West Hawaii News
USPS Debuts Online ‘Talk-Story’ Hawai‘i Job Fairs
The U.S. Postal Service has launched a new way for island residents to learn about its job opportunities.
Police Offer Tips During Pedestrian Safety Month
No matter how you choose to travel, at one point or another it’s your feet that get you where you need to go.
West Hawai‘i Landfill Scale Calibration Scheduled
The county is notifying the public about upcoming work at the West Hawai‘i landfill.
Council Approves Renewal of Lease For HOPE Services Homeless Campus in Kona
Support and shelter for homeless in Kailua-Kona will continue at a campus in Kailua-Kona for the immediate future thanks to an action of the Hawai‘i County Council.
Fairmont Orchid to Host Floating Lantern Festival
An event to honor loved ones who have died returns to Pauoa Bay this month after a three-year hiatus.
Red Flag Warning Over, But Dry Conditions to Persist
Leeward portions of the state, including on the Big Island, remained under a red flag warning through most of Monday, Aug. 1, as fire weather conditions persisted.
Bay Clinic, West Hawai‘i Community Health Center Merger Complete
A new community health center, the combination of two other health care providers, is serving 40,000 patients on the Big Island.
Recent ‘Quakes Not Impacting Big Island Volcanic Activity
Two recent magnitude-4-plus earthquakes and a spike last month in seismic activity at a underwater seamount have not affected volcanic activity on the Big Island, according to a Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientist.
Kona Man Wanted For Questioning in Attempted Murder Investigation
Big Island police are asking the public for help with locating a man wanted for questioning in connection with an attempted murder investigation.
Summer Fest Continues at Halekiʻi Market in Kealakekua
Summer Fest continues in August in true ʻohana style at Halekiʻi Market in Kealakekua.
Free Residential Household Hazardous Waste Collections Events Scheduled in August
Residents of the Big Island will have two chances in August to dispose of hazardous household waste.
Police Renew Warning About Jewelry Scam
Big Island police are renewing their warning about a recent scam involving counterfeit jewelry.
Make-A-Wish Hawai‘i Celebrates 40 Years of Granting Wishes
Make-A-Wish Hawai‘i is marking 40 years of granting life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses, and to celebrate the significant milestone, the organization will host free anniversary events every Saturday in August throughout the state, including on the Big Island.
West Hawaiʻi Organics Facility to Reopen This Week
The county reports that a facility in West Hawaiʻi that closed earlier this month will be reopening this week.
Salvation Army Helping Keiki Start School Year Off With New Supplies
School begins next week and The Salvation Army is helping make sure Big Island students return to classrooms with enough supplies to kick off another year of learning.
Public Meeting Rescheduled For HVNP Disaster Recovery Project Environmental Assessment
The public will have another chance to learn more about the environmental assessment for Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park 2018 Disaster Recovery Project and provide input during an online meeting Wednesday, July 27.
Several Big Island Students Awarded HPM Foundation Scholarships
Three recent Big Island high school grads and three Hawai‘i Community College students are this year’s recipients of scholarships from the HPM Foundation.
Update: Police located two teen runaways in good health
One of two teens previously reported as runaways was located during the weekend in good health.
Giving Pump Campaign to Benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities
One of the state’s largest gasoline marketers and convenience store operators wants to help a nonprofit organization that assists seriously ill keiki and their families.
Kona Woman Killed in Hit-And-Run Collision
A Kailua-Kona woman died Sunday, July 24, following a hit-and-run collision in North Kona.
