West Hawai‘i News
Nomi Health Continues to Offer Free COVID Testing on Big Island
A direct health care company continues to provide free COVID-19 testing for Hawai‘i residents at several locations around the Big Island.
Big Island Chocolate Festival Hosts New Dip, Sip And Paint Events
Get ready, chocolate lovers. The Big Island Chocolate Festival has a new event that is sure to not just tickle your taste-buds but get your creative juices flowing.
‘Our Kuleana’: Daughters of Hawai‘i Working to Ensure Royal Banyan Tree Continues to Watch Over Kona
A Big Island nonprofit whose mission is rooted in preserving the ways of old Hawai‘i is taking steps to ensure an iconic tree on the grounds of Hulihe‘e Palace in Kailua-Kona continues to watch over the community for generations to come.
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.
