West Hawai‘i News

No matter what you do with Mom, Grandma, Sis, Aunty or the other special mothers in your life to show them how much you appreciate them, we’re sure they will enjoy the gesture. So think about trying out something different this year by giving them a new experience.

“Our priority is to engage with the community, continue the momentum and ensure that conservative and independent-minded voters have a seat at the table,” said new West Hawai‘i GOP Chairperson Monique Perreira.

Hawai‘i Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Insurance Division reminds island residents to review insurance policies in preparation for upcoming 2025 hurricane season, which begins June 1.

Nonprofit that connects children to Hawai‘i Island through hands-on exploration of science, technology, engineering, art and math offering fee-free day as part of Waikōloa Lei Day Festival; several upcoming summer events, activities and workshops planned, too.

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

The investigation into the 43-year-old was launched in December 2024 after a cyber tip revealed possession of child pornography.

The May 1 siren test for Hawaiʻi will be coordinated with a test of the Live Audio Broadcast segment of the Emergency Alert System.

Just because the Merrie Monarch Festival is done doesn’t mean all the fun around the island is, too. From Lei Day festivities to exploring the cosmos, there’s an entire universe of activities and events unfolding during the next week. Check them out now!

Mats4 LLC, which operates Matsuyama Food and Fuel in Kailua-Kona, did not apply for or obtain a permit prior to installation or operation the tanks and now face a $35,000 penalty.

Health officials encourage the public to keep a close eye on Hawaiʻi air quality data as volcanic gas emissions remain elevated. Air quality can change quickly, depending on the amount of gas being released from the Big Island volcano, wind direction and other weather conditions.

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.

Hawai‘i Police Department’s Area II Traffic Enforcement Unit continues to investigate the crash as a major traffic collision. No further details are available at this time.

Community invited to celebrate reopening of the Waikōloa Village park’s multi-purpose sports fields, made possible by a partnership between Hawaiʻi County and a local developer, starting at 10 a.m. May 4 at the park.

Didn’t get tickets to the Merrie Monarch Festival competitions? Looking for something different to do this weekend? The Big Island has you covered.

Preparation work is being done on Māmalahoa Highway between Palani Road and Kamalani Street and on Kalamauka Road from Māmalahoa Highway to Ha‘awina Street from 8:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. until Friday.

The public can discover a vibrant selection of orchids, diverse plants and unique crafted merchandise at the annual Mother’s Day Orchid Show and Plant Craft Sale on May 3.

A flood advisory is in effect for areas in North Kona until 7:15 p.m. Sunday evening.

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.

The Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture urges visitors to adhere to strict quarantine rules for transporting ʻŌhiʻa plants from Hawaiʻi to protect th fungal plant disease from traveling back overseas.

Hawai‘i Island police determined Franz Albert-Ludwig Weber was riding a black Trek bicycle heading south on Queen Ka‘ahumanu Highway when he rear-ended a green 2015 Motor Coach Industries tour bus stopped on the shoulder.