West Hawai‘i News
Entangled young humpback whale freed in Big Island waters
The whale, which is in poor condition, emaciated and suffering physical trauma, is thought to be fully disentangled with some non-wrapping embedded lines that will hopefully be shed with time.
Keauhou Shopping Center in Kona spreading the love with special Valentine’s Day events
There are many forms of love and the shopping center is highlighting them all this February.
Judge lifts injunction prohibiting aquarium fish permits off Big Island’s west coast
Despite the ruling by a Hawaiʻi judge lifting an injunction, aquarium fishing along the Big Island’s western shore is not automatically allowed.
Big Island police seek 3 people wanted on outstanding warrants
All three people are known to frequent the South Kona and Ocean View areas.
Kona man charged after punching female gas station clerk, stealing cash
John Bull Macomber, 51 of Kona, was arrested and charged with robbery, assault and drug offenses.
Ocean View man charged with stealing a Jeep and possessing methamphetamine
Benjamin Kawika Jerin-Kealoha, 46 of Ocean View, was charged with stealing a Jeep rental car, resisting an order to stop and methamphetamine possession following his arrest on Jan. 21 in Kona.
Regal Keauhou Stadium 7 in Kona on list to close due to Cineworld’s bankruptcy
Cineworld plans to reject the leases starting in February of 39 of its more than 500 Regal theaters across the United States, including the Keauhou Stadium 7 in Kona, as part of its Chapter 11 Bankruptcy.
West Hawai‘i County Band announces 2023 concert schedule
The band is a community and civic band comprised of about 20 musicians from all walks of life.
Big Island native Ilima Shim competes on season 4 of ‘Tough As Nails’ on CBS
Through the first three episodes of the CBS reality competition show, Ilima Shim is giving her 11 fellow contestants a run for their money.
Hawaiʻi Island police investigating possible assault at Keahou shopping center
Police found a 30-year-old Kailua-Kona man unconscious on the ground behind a retail store in Keahou with visible injuries to his head and facial area.
Electronics recycling collection events scheduled in January
These free events are open to households, businesses, government agencies and nonprofit organizations.
UPDATE High surf warning extended for portions of Big Island until 6 a.m. Friday
Surf is forecast for 15 to 20 feet today for west-facing shores on the Big Island and gradually diminishing tonight.
Hawaiʻi County golf subsidy program: Waikōloa, Makalei courses at discount rates
Subsidized golf rates for Hawaiʻi County residents are offered at The Village Course at Waikōloa and Makalei Golf Club from Jan. 1 through June 30.
Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualālai on Big Island to open PGA 2023 season
This will mark the 27th consecutive year that PGA Tour Champions has launched its season at the Hualālai Golf Course on the Big Island.
Parks and Rec announces upcoming youth sports programs
Track and field, T-ball, baseball and boys basketball are all on tap in February.
Two men arrested and charged in major Kona drug bust
The combined street value of the fentanyl, methamphetamine, heroin and marijuana found in a rental vehicle being operated by one of the men is more than $54,000.
High bacteria count notification issued at Kailua Pier; brown water advisory in effect for part of Kohala Coast
The Hawai‘i Department of Health is notifying the public that the waters at the two West Hawai‘i locations are being monitored for possible contamination.
UPDATE: Route 190 in North Kona open after several hour closure due to vehicle crash
Route 190 is closed between Route 200 (Daniel K. Inouye Highway) and the 15 mile marker for the next several hours due to a vehicle crash.
UPDATE: High surf advisory for Big Island canceled
Large breaking waves of 6 to 8 feet are forecast this afternoon. Wave heights are expected to increase to 7 to 10 feet tonight.
Applicants sought for 3rd Circuit Family, District Court per diem judges
Applicants must be residents of Hawai‘i and citizens of the United States and must have been licensed to practice law by the Hawai‘i Supreme Court for a period of no less than five years preceding nomination.
