West Hawai‘i News
Fourth of July fireworks permits available starting this weekend
Each permit costs $25; permits are only issued to those 18 years old and older, plus they are non-transferable and non-refundable.
Ten thousand rubber duckies to race for a good cause on the Fourth of July
The 34th annual Great Waikōloa Rubber Duckie Race returns to Kings’ Shops with Super Quackers theme, family activities and more than $25,000 in prizes.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for June 26-July 2: Pride parade and festival, Festa Brasileira, The Addiction of Hope, cultural festival and more
Festivals and events celebrating culture and community highlight events happening this week around the Big Island. Check out the top 10 things to do now!
Kona Palisades residential green waste removal project planned
Project is aimed at reducing wildfire risk and limiting breeding habitat for invasive coconut rhinoceros beetle.
Kona luncheon to honor Officer of the Month John Harvey
The luncheon also will feature a presentation by Special Agent Emily Moore of the FBI Honolulu Field Office’s Kona Resident Agency.
Kapi‘olani Children’s Miracle Network, Kona Walmart to host annual golf benefit
Tournament scheduled June 27 at Kona Country Club; proceeds raised will assist the state’s only full-service maternity, newborn and pediatric specialty Children’s Miracle Network Hospital.
Hawai‘i Police Department Kona Community Policing Section to host first ‘Fill a Cruiser’ Back-to-School Supplies Drive
The Kona Police Station, located at 74‑611 Hale Makai Place in Kailua‑Kona, is also accepting back‑to‑school supply donations prior to the event.
Information meeting scheduled for Kona International Airport master plan update
This will be the third community meeting hosted by Hawai‘i Department of Transportation about the airport’s master plan update; it will include a presentation followed by a question-and-answer session.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for June 19-25: Kaʻū Coffee Festival, ‘Frozen,’ celebrating the solstice and more
June continues to offer a full slate of events, activities and festivals around the island.
Kona Community Policing Section, partners host Kailua Park Playground cleanup
The cleanup initiative is a part of the HONOUR — Homeless Outreach Nurturing Our Community — project, which included about 20 unsheltered volunteers who assisted with cleaning up the popular playground; it brought officers and community members together with a shared goal of preserving and enhancing one of the Big Island’s valued public spaces.
Lowen earns national recognition for advancing electric vehicle policy
Electric Vehicle Association names Big Island state Rep. Nicole Lowen as its 2026 Legislative Ambassador of the Year.
Celebrate Fourth of July in historic Kailua Village
Independence Day Parade and Fireworks Extravaganza light up the July 4th holiday in Kailua-Kona; everyone encouraged to join the festivities as entries are still being accepted for this year’s parade.
Big Island chef shares secret ingredients to her victory in Bravo’s ‘Top Chef’ competition
After a dramatic journey from elimination to victory, Rhoda Magbitang, the executive chef of CanoeHouse at the Mauna Lani, won the 23rd season of the popular cooking series.
10-day clinic brings no-cost medical care to Hawaiʻi Island this month
Tropic Care returns to Hawaiʻi Island from June 19 to 28 to offer free medical, dental and optometry services at sites in Keaʻau, Kaʻū and Kailua-Kona.
Mural unveiled at Captain Cook Post Office honors story of Kūʻa
New artwork, also inspired by Mona Kapule Kahele’s ‘Clouds of Memories,’ celebrates the legend of Kealakekua namesake.
Kings’ Shops supports students in their artistic exploration of Hawaiian Islands
Kings’ Shops puts student art on display at the Waikōloa shopping center after donating $500 to Parker School’s art program.
Hawaiʻi Police Department briefs for June 9: Keiki bowling, DARE Day, beach clean up scavenger hunt and upcoming poke contest
A quick look at events hosted by the Hawaiʻi Police Department in west Hawaiʻi.
Ocean View man arrested for driving in a construction zone
Paul Tresnak, 69, was arrested and charged after allegedly driving toward a construction worker in Kailua-Kona last Wednesday.
Hawaiʻi Community College chancellor announces retirement
Kazama’s chancellorship — including as interim — is marked by an era of growth, stability and renewed momentum for Hawaiʻi Community College.
Annual EPIC system update scheduled later this week
Electronic Processing and Information Center — Hawai’i County’s online portal for permits, plan submissions, inspections, payments and public records — will be unavailable from 1 a.m. June 11 through 8 a.m. June 12.
