West Hawai‘i News
Kona Airport to Get New Fire-Fighting Building
Kona’s airport is getting a new building to house its aircraft rescue and fire-fighting equipment.
Search Called Off For Teen Missing Off Kona Coast
Five days of searching from the land, air and under the sea have turned up no sign of the missing teenager.
Four Charged With Drug Offenses in Kona Raid
A raid by police vice officers Friday resulted in a variety of drug charges against four West Hawaii residents.
Ceremony Tuesday for New PTA Commander
The Pohakuloa Training Area will have a new commander Tuesday. Lt. Col Eric P. Shwedo will assume control of the Army facility on Saddle Road, PTA Public Affairs Officer Bob McElroy said today. The previous duty for Shwedo, a Special Forces officer, was at US Special Operations Command in Tampa, Fla. He has served in […]
UPDATE: Remnants of Daniel May Bring Rain Thursday
The weather service said Hurricane Daniel continues its westward march but is expected to weaken to a tropical low by the end of the week.
Man Wanted on Probation Violation Arrested Last Month
Police said Sheldon Joaquin was charged June 19 with violating probation after being found in South Kohala.
Missing Teen Asuncion Located in Kona, Police Say
A Kailua-Kona boy missing since mid-May has been found.
Election Season’s First Mayoral Forum Held in Hilo
The top three candidates for Big Island mayor state their cases in the first face-to-face-to-face forum of the election season.
UPDATE: Search For Missing Teen Continues
The 15-year-old boy, identified as Tyler Madoff, was with a youth tour group visiting the shore of Kealakekua Bay Wednesday afternoon when he was washed into the ocean by a large wave.
UPDATE: North Kona Brushfire Subdued
The Hawaii Fire Department continues to fight a fire that has burned more than 400 acres north of Hina Lani Street.
Large Waves Sweep Teens Into Ocean in Kona
A search continued today for a teenager swept into the ocean by large waves off the Kona coast Wednesday afternoon.
Explosion During Tour Boat Launching Injures 1
One person was injured when gasoline fumes were ignited during the launching of a vessel for a tour excursion in Kona.
UDPATE: Board Admits Bus Plan Mishandled, Still Weighing Cuts
Although cuts on the Big Island have been reduced, the Board of Education is considering halting school bus service for some South Kohala students.
Police Need Help Identifying Shoplifting Suspects
Police are providing surveillance photos of shoplifting suspects in hopes the public can help in their identification.
July 4th Celebrations Include Cook-Offs, Concerts and Classic Cars
Independence Day will be marked with celebrations across the Big Island.
Monk Seal Makes First Appearance at Kailua Beach
A monk seal nicknamed Makaiwa mingled Sunday with the beach-goers at the little beach fronting a downtown Kailua-Kona hotel.
Roadwork to Cause Traffic Delays Next Week
Motorists are being notified of alternating lane closures next week on state highways on both sides of the Big Island.
Fireworks Permits Available; Three Public Displays Scheduled
It’s that time of the year again, and the Hawaii Fire Department is reminding the public about regulations for the purchase and use of fireworks.
HVO: Volcano Giveth, and Volcano Can Taketh Away
Scientists at Hawaiian Volcano Observatory express concerns about the long-term viability of a proposed undersea power cable carrying geothermal energy to Oahu.
Tribune-Herald to Move Printing Operations to Kona
Beginning Aug. 19, the Hawaii Tribune-Herald will be printed at its sister newspaper in Kona, West Hawaii Today.
