West Hawaii News

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Two mainland news outlets and two Facebook posts have identified some of the passengers involved in a helicopter crash Wednesday, June 8, near South Point on the Big Island.

A Kona man faces murder and attempted murder charges following the discovery of a lifeless body Tuesday, June 7, at Hale Halawai Park in Kailua-Kona.

Hawai‘i Community College is offering stand-alone training for those who want to become emergency medical technicians.

State Rep. Nicole Lowen invites residents of West Hawaiʻi to an online talk story event with special guests state Sen. Dru Kanuha and state House Finance Committee Chairwoman Sylvia Luke.

A Kona man faces a decade in prison in connection with a domestic abuse case from December last year.

A West Hawai’i beach club will close this week to accommodate for renovation plans.

Effective immediately, the county Department of Water Supply is implementing a water restriction for customers in several areas of North Kona.

Big Island police reported at 4:45 p.m. Wednesday that South Point Road between Kamaoa Road and Highway 11 is again open to all traffic.

A Big Island woman faces arson charges following an investigation into a structure fire in Nā‘ālehu.

Big Island police are asking for the public’s help with locating a missing Ocean View woman.

Mission Blue, a marine conservation nonprofit that works to rally local and international support to preserve and protect marine ecosystems, has designated Kahalu‘u Bay in Kona as one of its Hope Spots. Kahalu‘u Bay is the 141st Hope Spot named by the organization worldwide and the second in Hawai‘i.

A Big Island man faces charges following an investigation into an incident that happened earlier this week at a Kona residence.

Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport is getting a financial boost from the governor’s office for improvements.

Big Island youth have an opportunity this summer to work at a West Hawai‘i national park.

The northbound lane on Queen Kaahumanu Highway, near the Hulikoa intersection by Kohanaiki, is now open.

A Kona resort is partnering with a research organization to help protect a gentle ocean giant and is hosting an upcoming event for guests and anyone who wants to learn more.

Hope Services was able to assist 20 homeless Hawaiʻi residents last week after they were displaced following a county sweep earlier this month.

In an effort to improve traffic flow and reduce congestion during the morning and afternoon, the county Department of Public Works will move ahead with constructing a two-lane roundabout at the intersection of Waikōloa Road, Paniolo Drive and Pua Melia Street in Waikōloa.

May is National Foster Care Month and Child and Family Service, a family-centered Hawai‘i nonprofit, is seeking loving and reliable adults who want to be foster parents.