West Hawai‘i News

The Salty Swim School hosted a free ocean swimming course for visiting athletes preparing for the Lavaman Triathlon last month to help them stay safe in Kona ocean conditions.

The long-awaited Waikōloa Public Library will bring educational and community resources as the first permanent library for the long, underserved area.

Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting.

Do you know the women reportedly involved in the March 12 incident at a West Hawai‘i clothing boutique? Big Island police are asking the public for help with finding them.

45-year-old Luis Pagano Colon faces a dozen drug and firearm charges, including 3 counts of first-degree promoting a dangerous drug, 2 counts of possession of prohibited weapons, first-degree promoting a detrimental drug, among others.

Video surveillance captured three men involved in an assault that occurred in a retail and dining shopping area on Aliʻi Drive in Kailua-Kona on March 14.

Hawai‘i County Ocean Safety personnel and bystanders brought the unresponsive man to shore, but after life-saving measures failed he was pronounced dead at Kona Community Hospital.

This week’s top 10 has everything from an ongoing exhibit featuring the legacy of Hawaiʻi beekeepers to raising awareness about sexual assault and how to prevent it; check out this week’s listings right now!

The Department of Health is retesting the water at Kahaluʻu Beach Park since the beach has historically met the acceptable beach threshold level.

The private club community’s course is Hawai’i’s first golf course to achieve the certification and 1 of only 14 worldwide.

The vibrant mural is the work of artist Estria Miyashiro, his crew and the keiki of Ke Kula ‘O Ehunuikaimalino.

It is a valuable opportunity to learn about funding pathways and connect directly with experts who can support the next steps of small businesses; only several spaces remain, so don’t wait, register today.

Vibrant Hawaiʻi is introducing the podcast this year with renewed intention — to challenge the long-standing narrative that Hawaiʻi’s most promising ʻōpio must leave the island to succeed.

Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting.

Big Island police initiated a coroner’s inquest and ordered an autopsy to determine the exact cause of Charles Hutchinson’s death; no foul play is suspected at this time after the O‘ahu man became distressed when he encountered difficulty while diving April 15 in the Kona harbor.

Passengers onboard a vessel restrained Avery Nissen, 21, after he reportedly stabbed the captain of a boat while on a 3-hour snorkel tour.

The new event showcases local cacao growers and chocolate makers; 3-day festival also includes educational activities, farm tour, college student chocolate competition, grand gala and much more.

It’s another week with plenty to do around the Big Island, but if you’re a music enthusiast — or just like to listen to great tunes — several venues have events planned that are pitch perfect for you; check out this week’s top 10 things to do on the Big Island now!

The man was identified as Mathen Jackson of Kailua-Kona; a witness at the beach said Jackson decided to jump off the cliff and subsequently became distressed in the strong current.

The oceanfront restaurant, located at 77-6452 Aliʻi Drive in Kailua-Kona and operated by Mattson Davis, was shuttered April 9 after being issued a red “closed” placard following an inspection conducted by a food safety specialist with the state Department of Health.