West Hawaii News

The park was the location of an event just fewer than 2 weeks ago attended by a person state health officials on Monday confirmed to have mumps, which can be spread by touching objects or surfaces with unwashed hands that are then touched by others.

Partnership between Executive Office on Early Learning, Hawai‘i Department of Education and University of Hawai‘i System aims to put college within reach for all of students and their families throughout the islands.

“They are the backbone of our county, and we appreciate their hard work and dedication for our residents,” said Hawai’i County Mayor Kimo Alameda.

What began in 1978 on the shores of Waikiki Beach has evolved into a singular quest to unearth the true potential of the human will and spirit.

Peak monthly tides will combine with higher-than-predicted water levels to produce conditions ripe for inundation of shorelines and low-lying coastal areas during early morning hours through afternoon of Oct. 10.

Hawai‘i Island police are asking the public for help with identifying the suspects who reportedly entered a residence in the upper Nani Kailua Drive area at 9 p.m. July 30 through side jalousie windows.

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 incident — during which a man reportedly stole a $2,199 necklace — happened Aug. 21 at a business located in the 75-5700 block of Ali‘i Drive and was caputred on the business’ video surveillance system.

Kailua-Kona location is No. 1 while Hilo store comes in at No. 2 out of more than 4,600 Walmart locations nationwide, raising a total of nearly $225,800 during 2025 summer campaign.

Multi-agency campaign encourages residents to be part of effort to detect and control the non-native insects that can have major adverse impacts on ecosystems, agriculture and human and animal health in Hawaiʻi.

The siren test will be coordinated with a test of the live audio broadcast segment of the Emergency Alert System.

Artists can submit their work online through Oct. 8 to be considered for the first University of Hawai‘i Insect Museum show, billed to be a celebration of insects and the powerful role they play in art.

Hawaiian Electric will close a section of Māmalahoa Highway in Keōpū overnight from Oct. 2 to 3 to replace a utility pole.

Lt. Kevin Brodie is set to speak and Officer Michael Gusman will be honored during the Kona Crime Prevention Committee luncheon this Wednesday.

Hawaiʻi County celebrated a groundbreaking milestone in combating homelessness with the blessing of the construction site of the Kukuiola Emergency Shelter and Assessment Center near Kealakehe Parkway in Kona.

Coffee with a Cop events are scheduled for Tuesday in Kealakekua, Wednesday in Hōlualoa and Friday in Kailua-Kona.

Annual University of Hawai‘i at Hilo Athletics fundraiser kicked off Sept.16 and runs through Oct. 16; contributions collected support student-athlete scholarships, training and travel.

There’s several parties going on during the next week right here, so it’s time to come together and have a good time, Big Island. Come on now. It’s up to you. What’s your pleasure? Check out this week’s top 10 things to do now!

Disaster Preparedness Fair returns to Kailua-Kona this weekend, featuring a wide array of emergency response agencies and partners offering information and resources to build community resilience.

The first 300 free plants will be available on Saturday during the Hala Fest at the Makuʻu Farmers Market in Pāhoa.