West Hawai‘i News
Kona man charged in electric bike theft, 2 unrelated criminal property damage cases; police continue to seek woman suspect
22-year-old Luke Deniz charged with second-degree burglary, second-degree theft and 3 counts of second-degree criminal property damage.
Update: Runway reopens at Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport following brief closure
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation advises passengers to check with their airline about status of their flight.
October supermoon reinforces royal effect on coastal waters, ushering in minor King Tides
Peak monthly high tides will cause isolated minor flooding from late tonight through Sunday morning along island shorelines and in low-lying coastal areas.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Oct. 17-23: Imu workshops, youth kickboxing, free pet microchipping, ‘Super Smash Bros Utlimate,’ a fall fest and more
The middle of October brings with it a variety of events and activities around the Big Island.
Hawaiʻi Island police seek runaway teenager last seen in Hilo
Gianna Oliveira, 16, was last seen on the 800 block of Kanoelehua Avenue in Hilo on Wednesday evening.
Drone inspectors help Hawaiian Electric reduce wildfire risk on Big Island, Maui, Oʻahu
The unmanned aerial inspectors will enable the utility company to identify problems with electrical infrastructure more quickly.
Come meet Rudder, Saylor, Marina, Fisher, Gilligan, Barnacle, Tugboat, Fin and Coral
Hawai‘i Island Humane Society bringing these nautically named fur babies to its first Puppy Pop-Up Adoption Event on Saturday at Petco in Kona.
Update: Endangered 17-year-old runaway located in good health
17-year-old Isaiah Cupis, who was previously reported as an endangered runaway, was located in good health Friday.
Big Islanders turn out for National Coffee With a Cop Day
“Mahalo to the dozens of people that came to coffee shops across the Big Island to talk story with members of Hawai‘i Police Department during this morning’s National Coffee With a Cop day! It was fantastic to see so many people … turn out from Puna to Waimea to Kona, Honoka‘a and Hilo! Working together, we make Hawai‘i County a safer place for us all.” — Hawai‘i Police Department
Can you identify this couple seen about the time an electric bike was stolen in Waikōloa?
The incident happened at about 11:45 a.m. Sept. 26 at a resort on Waikōloa Beach Drive.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Oct. 3-9: 3rd Aloha Shirt Festival, Shrek The Musical, celebrating Rosh Hashanah, Taste of the Philippines
There’s once again no lack of fun coming up around the Big Island. Check out our top 10 things to do on the island now!
21 motorists arrested last week of September for DUI on Big Isle roads
Kona had the most DUI arrests last week with 10 followed by Hilo with 7. Puna had 3 and Ka‘ū rounded out the total with 1.
Brewing better bonds: Several events percolating around the Big Island for National Coffee With a Cop Day
Officers with Hawai‘i Police Department Community Policing Sections in Hilo, Pāhoa, Honoka‘a, Waimea and Kona invite the public to join them to get to know them, share personal stories or discuss neighborhood and community issues.
Waikōloa residents asked to look for possible coconut rhinoceros beetle lairs
The CRB Response is asking members of the West Hawai‘i community to identify any mulch, dead palms, stumps or other rotting plant material on their property where these invasive insects might lurk.
Puppy kisses promised at Adopt, Shop and Sip to support Aloha ‘Īlio Rescue
Come cuddle and love on some adorable pups available for adoption, grap a coffee and spoil your furry friend with some treats Saturday at Paws University in Kona.
Suspects caught on camera coming to Waikōloa property booked with stolen financial information
Numerous parties accessed the dwelling in the 69-1000 block of Nāwāhine Place from July 23-29.
Don’t go posting signs on utility poles
Hawaiian Electric reminds residents that it’s not only illegal according to state and county laws, it poses a safety hazard for utility workers.
Building relationships one cup at a time
Ever popular Coffee With a Cop returns Friday morning to Waikōloa Village. South Kohala residents are invited to come, talk story with community policing officers and have a free hot brewed cup of joe while getting to the people who serve and protect them.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Sept. 26-Oct. 2: Everything from a musical about cruel murderous teens to the World’s Largest Pet Walk and more
There’s a normal, shall we say, je ne sais quoi to the mix of events and activites happening around this rock we call home on a regular basis. Today’s top 10 things to do on the Big Island, however, has a kind of special flare. Check it out now!
Nā Hale Makoa: Bold new workforce housing project breaks ground in Waikōloa
Nā Hale Makoa is designed to serve households earning up to 140% of area median income, with 139 units of 1, 2 or 3 bedrooms. Construction is expected to take a little more than a year, with applications to be accepted likely starting about September 2025.
