West Hawai‘i News

The portion of the roadway was previously closed because of a brush fire.

Big Island police investigators determined Salvatore was driving a silver 2011 Mazda CX-9, traveling south on Māmalahoa Highway near the 84-mile marker in the early morning of Nov. 12, when she ran off the right shoulder and went down a 20-foot embankment. The vehicle then rolled over and caught fire.

The Big Island once again has no lack of activities, events, shows and entertainment lined up during the next week, including opera, horse camp for keiki, classes and more.

The rodeo will feature calf mugging, ranch broncs, dummy roping, barrel racing, goat undecorating, team roping, double mugging and bull riding.

A benefit of joining a gym is meeting other people who can support you in your fitness goals.

The heaviest rain is expected initially for Kaua‘i beginning late Sunday before spreading down the island chain Monday. A few thunderstorms will also be possible.

It’s the beginning of a new year and there are plenty of events happening during the next week, giving residents and visitors alike the chance to start 2024 with music, comedy and more.

41-year-old Izaiah Matthew Shields and 37-year-old Moriah Goulette, both of Kona, were contacted Dec. 29 at the airport by VICE officers after disembarking from a flight from California.

39-year-old Alexander Alika Akau III of Waikōloa is being detained in the Kona Police Station cellblock and has not yet been charged with any crimes.

All closures are scheduled for 6 to 11 a.m. and will include the Hale Hoʻokipa Visitor Contact Station and parking lot along with the main trail from Hale Ho’okipa to the Honokōhau shoreline.

Kunzang Yuthok, 65, was last seen the morning of Nov. 20 in the Old Kona Airport Park in Kailua-Kona.

The last time parking rates for Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport and Hilo International Airport, as well as at Lῑhuʻe Airport on Kaua‘i and for Kahului Airport on Maui, were adjusted was in 2015.

The Hawai‘i Department of Health is retesting waters at Kailua Pier Station D in Kona on the Big Island after levels of 137 per 100 mL of bacteria were detected during routine beach monitoring.

You can pound mochi or enjoy an End of the Year Country Party with Waylon Nihipali in Hilo or participate in any one of the several New Year’s events in the Kailua-Kona area, plus more.

A 57-year-old man from Germany possibly drowned Sunday after a snorkeling tour near Red Hill/Hokulia.

Christmas is almost here and all around the Big Island, there are many events to make your holidays more brightened.

Craig Long, his wife Jennifer and their 12-year-old daughter Emma invite everyone on the Big Island to their Pualani Estates home to behold the splendor and bask in its aura.

Christmas is less than 2 weeks away and there’s still plenty of holiday cheer to be had around the Big Island.

The property includes the coastal regions of six ahupua‘a (historic land divisions), provides habitat for threatened or endangered native Hawaiian plants and animals and is a rare space for Hawaiian cultural practice.

In case you’re seeking something else, there’s also a health care talk story event featuring “Seniors in Paradise” host Derek Kurisu, the Celebrate ‘Ohana Festival in Kona, Cherry Poppin’ Daddies live in Hilo and more.