West Hawai‘i News

Police responding to the scene determined the teen was driving south on Queen Ka‘ahumanu Highway in West Hawai‘i in a black 2023 Toyota Camry, when it veered off the roadway, struck several large rocks and overturned multiple times.

Open call issued for musicians through July 25. The Beyond the Mic music showcase will feature four rising Hawai‘i Island selected solo artists or music groups to have their voices and stories elevated.

Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting. Check to see if any of the planned closures will impact your commute during the next week.

A total of 449 drivers have been arrested for DUI on Big Island roadways so far this year, a decrease of 3.23% compared with the 464 police took into custody within the same time period in 2024.

The unidentified man is thought to be a ride-share driver and between 6 foot and 6-foot-3, 180 and 200 pounds, with a mustache and goatee. Do you know who he is?

54-year-old William Kaohu was arrested at about 6 a.m. June 26 after Hawai‘i Police Department’s Vice West Section recovered more than 12 pounds of methamphetamine, about 2 pounds of marijuana, 3 ounces of cocaine, a .22-caliber Marlin Glenfield Model 60 rifle and more during their search of his residence in the 74-700 block of Pāʻia Place in Kailua-Kona. He was charged later that day with 13 drug, firearms and other offenses.

The order — effective July 1 through Sept. 30 — applies to parts of West Hawaiʻi where the invasive beetle has been detected in the past 6 months on Hawaiʻi Island. Residents and business operators in this area are asked not to transport materials that can host the invasive insects and their larvae in an effort to thwart their spread.

Fraudsters in widespread scam are using names of actual department personnel and claiming those they call owe money for missed court appearances or outstanding warrants.

Beach and harbor users are advised to stay out of water when it appears brown or murky, especially following storms or heavy rain as it might contain higher-than-normal levels of pollutant. If the water is brown, turn around.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of one of Kona’s most beloved traditions and come together as a community to celebrate freedom, island style.

Partnership with Get Ready Hawai‘i strengthens support for West Hawai‘i keiki and ʻohana. Culminates on Aug. 2 with End-of-Summer Celebration in front of Regal Theater.

Diversity and culture are on display in this week’s top 10 things to do on the Big Island, from the types of events and activities happening to the people and places they represent.

Kids ages 5 to 18 years old are eligible to show off their singing chops as part of a duet, group, band or individual during this free musical showcase and competition in collaboration with Grammy-nominated local musician LT Smooth, the Hearo Foundation and University of the Nations.

The event is intentionally informal, with no agenda. Those who attend can talk about a wide range of topics, ranging from personal stories to discussing neighborhood issues.

Entry at Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park will be free during the 64th annual Hawaiian Cultural Festival from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.

North and South Kohala as well as parts of Hāmākua, North Kona, Kaʻū and Puna will see sustained northeast winds of 15 to 30 mph throughout the day as trade winds gain strength from a tight pressure gradient created because of a surface high northeast of the state.

State, county and nonprofit organizations involved in wildfire prevention and mitigation say following the devastating and deadly wildfires in in August 2023 that destroyed Lahaina, killing more than 100 people, and other blazes on the Big Island the same day, people in Hawai‘i are beginning to understand the risks they, their families and their livlihoods face when wildfires loom.

Give your keiki the knowledge they need today to lead with strength tomorrow, and get essential information along with practical tools to prepare for disasters.

Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting. Check to see if any of the planned closures will impact your commute during the next week.

There have been 432 DUI arrests so far this year on Big Island roadways, a 3.79% decrease compared with the 449 made during the same period in 2024. Hawai‘i Police Department reports DUI roadblocks and patrols will continue islandwide.