West Hawaii News
High Surf for South Facing Shores
The National Weather Service has issued coastal hazard, high surf and small craft advisories for all islands through Wednesday evening.
Annual Billfish Tournament in Need of Volunteers
Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament organizers are seeking volunteers to assist during the week-long tournament in August.
CPHC Watches Potential Tropical Cyclone
A potential tropical cyclone, currently located 1,450 miles from Hilo, is being closely monitored by the Central Pacific Hurricane Center.
Schatz, Delegation Meet with VA Secretary
Senator Brian Schatz and the Hawai’i delegation met with United States Department of Veteran Affairs Secretary Robert McDonald to discuss service for Veterans.
Hilo Fuel Prices Drop Slightly
Motorists in Hilo are filling up with an average of $3.30 for regular fuel on Monday, while Kona drivers are seeing averages of $3.53.
Scheduled Lane Closures: July 6-10
The State of Hawai’i Department of Transportation has released its list of weekly lane closures.
Kona Brush Fire 95 Percent Contained
The Hawai’i County Fire Department worked throughout the night to contain a brush fire that broke out Saturday. Officials say the fire is 95 percent contained.
Runaway Brush Fire Burning in Kona
A runaway brush fire is burning in the Kaiminani area of Kailua-Kona, near the Kona Palisades subdivision and the Lokahi Apartments.
Hawai’i Red Cross: Fourth of July Safety Tips
The Hawai’i chapter of the American Red Cross reminds the public of beach safety on the Fourth of July.
Independence Day Closures
Road closures will be in place in several spots around the island to accommodate Independence Day festivities.
Independence Day Events
From Hilo to Kailua-Kona and places in between, there are many Independence Day events for the entire family happening over the holiday weekend.
Officer Cho Named ‘Officer of the Month’
The Kona Crime Prevention Committee has named Officer Darren Cho “Officer of the Month.”
What’s Closed on July 3?
Postal service will run on a normal schedule, while all state and county government offices will be closed.
Ige Signs Business, Health, Education Bills
Governor David Ige signed five bills into law Thursday morning.
Hilo Woman Wanted on Outstanding Warrant, Questioning
The Hawai’i Police Department is searching for Cristinalynn Kainani Wakita, who is wanted on an outstanding bench warrant.
Police Release July 2 Warrants
The list informs both the public and the individuals sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
Weekend Hunting at PTA
Pohakuloa Training Areas 1-6, 9, 12-16, and a portion of 18 will be opened by Army officials over the weekend for bow hunting of mammals.
Suspects Sought in Tourist Robbery
Two suspects are being sought after by police following a Wednesday robbery of a tourist walking in the area of Waikoloa Beach Drive.
Smoke-Free State Park Ban Began Wednesday
Smoking is now prohibited at all state parks after the new law, Act 123, SLH 2015, went into effect Wednesday.
Ten High School ‘STARS’ Complete Workshop
Ten high school girls from around the state got a glimpse of what it is like in the aerospace industry during the second-annual STARS program.
