West Hawaii News

There was an earthquake of about magnitude 6.9 in the Neiafu region in Tonga on Sunday.

Gay right supporters and advocates in rainbow colors and decorated in an assortment of glitter and costumes also flooded downtown Hilo to begin the festival celebration with this yearʻs theme: “Fabulous Free Future.”

Two Hawai’i Island graduating seniors are claiming the 2023 scholarships from Keauhou Canoe Club (KCC). Kianni Dodson and Noa Riznyk received $2,000 during a presentation at the club’s birthday potluck at the KCC canoe halau. Kianni Dodson won the James F. Rodgers Academic Achievement Scholarship and plans to attend Hawaii Pacific University and major in […]

The Hawai‘i Police Department are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Eugene Buckman, 72, of Hilo who was reported missing on June 3.  Buckman is described as having a light complexion, 5 feet, and 8 inches., and weighs around 190 pounds, with brown shaved hair, white beard, and brown eyes. Buckman also walks with […]

Hawai’i County Civil Defense announced an earthquake off the Gulf of California with a magnitude of 6.6 did not spark a tsunami threat Sunday. According to the alert, the earthquake occurred at 10:30 a.m. in the Sea of Cortez, but there was no threat to Hawai’i.

Students from Konawaena High School collaborated with parents, fellow high schoolers, and community stakeholders to organize a health and fitness field day at Hōlualoa Elementary.

West Hawai’i residents attended Hawai’i County Mayor Mitch Roth’s new town hall series, “Sustainable Horizons: Mayor Roth’s Community Impact Check-in,” at the Rodney Yano Memorial Hall in Captain Cook Tuesday.

The former longtime Big Island physician and his motorcade were on their way Thursday morning to the dedication ceremony for a new solar facility when they witnessed the crash happen

The highway is again open between Road F and Kinue Road.

The National Weather Service in Honolulu reports that heavy rain has ended over portions of the Big Island’s west side that triggered the warning earlier today.

Weather radar shows that the heavy rain that had been impacting the area has diminished. 

The $54.4 million Kaloko Heights development in Kailua-Kona on the west side of the Big Island will feature 99 family units, including 58 three-bedroom units, 41 two-bedroom units and one three-bedroom manager’s unit.

Big Island police report that 15-year-old Kamali‘i M.K. Lawelawe, who was previously reported as a runaway and had been missing since last summer, was located April 26 in good health.

The Big Island Chocolate Festival, hosted by the Kona Cacao Association, returns for its 10th annual installment April 28 and 29 at a new venue, Waikōloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa.

Kaiminani Drive is closed between Koikoi and Ala Kapua streets in Kona is closed on Tuesday afternoon due to a traffic crash.

Kona Community Hospital has achieved the highly prestigious international Baby-Friendly designation for adhering to the highest standards of care for breastfeeding mothers and their babies.

The West Hawaiʻi Filipino Chamber of Commerce was established on Dec. 9, 2022, providing a platform for local Filipino-owned businesses and professionals to collaborate and gain access to resources that will help them thrive.

The public is invited to attend the 11 a.m. ceremony to unveil the West Hawaiʻi Vietnam War Memorial on March 29, National Vietnam War Veterans Day.

The half-mile white coral sand Hāpuna Beach, the largest white sand beach on the Big Island features crystal-clear water and also offers bodysurfing and sunbathing opportunities along other beach-related activities such as picnicking.

The Hawai‘i Police Department reports that 59-year-old Jeffrey Clarkson was found in good health on March 16.