West Hawai‘i News

We decided to bring you our weekly top 10 things to do on the island a day early so you can plan ahead for your Independence Day ventures. There’s plenty to do, from rubber duckie races, the release of honu into the Pacific and a classic car show to, of course, everyone’s favorite, fireworks displays.

You might think there won’t be much going on during the week leading up to the big July 4 blowout, which is next Thursday. Are you kidding? You shouldn’t have any issues finding something to do during the next 7 days on the Big Island.

Another head-to-head matchup between former state Sen. Laura Acasio and incumbent state Sen. Lorraine Inouye, both of Hilo, is on the ballot, as well as a race for a new face to fill the seat being vacated by longtime legislator state Rep. Richard Onishi, who is retiring this year.

Results of water sample retesting at Puako Middle of Lot on the Kohala Coast showed that enterococci levels no longer exceed the acceptable threshold.

The unidentified 58-year-old O‘ahu man was seen swimming about 50 feet offshore when he began calling for help. He was not breathing and unresponsive when a friend got him to shore.

The 29-year-old man was driving a black 2023 Yamaha XTZ690 that clipped a silver 2006 Nissan Frontier pickup truck at the intersection of Palani Road and Kealakaa Street in Kona.

Get ready for a week filled with theater, music, comedy and just plain fun on the Big Island.

There’s no agenda. The popular Coffee With a Cop events are intentionally informal. Topics of conversation can range from sharing personal stories to discussing neighborhood issues.

Primary Election Day is Aug. 10. Voters should receive their ballots in the mail by July 23.

Closure schedules can change at any time, without notice. All projects also are weather permitting.

Police have initiated a coroner’s inquest investigation to determine the exact cause of death. No foul play is suspected at this time.

Also don’t miss three cultural events coming up at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, the opening of a new culinary market in Waikōloa and a slew of other events and activities.

There is plenty to do around the island during the next week. If you’re looking for something else, don’t miss Jeremy Enslow’s “Strength” art show at The Exhibit in Hilo in celebration of Pride Month or the Kona Daifukuji Orchid Club’s 39th annual Show & Sale either. Plus, catch the live performance of Fourever Fab in honor of The Beatles.

The Big Island certainly isn’t calming down heading into the summer months. In fact, it looks like the enterainment, festival, music and event scenes are heating up.

The four separate daily convoys from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. between Pōhakuloa Training Area to Kawaihae began May 29.

The students were among a total of 59 from throughout Hawaiʻi, one student from each of the state’s qualifying public and independent schools, awarded financial assistance through the foundation’s annual Legacy Scholarship Program.

The long Memorial Day Weekend gives you an opportunity to check out all the events happening around the Big Island.

According to the report, the Hawaiʻi Police Department is aware of the owner of the property and has been notified of the situation.

“After passing the vehicles, the motorcycle was observed crossing over the double solid yellow lines and struck a rock embankment on the mauka side of the highway. The rider was ejected from the motorcycle,” the police department said.

The face-lift was guided and inspired by the concept of “kōī au,” symbolizing a flowing current and eloquence. Hawaiian culture and the historic significance of Keauhou Bay, the birthplace of King Kamehameha III, are also at the forefront of the resort’s new look.