West Hawai‘i News
Utility Work to Close Section of Likana Lane in Kona
A Kona roadway will need to be closed for part of next week for Hawaiian Electric crews to replace a utility pole.
Darby Continues to Weaken on Westward Trek South of Big Island
Hurricane Darby is forecast to continue weakening as it makes its westward trek to the south of the Big Island, according to the 5 p.m. advisory from the Central Pacific Hurricane Center on Thursday, July 14.
HI-EMA Activates State Emergency Operations Center to Monitor Hurricane Darby
The state is monitoring Hurricane Darby after the now Category 2 and weakening storm crossed into the Central Pacific overnight.
Civil Defense: Darby Forecast to Pass South of Big Island Saturday
Hawai‘i County Civil Defense reports that Hurricane Darby is expected to pass south of the Big Island this weekend.
Hurricane Darby Becomes Major Hurricane Again But Still Expected to Weaken
Hurricane Darby re-intensified Wednesday, July 13, but is still expected to weaken during the next few days.
Queen Lili‘uokalani Outrigger Canoe Races Return in September
The world’s largest long-distance outrigger canoe race will once again welcome paddlers from around the world this year to the Big Island.
West Hawai’i Officer Honored For Quickly Solving Theft Investigation
A West Hawai‘i crime prevention organization recently honored an officer with the Hawai‘i Police Department for his quick action in connection with a theft at a local business.
Hawai’i Kūpuna Softball League Standings After 2022 County Tournament
The regular season has ended, with the county tournament played July 6-7 and the state tournament on O’ahu scheduled for Aug. 2-5.
Police Seek South Kohala Theft Suspect
Big Island police are asking the public for help with identifying a suspect in a shoplifting case in South Kohala.
Big Island Sees Near to Below Average Rainfall in June
Much of the Big Island saw near to below average rainfall in June, according to the monthly precipitation summary from the National Weather Service in Honolulu.
Police Urge Public to Be Wary of Jewelry Scam After Man Arrested For Theft
Police urge the public to be wary when buying items from people they don’t know following the arrest of a man from Washington state earlier this week for theft.
Pōhue Bay Preserved From Mauka to Makai
The more-than-16,000-acre parcel in Kaʻū is now part of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.
Salvation Army Hosts Back-to-School Supply Drives for Keiki in Need
The Salvation Army is asking the Big Island community to step up and help keiki in need get the supplies they need for the upcoming school year.
New Lions Club of Kona Officers Installed; Nearly 90 Years of Service Celebrated
The Lions Club of Kona is now under new leadership and just beginning its 89th “Lionistic” year.
Wind Advisory in Effect For Portions of Big Island
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a wind advisory for portions of the Big Island.
Waimea Community Association to Host Online Forum With Candidates in Several Races
Ballots for this year’s primary election are expected to arrive in Big Island mailboxes by July 26 and Waimea Community Association wants voters to be as informed as possible before making their first choices.
Ali‘i Drive North of Pāhoehoe Beach Park Again Open
Big Island police reported at 1:44 p.m. that Ali‘i Drive in Kona, north of Pāhoehoe Beach Park, is now open to traffic.
45th Annual Shakespeare in The Park: ‘The Tempest’ Opens This Week
A swashbuckling comedy about freedom, redemption and recovery will grace stages in Hilo and Honoka’a this month during the 45th annual Shakespeare in the Park.
Fire Hydrant Flow Tests Scheduled This Week
The county Department of Water Supply is notifying the public about fire hydrant flow tests happening this week in two locations on the Big Island.
