West Hawaii News

In 2024, Hawaiʻi County has averaged about 15 new cases in family court every month with 13 of those involving abuse or physical violence.

From a Creepy Carnival lurking along the Spooky Trail at Volcano Art Center and other even more frightful haunted attractions to several family friendly trunk-or-treat events, the Big Island is definitely getting into the spirit of the spooky holiday this year.

The remains of a man discovered Oct. 18 on a property on Tiki Lane were those of 56-year-old Wayne Richard Moriarty, also known as Arthur Hackett, of Ocean View. A forensic pathologist determined Moriarty’s death was caused by a gunshot wound and ruled it a homicide.

The changes aim to ensure the safety and smooth flow of the event while accommodating local community needs.

Kauhale I Ke Kula Uka offers 99 affordable housing units for families earning up to 60% of area median income.

Maxim Beregovoy of Kailua-Kona was ejected from the rugged terrain vehicle he was riding on with an 8-year-old driver after it veered off the roadway, struck a rock embankment and overturned.

Here’s everything you need to know about race day Oct. 26, from road closures to solid waste facility closures, where to watch the action and even how to become an Ironman VIP spectator.

The Hawaiʻi Island Festival of Birds will be a full-day of panels, presentations, cultural demonstrations, soundscapes and a fair all about native manu.

Hoʻokena Elementary School was also locked down after an employee saw a man walking on the highway with a gun who was staring into the schoolyard while children were playing.

Hawai‘i Island police identified the driver of the 2022 Chevrolet Spark that was broadsided by a 2018 Peterbilt semi tractor-trailer as Jessica Ann Sprinkle of Waikōloa.

22-year-old Luke Deniz charged with second-degree burglary, second-degree theft and 3 counts of second-degree criminal property damage.

Hawai‘i Department of Transportation advises passengers to check with their airline about status of their flight.

Peak monthly high tides will cause isolated minor flooding from late tonight through Sunday morning along island shorelines and in low-lying coastal areas.

The middle of October brings with it a variety of events and activities around the Big Island.

Gianna Oliveira, 16, was last seen on the 800 block of Kanoelehua Avenue in Hilo on Wednesday evening.

The unmanned aerial inspectors will enable the utility company to identify problems with electrical infrastructure more quickly.

Hawai‘i Island Humane Society bringing these nautically named fur babies to its first Puppy Pop-Up Adoption Event on Saturday at Petco in Kona.

17-year-old Isaiah Cupis, who was previously reported as an endangered runaway, was located in good health Friday.

“Mahalo to the dozens of people that came to coffee shops across the Big Island to talk story with members of Hawai‘i Police Department during this morning’s National Coffee With a Cop day! It was fantastic to see so many people … turn out from Puna to Waimea to Kona, Honoka‘a and Hilo! Working together, we make Hawai‘i County a safer place for us all.” — Hawai‘i Police Department

The incident happened at about 11:45 a.m. Sept. 26 at a resort on Waikōloa Beach Drive.