West Hawai‘i News

The Big Island will have the chance this weekend to bid aloha to former Hawai’i County Mayor William “Billy” Kenoi, who died 3 years ago after battling cancer, during a special celebration of life in Hilo. That’s just one of the many events and activities happening around the island during the next week.

The 59-year-old man riding the motorcycle was ejected more than 250 feet, sustaining severe head and internal injuries. He remains in critical condition at an O‘ahu hospital.

he Wharf at Mahukona Beach Park will remain closed today for repairs.

29-year-old Adam Krilla was arrested and charged last week for auto theft and drug charges after being seen driving a stolen vehicle. He was granted supervised release at his initial court appearance Jan. 16.

29-year-old Adam Krilla was arrested just after 4:30 p.m. Sunday in Kona while he was driving a 2013 Hyundai sedan that was reported stolen the evening of Jan. 4 from the Kealakekua area.

There once again is plenty to do around the island this week for the entire family, including music, films, art, workshops and learning opportunities.

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.