West Hawai‘i News
Nothing sweet or soft about Tropical Storm Hone as it continues trek toward Hawai‘i
A tropical storm watch remains in effect for the entire Big Island as Hone is expected to bring increasing wind and the possibility of excessive rain to parts of the island this weekend. The storm was moving west at 16 mph. Its maximum sustained winds increased, now at 50 mph, up from 45 mph earlier this morning.
Strong Tropical Storm Hone still on track to come near or just south of Big Island
The newest detail to develop overnight was that once the storm passes by the Big Island, it is forecast to intensify, reaching hurricane strength late Sunday into Monday as it moves south of Kaua‘i and O‘ahu.
Tropical storm watch issued for Big Island ahead of Hone’s approach
The latest forecast track issued at 5 p.m. today by the Central Pacific Hurricane Center in Honolulu shows Tropical Storm Hone’s center still passing south or possibly near the Big Island on Saturday night into Sunday morning as a strong tropical storm.
Kona airport runway rehab project gets nearly $65M boost from feds
That support is not only welcomed by the Hawai‘i Department of Transportation, it’s likely somewhat of a reassurance to the hundreds, if not thousands, of travelers flying in and out of the airport daily — especially frequent flyers from the Big Island and elsewhere in the state on trips for work, doctor’s appointments or other reasons.
Kamehameha Schools management plan for Keauhou Bay draws waves of community opposition
The trust, which owns a total of 54 acres of land at the bay in West Hawai’i, aims to enhance, revitalize and transform the bay area so place-based cultural education and revenue-generating opportunities are reoriented to better serve the Keauhou community, visitors, cultural practitioners, existing commercial activities and other landowners, but those who oppose it say no one wants the bay to be changed into another high-end resort.
Update: Big Island police find woman reported missing since July safe
42-year-old Angela Kenyon of Hōlualoa was last seen the morning of July 31 in Kailua-Kona. Have you seen her?
West Hawai‘i L&L Drive Inn shuttered by state for multiple health violations
The Captain Cook eatery was immediately shut down Aug. 2 after being issued a red “closed” placard. A follow-up inspection is scheduled Tuesday to re-assess the restaurant’s progress on required corrective actions.
Ocean View man indicted for sexual assault of minor turns himself in
44-year-old Larry Stephan Hultberg is charged with two counts of first-degree sexual assault and one count of continuous sexual assault of a minor under the age of 14 years.
Big Island families can get refresher course in health during Walmart Wellnes Day
You’ll be able to receive free glucose, cholesterol, body mass index and blood pressure screenings. You can also get affordable immunizations including COVID-19; flu; human papillomavirus (HPV); pneumonia; tetanus; measles, mumps and rubella (MMR); varicella (chicken pox/shingles), whooping cough (TDAP); hepatitis A and B; and others.
Legal presentation in Kona to cover topics including foreclosures, fair housing, reverse mortgages
The presentation begins at noon today at the West Hawai‘i Civic Center, located at 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, in the Mayor’s Conference Room B-2 on the second floor of Building B. The presentation is open to the public.
Rubber duckies raise $33K to support United Cerebral Palsy Association of Hawai‘i
The Great Waikōloa Rubber Duckie Race was a major success, with hundreds of spectators cheering as 10,000 bright yellow duckies bobbled, waddled and drifted toward the lakeside finish line at the Kings’ Shops on a fun-filled Fourth of July.
Business Monday: Queens’ Culinary Marketplace connects shoppers with island agriculture
The new and innovate market hosted on the second and fourth Thursdays of every month at Queens’ Marketplace features fresh produce, local delights, value-added products and more, all locally grown or produced and made on the Big Island. It highlights the rich argricultural and culinary creativity found in Hawai‘i.
Murder investigation opened in case of dead man found in makeshift Ocean View grave
The body of Adam Santos was found buried in a make shift grave in a vacant lava field July 2. A forensic pathologist ruled his death was caused by multiple blunt force trauma to his head.
Have you seen this Big Island woman who last seen about 4 months ago?
50-year-old Jenny Raylynn Partin of Kailua-Kona was reported missing in March.
New utility-scale solar project proposed near Waikōloa; online community meeting slated
The Keʻāmuku Solar + Storage project is a proposed 86 megawatt alternating current solar photo-voltaic array and 344 megawatt hour battery energy storage system that would be located on land owned by AES Hawai‘i adjacent to Waikōloa Road and Māmalahoa Highway.
Keiki lead effort to beautify, enhance Hale Hālāwai in historic Kailua Village
The students from ʻAhahui ʻŌpio Aloha ʻĀina replanted red tī, tiare, gardenia and pua kenikeni trees around the Hale Hālāwai building.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for July 11-17: Follow the Yellow Brick Road, get reacquainted with the Bard, beat the summer heat and more
There’s something for everyone during the next 7 days on the Big Island, so get out there and have a good time.
State allows Ocean Seafood Chinese Restaurant in Kona to reopen
The restaurant was previously issued a red placard July 5 and immediately closed because of multiple violations.
Big Island weekly lane closures for July 6-12
Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting.
Previously missing man found dead, face down, covered with dirt, rocks in vacant Ocean View lot
The body of 51-year-old Adam Santos was discovered Tuesday after an anonymous source tipped Big Island police off about something thought to be dead and partially buried in the lot on Tiki Lane.
