West Hawai‘i News
Hawaiʻi County Council approves proposals and priorities for 2023 State Legislature
The Hawai‘i County Council is making sure its voice is heard during the upcoming session of the Hawai‘i State Legislature.
Public asked to weigh in on update project for Hawai‘i County zoning, subdivision codes
Zoning and subdivision codes. Sounds boring, right?
Former West Hawai‘i police officer honored for solving Kona thefts
A former West Hawai‘i police officer recently received honors for his diligent efforts in solving two thefts in Kona.
18-year-old dies from injuries sustained in crash in Captain Cook
Police have identified the teen who died in the single-car crash on the Big Island as Maui Kamokukaulanaina Easton Marley Ellis-Noa.
Napo‘opo‘o Road now open between Leke Place and Two Track Drive in Captain Cook
The roadway, between Leke Place and Two Track Drive, is open again after being closed earlier in the day because of a vehicle crash.
Roadwork to begin at intersection in Waikōloa Village
Work to improve the safety of an intersection in Waikōloa Village will begin next week.
Big Island’s Hele-On bus system plagued by aging fleet, supply chain issues
The Hele-On Twitter feed since the beginning of August has been riddled with notices of cancellations and delays.
Hawaiian Electric to conduct aerial line inspections
Big Island residents and visitors might notice the buzz of a helicopter next week as Hawaiian Electric conducts aerial inspections of transmission lines.
Two Coffee With a Cop events scheduled this month in Kona
West Hawai‘i residents will have the chance later this month to meet with community police officers over a hot cup of joe.
Police: 18 motorists arrested for DUI
Police continue their pursuit of keeping Big Island roadways safe from motorists who choose to drive under the influence of an intoxicant.
Rare plant thought to be extinct discovered on Kamehameha Schools land near Kona
A small population of Delissea argutidentata, a plant thought to be extinct in the wild, was discovered in a crater on Kamehameha Schools land in a remote section of mauka Kona on the Big Island.
Kona returns to normalcy after first two-day Ironman World Championship
The 2022 Ironman World Championship in Kona was the largest in its four-decade history with nearly 5,000 finishers, 20,000 plus spectators and an estimated $100 million pumped into the economy on the Big Island.
Weekly road closures for Oct. 8-14
The state Department of Transportation issued its weekly list of road and lane closures for Oct. 8-14.
COVID boosters, flu shots available during Walmart Wellness Day
As flu season approaches and COVID-19 continues to infect — and re-infect — people throughout the islands, Walmart is offering a chance for Big Island residents to protect themselves.
Council moves forward with purchase of Keauhou Bay property
The Hawai’i County Council during its regular meeting Wednesday moved ahead with plans to purchase some of the last remaining open space at Keauhou Bay.
American Chelsea Sodaro shocks stellar field to win Ironman World Championship in Kona
Chelsea Sodaro, 33, of California stunned the best field in Ironman World Championship history to win on her first try in Kona with a time of 8 hours, 33 minutes and 46 seconds.
Coast Guard identifies dive tour boat captain found dead in waters off West Hawai‘i
A man found dead Tuesday in waters offshore of a West Hawai‘i beach park was the captain of a dive tour boat who was reported missing earlier in the day by a crew member.
Police investigate thefts from vehicles at two Big Island beaches
Several thefts from vehicles were reported this week at two separate Big Island beaches and police are investigating.
