11th in the nation in a 2025 Wallethub analysis, which evaluated 653 colleges nationwide on 18 metrics, including tuition, graduation and transfer rates and post-graduation earnings.

Nearly 300 kūpuna from Hawai‘i Island, Molokaʻi and Japan will perform during the event Sept. 10-11 at OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa in Keauhou on the west side of the Big Island.

Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting. Will any of these planned closures impact your commute or fun? Take a look and plan ahead now.

There have been 14 fatal crashes on the Big Island so far this year, resulting in 15 fatalities, and alcohol or drug impairment was a factor in half of them.

Changes made as a result of Mayor Kimo Alameda’s permitting task force improved the permit review process; local contractors, business owners are noticing a difference.

Team Rubicon volunteers bring innovative strategies to ease risk of wildfire and increase resilience for both ecosystems and residents.

Despite the heat, this time of year is great for getting out and going before everyone’s schedules overflow with work, school activities, sports and — yes, it’s only just a few months away now — the holiday season. So don’t miss the full slate of activities and events happening during the next several days around the island.