West Hawaii News

Hawaiʻi County Mayor Kimo Alameda on April 12 during the Mālama Kailua Village community event in Kailua-Kona will provide an update about the proposed plan for the Kailua-Kona road, which could be implementeed within 90 days after Hawaiʻi County Council approval.

From looking for a job in the health care sector to wanting to relax with some jazz and blues played by a Grammy Signature School band, and a ton of stuff in between, you shouldn’t have any problem finding something to keep you occupied — at least for an hour or 2 — during the next week.

Drivers can donate to the 20th annual “Fueling Dreams” fundraiser, which supports Special Olympics Hawaiʻi athletes and programs, from April 14 to May 26.

51-year-old Vesna Young was last seen at 3:30 p.m. March 16 near the 88-100 block of Umi Avenue in Miloli‘i. Her vehicle was located 5 hours later at about 8:30 p.m. near the the 88-100 block of Kai Avenue in Miloli‘i. Have you seen her?

The NEH grants support Kindergarten through 12th grade education, lifelong learning and programs like Hawaiʻi History Day, Hawaiʻi State Poet Laureate and Try Think.

The 12th annual Big Island Chocolate Festival aims to advance Hawaiʻi’s cacao industry, while the 4th annual Hilo Chocolate Festival highlights local grown and made cacao and chocolate.

Summer Fun gives keiki a chance to recreate this summer with programs available islandwide offering arts and crafts, games, music, dance, special events and excursions.

45-year-old David Franklin Roland was driving a gray 2006 Honda VTX1300C east in the westbound bicycle lane near the 2-mile marker of Waikōloa Road (Highway 19) Friday night when he sideswiped a gray 2023 Jeep Wrangler SUV that was heading west.

Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting. Check now to see if any of your travel plans will be impacted.

That portion of the Kona roadway was previously closed April 4 because of a downed utility pole and electrical lines that resulted from an early morning traffic crash.

21-year-old Akira Kauilani of Kailua-Kona was arrested for reckless endangering, operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant and other traffic-related offenses following the incident that happened just after 3 a.m. the morning of April 4 at the intersection of Konalani Street and Palani Road while police were responding to the scene of an early morning traffic crash.

There’s once again some great events and activities happening around the Big Island during the upcoming week — and even further out. Be sure to check all of them out now!

The County of Hawai’i will be accepting public comment on a proposed amendment to fund the Waikōloa Village Wildfire Evacuation Traffic Study until April 30.

This is the first time a Hawaiʻi post office will be named after a Vietnam War soldier: 1st Lt. John Kuulei Kauhaihao of Hōnaunau.

More than 150 stakeholders came together last week at the Arc of Hilo to collaborate during Hawai’i County’s first event focused on launching a thriving Big Island creative sector.

Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting. Check now to see if any of your travel plans will be impacted.

The Kona Hospital Foundation will present a benefit concert at the Aloha Theatre, featuring acclaimed musician Mark Yamanaka, to fund advanced medical technology and services.

“The class of 2025 has shown focus, talent and drive. We’re proud of all our graduates as they take the next step in their journey, embodying our commitment to ensure they are globally competitive and locally committed.” — state Superintendent of Schools Keith Hayashi

There’s once again a rich and great mix of interesting and engaging events that should get your toes tapping, your body moving and your brain working.

Kealakehe students Coree Kobayashi, Luke Gee, Azalea Thorp, and Lucy Cameron will represent Hawaiʻi in the National Academic WorldQuest Championship in Washington, D.C. this April.