West Hawai‘i News

Hawaiʻi Police Department donated $8,200 and 2,300 pounds of food to the Hawaiʻi Island Food Basket after a successful Fill a Cruiser food drive this holiday season.

Now that the most wonderful day of the year and all the festivities that go with it are finally winding down, it’s time to change gears and look ahead at parties for New Year’s. Be sure to check out this week’s holiday happenings!

Holiday wishes were fulfilled for a total of 16,435 youth and seniors throughout The Salvation Army Hawaiian & Pacific Islands Division, but the need is growing and continues beyond the holidays; consider setting up your own Virtual Red Kettle campaign before the end of the year to help.

A severely burned body was discovered in a residence in the 92-9200 block of Reef Parkway; the victim’s identity and cause of the blaze also remain under investigation, with an autopsy ordered to determine the victim’s exact cause of death.

Tree-cycling offered starting Dec. 28 at several recycling and transfer stations around the island for Christmas and holiday trees as well as kadomatsu decorations.

Jordin Trevena-Garon is wanted in connection with three counts of second-degree assault, which took place in 2023.

Kona Brewing Hawaiʻi is honoring the legacy of Eddie Aikau with a sweepstakes featuring unique, hand-drawn surfboards by Native Hawaiian artist JT Ojerio.

Weekly Monday night Village Street Eats returns, bringing local flavors to resort guests and the community.

Six of the drivers arrested for impaired driving during the week were involved in traffic crashes; five were younger than 21 years old.

Water customers along Kealakehe Parkway, makai of Queen Ka‘ahumanu, including all side roads and lanes, could experience slightly discolored and turbid water for several hours after the test.

Secure your tickets now and celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Mitsubishi Electric Championship at the renowned Hualālai Golf Course in 2026.

We’re heading into the homestretch, Big Island, with just a week before Christmas, and there is everything but silent nights — or days — as a flurry of holiday events is again scheduled from one end of the island to the other. Check them out now!

Project Hawai‘i has more than 2,400 children from the Big Island, Maui and O‘ahu on its Christmas list this year; that record breaking number, unfortunately, coincides with record low donations.

Two Coffee with a Cop events are scheduled for 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Wednesday in Hōlualoa and on Friday in Kailua-Kona.

A large, medium period north-northwest swell and a north swell have both peaked and will continue to subside through Tuesday afternoon.

Donate unwrapped toys to children in need, supporting the Salvation Army’s mission to spread joy across West Hawaiʻi during the “Fill a Cruiser Holiday Toy Drive” on Dec. 20

The meets are open to youth ages 6 to 14 years old and will be conducted Feb. 7 and 21, 2026, at Kealakehe High School in West Hawai‘i and Feb. 28 at Kamehameha High School in East Hawai‘i.

Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting. Will any of these planned closures impact your commute or fun? Take a look and plan ahead now.

The holidays are in full swing around the Big Island, with another week of a variety of events, activities, concerts, performances and more in celebration of the season. Check them out now!

A new traffic signal at the intersection of Waikōloa Road, Paniolo Avenue, and Pūā Melia Street in Waikōloa Village will be fully operational on Monday, Dec. 15, after a preparation period, starting on Friday, Dec. 12.