West Hawaii News

Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting. Will any of these planned closures impact your commute or fun? Take a look and plan ahead now.

The holidays are in full swing around the Big Island, with another week of a variety of events, activities, concerts, performances and more in celebration of the season. Check them out now!

A new traffic signal at the intersection of Waikōloa Road, Paniolo Avenue, and Pūā Melia Street in Waikōloa Village will be fully operational on Monday, Dec. 15, after a preparation period, starting on Friday, Dec. 12.

Jacquelyn Glenn, 82, was last seen on the 75-200 block of Nani Kailua Drive in Kona, possibly going to Hilo.

Motorists should plan for possible traffic delays and drive with caution when approaching the work zones; flagmen will also be at each site to provide traffic control.

The community can support local families this holiday season with the annual “Fill a Police Cruiser” food drive at the Kona Costco this Friday.

One was the burglary of a Holo Kula Place residence and theft of a luxury watch, while the other was the theft of a smartphone removed from a golf cart parked along Kūkiʻo Nui Drive.

According to Hawai‘i Island police on Friday, Justin Harmon, 46, was found on Dec. 9 in good health.

40-year-old Andrew Green of Kona faces several charges, including assault and robbery, in connection with violent incidents early the morning of Dec. 2.

The initiative aims to restore native ecosystems, preserve historic and cultural sites and strengthen community resilience against climate impacts such as erosion, flooding and sea level rise at Puapuaʻa Iki, a parcel of land in Kona.

It seems as the island is in a very festive mood already this holiday season — and we do mean very; from traditional things to do to several events that are new, there are myriad ways to get into the holiday spirit during the upcoming week. Check them out now!

Trump’s administration says funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also still commonly referred to as food stamps, would not be distributed starting next week unless those states give up information about benefit recipients.

The 31st installment of the popular community event will once again feature an outstanding lineup of craft brews, culinary creations from local chefs, live entertainment and aloha, now under the leadership of Rotary Clubs of West Hawaiʻi.

Hawaiian Electric will close the mauka lane of Kuakini Highway near the Hualālai Road intersection overnight from Dec. 3 to Dec. 4 for utility pole replacement.

Volunteers from Ocean Defenders Alliance have collected thousands of feet of fishing lines and pounds of lead from Hawaiʻi’s coastlines, showcasing an ongoing effort to preserve marine environments.

Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort, teams up with two of Sonoma County, Calif.’s most celebrated talents for exclusive inaugural 4-day wine festival.

The west-northwest to northwest swell is expected to rapidly fill in Saturday evening and peak during the day Sunday, likely producing surf of 12 to 18 feet, with some even larger sets possible, for West Hawai‘i shorelines.

‘Tis the week after Thanksgiving, when what to our wondering eyes should appear, but the arrival of Christmas and holiday events aplenty, from far and near.

Kealakehe has adanced to the next round of the International Public Policy Forum –a program that gives high school students the chance engage in written and oral debates on issues of global importance.

Self-service options are available in many retail lobbies during post offi ce closures for holidays, including the upcoming Thanksgiving celebration, Nov. 27.