West Hawaii News

National Weather Service in Honolulu says surf heights have fallen below warning and advisory levels.

If ever there was a week when “variety” best fit the top 10 things happening around the Big Island, this would be it. From an hour of volcano stand-up comedy to the return of the KWXX Hoʻolauleʻa, there definitely is something for everyone. Check em out today!

Called the Prime Focus Spectrograph, it features about 2,400 prisms scattered across the extremely wide field of view available at the Subaru Telescope’s primary focus, allowing for simultaneous spectroscopic observation and dramatically enhancing its efficiency.

This was the second time in the past week the facility has closed early because of staffing issues with its contractor. It closed early Jan. 10 as well.

Kona patrol officers continue their investigation.

Comedian Ben Miller, and 2023 artist-in-residence at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park on the Big Island, brings his hourlong show ‘Stand-Up Science Presents: Volcano’ to Kona and Hilo.

Partnership with Hope Services Hawaiʻi and ʻOhana Health Plan offers transitional housing and structured support in Hilo meant to serve most vulnerable ʻOhana members experiencing homelessness.

Entry forms and additional information are available at the Hawai‘i County Parks and Recreation website. Students who want to participate should first check if their school offers a track and field program.

The county’s Vehicle Registration and Licensing Division now accepts payments via credit and debit cards as well as the mobile payment services Apple Pay and Google Pay.

The Hawai‘i Police Department recovered 562.94 grams of illicit fentanyl in 2024, which is enough to potentially kill 281,470 people.

The I Heart Youth Theatre program is a ten-week, tuition-free musical theater arts program for youth, with classes, workshops and rehearsals that lead up to a full-scale production of Disney’s classic musical, “The Little Mermaid.”

Available positions are activity aide I, which is paid $17.50 per hour, and activity aide II, paid at an hour rate of $19. Completed applications must be submitted to the Recreation Division or postmarked by Feb. 28.

Simon Varela, 34, was last seen in the Hawaiʻi Ocean View Estates subdivision at a residence in the 92-2100 block of Ocean View Parkway on Sunday, December 15, 2024.

Samantha Shea uses crystal singing bowls to create a meditative, therapeutic experience and promote healing for clients across the Big Island.

Thomas Bjørn, Y.E. Yang, Tim O’Neal and Ricardo Gonzalez will be among the packed field of 42 illustrious players competing next week at the 18-hole Hualālai Golf Course located in beautiful Ka‘ūpūlehu, Kona, on the west side of the Big Island of Hawai‘i.

Royal Grounds, 1871 Trail and picnic area at the park will reopen. However, Puʻuhonua Trail will remain closed until further notice for repairs.

Take a look at these planned lane closures for the upcoming week. The schedule can change at any time without notice, and remember that all projects are weather permitting.

The early closure at 5:30 p.m. today is because of a staffing shortage with the transfer station’s contractor. The facility is scheduled to reopen for regular hours Saturday.

The Big Island is once again teeming with events, activities, shows and more for any and everyone to enjoy. Check out what’s happening in this week’s top 10!

Bernhard Langer, Fred Couples, Vijay Singh, Ernie Els and Retief Goosen will join 37 other golfers on the 18-hole Jack Nicklaus-designed course at Four Seasons Resort Hualālai in Ka‘ūpūlehu to open the 2025 PGA TOUR Champions season.