West Hawaii News
Portion of Kuakini Highway Previously Closed Is Now Open
A traffic crash closed the roadway from Seaview Circle to Lako Street earlier Sunday.
Kona Orchid Society Presents Summer Show And Sale
The public is invited to come out and smell the flowers during an upcoming Kona Orchid Society event.
Finance Committee Gives Favorable Recommendation to Extension of Free Bus Fares
It looks like a bus ride on the Big Island will continue to be free of charge for at least another two and a half years.
Police Investigating Kawaihae Traffic Collision
Big Island police are investigating a single-vehicle collision in South Kohala that left a 26-year-old Waimea man severely injured.
Driver Arrested in Traffic Collision That Killed Kona Woman
Big Island police have arrested a Kailua-Kona man in connection with a fatal two-vehicle collision earlier this month.
Community Turns Out by The Hundreds to Support The Fight Against Cancer
Not even Tropical Storm Darby and the rain it brought as it passed to the south of the island could keep people away from participating Saturday night, July 16, in the 30th Relay For Life of the Big Island.
High Surf Warning Extended Through Monday For South-Facing Shores
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has extended a high surf warning for south-facing shores of the state, including those of the Big Island.
Darby to Bring High Surf, Rain to Big Island as it Passes South
The Big Island’s fight against cancer will continue — tropical storm or not.
County, State Close Beach Parks Ahead of High Surf For Southern Shores
High surf and rough ocean conditions forecast this weekend have led the county to close beach parks along the Big Island’s south-facing shores.
Big Island Woman Killed in North Kona Crash
A Big Island woman has died following a crash in North Kona.
Tropical Storm Warning Issued as Darby Approaches
Darby is now a tropical storm, and despite its weakening trend and forecast track keeping it to the south, the Big Island is likely to still see some impacts. The National Weather Service in Honolulu also issued a tropical storm warning for the state.
Utility Work to Close Section of Likana Lane in Kona
A Kona roadway will need to be closed for part of next week for Hawaiian Electric crews to replace a utility pole.
Darby Continues to Weaken on Westward Trek South of Big Island
Hurricane Darby is forecast to continue weakening as it makes its westward trek to the south of the Big Island, according to the 5 p.m. advisory from the Central Pacific Hurricane Center on Thursday, July 14.
HI-EMA Activates State Emergency Operations Center to Monitor Hurricane Darby
The state is monitoring Hurricane Darby after the now Category 2 and weakening storm crossed into the Central Pacific overnight.
Civil Defense: Darby Forecast to Pass South of Big Island Saturday
Hawai‘i County Civil Defense reports that Hurricane Darby is expected to pass south of the Big Island this weekend.
Hurricane Darby Becomes Major Hurricane Again But Still Expected to Weaken
Hurricane Darby re-intensified Wednesday, July 13, but is still expected to weaken during the next few days.
Queen Lili‘uokalani Outrigger Canoe Races Return in September
The world’s largest long-distance outrigger canoe race will once again welcome paddlers from around the world this year to the Big Island.
West Hawai’i Officer Honored For Quickly Solving Theft Investigation
A West Hawai‘i crime prevention organization recently honored an officer with the Hawai‘i Police Department for his quick action in connection with a theft at a local business.
Hawai’i Kūpuna Softball League Standings After 2022 County Tournament
The regular season has ended, with the county tournament played July 6-7 and the state tournament on O’ahu scheduled for Aug. 2-5.
Police Seek South Kohala Theft Suspect
Big Island police are asking the public for help with identifying a suspect in a shoplifting case in South Kohala.
