West Hawaii News
Big Island Sees Near to Below Average Rainfall in June
Much of the Big Island saw near to below average rainfall in June, according to the monthly precipitation summary from the National Weather Service in Honolulu.
Police Urge Public to Be Wary of Jewelry Scam After Man Arrested For Theft
Police urge the public to be wary when buying items from people they don’t know following the arrest of a man from Washington state earlier this week for theft.
Pōhue Bay Preserved From Mauka to Makai
The more-than-16,000-acre parcel in Kaʻū is now part of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.
Salvation Army Hosts Back-to-School Supply Drives for Keiki in Need
The Salvation Army is asking the Big Island community to step up and help keiki in need get the supplies they need for the upcoming school year.
New Lions Club of Kona Officers Installed; Nearly 90 Years of Service Celebrated
The Lions Club of Kona is now under new leadership and just beginning its 89th “Lionistic” year.
Wind Advisory in Effect For Portions of Big Island
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a wind advisory for portions of the Big Island.
Waimea Community Association to Host Online Forum With Candidates in Several Races
Ballots for this year’s primary election are expected to arrive in Big Island mailboxes by July 26 and Waimea Community Association wants voters to be as informed as possible before making their first choices.
Ali‘i Drive North of Pāhoehoe Beach Park Again Open
Big Island police reported at 1:44 p.m. that Ali‘i Drive in Kona, north of Pāhoehoe Beach Park, is now open to traffic.
45th Annual Shakespeare in The Park: ‘The Tempest’ Opens This Week
A swashbuckling comedy about freedom, redemption and recovery will grace stages in Hilo and Honoka’a this month during the 45th annual Shakespeare in the Park.
Fire Hydrant Flow Tests Scheduled This Week
The county Department of Water Supply is notifying the public about fire hydrant flow tests happening this week in two locations on the Big Island.
‘Unprecedented And Frankly Scary’: Food Basket Experiencing Severe Food Shortage
The Food Basket, Hawai‘i Island’s food bank, has never experienced the type of food shortages it is seeing now.
Hawai’i Kūpuna Softball League Standings as of July 1
Hawai’i Kūpuna Softball League games are normally played on Saturdays.
DOT: If You’re Flying For the Fourth, Get to The Airport Early
If you are flying anywhere during the Fourth of July weekend, make sure you get to the airport early.
Big Island Police Remind Residents About Fireworks Rules, Offer Safety Tips
In an effort to make sure everyone has a safe and enjoyable Fourth of July weekend, Big Island police are reminding the public about the rules governing the use of fireworks.
OHA Awards More than $600K in Grants to Support Native Hawaiian Education, Community Events
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs has awarded more than $600,000 to several organizations and events throughout the islands. A total of 13 OHA grant programs are being funded this year.
Fireworks Permits for Fourth of July Go on Sale This Week
Flash, boom, crackle and sparkle — its time to celebrate the Fourth of July, and firecrackers and fireworks are the main attractions.
Report: HVNP Visitor Spending Contributes $117M to Big Island Economy
Visitors to Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park in 2021 pumped nearly $120 million in to the Big Island’s economy, according to a new National Park Service report.
La‘i‘ōpua 2020 Awarded $10K Grant From OHA
La‘i‘ōpua 2020, a West Hawai‘i nonprofit organization with a mission to provide social, recreational, vocational, economic, educational and cultural opportunities and infrastructure to Native Hawaiians was recently awarded a $10,000 grant from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs.
Keauhou Shopping Center to Host Back-to-School Drive, Bash
Keauhou Shopping Center is providing the community with different ways to celebrate the fresh start of a new school year.
