West Hawai‘i News
Have a Cup of Joe With Kona Community Policing Officers in September
Residents of Kona will have the chance to chat with officers from the Kona Community Policing section of the Hawai‘i Police Department over a hot cup of coffee on two occasions in September.
Police Investigating Semi Tractor-Trailer Crash That Closed Portion of Waikōloa Road
Big Island police are investigating a traffic crash that closed a portion of a South Kohala roadway Tuesday, Sept. 6.
California Man Charged With Attempted Murder in Connection With Waikōloa Stabbing Incident
A visitor from the mainland is being charged in connection with a stabbing incident last week at a Waikōloa resort.
California Visitor Charged with Attempted Murder in Connection With Waikōloa Stabbing
A visitor from California faces an attempted murder charge, among others, in connection with a domestic incident in West Hawai‘i.
Captain Cook Man Killed in Three-Vehicle Crash
A Big Island man is dead after a three-vehicle crash in South Kona.
US Coral Reef Task Force Members Tour Hard-Hit Big Island Coral Ecosystem
Coral scientists, biologists and managers from throughout the nation who are in Hawai‘i for the 45th U.S. Coral Reef Task Force meeting got up close and personal Wednesday, Aug. 31, with coral colonies in waters of the Big Island’s Kealakekua Bay.
Update: Kona Man Accused of Following Minor into School Bathroom Held on $10K Bail
A Big Island man faces several charges following two separate incidents earlier this month, one of which involved a weapon at a West Hawai‘i elementary school.
Update: Bail Reduced for N. Kohala Man Charged With First-Degree Assault
A Big Island man faces a felony assault charge stemming from an altercation earlier this month at a Kailua-Kona business.
New Heights: Cop on Top Returns to Raise Funds And Awareness For Special Olympics Hawai‘i
It takes dedication, effort and sweat — and they have all of them in abundance.
Cultural Exchange: Students From Okinawa, Japan, Experience Life on The Big Island
Twelve students from Okinawa, Japan, are getting the full Big Island experience this week.
Cop on Top Fundraiser For Special Olympics Returns
Big Island police will again be raising funds for Special Olympics athletes for three days later this week.
MEDEX Northwest Graduates First Class From Kona Campus
After being delayed for two years because of the COVID-19 pandemic, MEDEX Northwest hosted on Aug. 20 a grand opening ceremony for its Kona campus and celebrated its first graduating class from the first physician assistant education program in the state.
Labor Day Concert Scheduled at Kona Commons
The audience will be treated to a variety of familiar melodies that will appeal to people of all ages.
Firefighters Respond to Fire at Historic Hōlualoa Building
A historic building on the Big Island was damaged by fire Sunday, Aug. 21.
Keiki In Business Event to Feature Kid Creations, Raise Funds For Blue Park
The event is scheduled for next weekend.
Firefighters Extinguish Brush Fire
Big Island firefighters responded Saturday, Aug. 20, to a report of a structure fire burning below Māmalahoa Highway in Hōnaunau near the ocean north of the 97-mile marker but instead found themselves battling a brush fire.
Cop on Top Returns This Month to Benefit Special Olympics
Volunteer, off-duty law enforcement officers from the Big Island will again take community service to a new level with the return of Cop on Top.
Talk Story With Kumu Hula Etua Lopes And Haumana Lacey Deniz
Hula is all about relationships, and an upcoming event hosted by a Big Island nonprofit will highlight the special bond between a kumu and his haumana.
Ironman Hawai’i Team to Host Community Talk-Story Session This Week
The talk-story sessions are meant to engage and inform the Kailua-Kona community about the first-ever two-day Ironman World Championship race.
