West Hawaii News
Big Island weekly lane closures: Oct. 22-28
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced weekly lane closures for Oct. 22-28.
Two arrested and charged in connection with alleged Kona burglary
Kona patrol officers identified 27-year-old Destanyie Calicdan of Hilo and 31-year-old Troy Canda-Raigumai of Kea‘au after both individuals were observed using the victim’s stolen credit cards to make numerous unauthorized purchases from at least five businesses in the Kailua-Kona area.
Search for Big Island’s next top cop narrows to 21; identities of applicants remain secret
After finalists are identified, the public will have the chance to comment on and engage with each of the applicants for the chief’s post.
Hawaiian Electric again asks Big Island customers to reduce electricity use
For the second day in a row, Hawaiian Electric is asking its Big Island customers to limit their use of electricity.
Police seek information about alleged Kona assault and robbery
Big Island police are investigating after a 38-year-old Kailua-Kona man was allegedly assaulted and robbed.
ALERT: Hawaiian Electric asks Big Island customers to reduce electricity use
Customers are asked to reduce their power usage from 5-9 p.m. tonight.
Hawaiʻi County Council approves proposals and priorities for 2023 State Legislature
The Hawai‘i County Council is making sure its voice is heard during the upcoming session of the Hawai‘i State Legislature.
Public asked to weigh in on update project for Hawai‘i County zoning, subdivision codes
Zoning and subdivision codes. Sounds boring, right?
Former West Hawai‘i police officer honored for solving Kona thefts
A former West Hawai‘i police officer recently received honors for his diligent efforts in solving two thefts in Kona.
18-year-old dies from injuries sustained in crash in Captain Cook
Police have identified the teen who died in the single-car crash on the Big Island as Maui Kamokukaulanaina Easton Marley Ellis-Noa.
Napo‘opo‘o Road now open between Leke Place and Two Track Drive in Captain Cook
The roadway, between Leke Place and Two Track Drive, is open again after being closed earlier in the day because of a vehicle crash.
Roadwork to begin at intersection in Waikōloa Village
Work to improve the safety of an intersection in Waikōloa Village will begin next week.
Big Island’s Hele-On bus system plagued by aging fleet, supply chain issues
The Hele-On Twitter feed since the beginning of August has been riddled with notices of cancellations and delays.
Hawaiian Electric to conduct aerial line inspections
Big Island residents and visitors might notice the buzz of a helicopter next week as Hawaiian Electric conducts aerial inspections of transmission lines.
Two Coffee With a Cop events scheduled this month in Kona
West Hawai‘i residents will have the chance later this month to meet with community police officers over a hot cup of joe.
Police: 18 motorists arrested for DUI
Police continue their pursuit of keeping Big Island roadways safe from motorists who choose to drive under the influence of an intoxicant.
Rare plant thought to be extinct discovered on Kamehameha Schools land near Kona
A small population of Delissea argutidentata, a plant thought to be extinct in the wild, was discovered in a crater on Kamehameha Schools land in a remote section of mauka Kona on the Big Island.
Kona returns to normalcy after first two-day Ironman World Championship
The 2022 Ironman World Championship in Kona was the largest in its four-decade history with nearly 5,000 finishers, 20,000 plus spectators and an estimated $100 million pumped into the economy on the Big Island.
