West Hawai‘i News

Pu‘uhonua o Hōnaunau Cultural Festival Postponed Because of COVID

Plans to celebrate Hawaiian culture at a West Hawai‘i national park have been postponed.

Hawai’i Kūpuna Softball League Standings as of June 24

Hawai’i Kūpuna Softball League games are normally played on Saturdays.

Statewide Awareness Campaign Aimed at Reducing Kūpuna Fall Injuries Underway

A new statewide awareness campaign is aimed at reducing injuries to kūpuna from falling.

Festival at Pu‘uhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park Celebrates Hawaiian Culture

The Big Island is invited to celebrate Hawaiian culture this weekend at Pu‘uhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park in Hōnaunau.

West Hawai‘i Officer Honored For Dismantling Major Drug Trafficking Operation

A Hawai‘i Police Department officer who works with the Area II Vice Section in West Hawai‘i was named the Kona Crime Prevention Committee’s Officer of the Month for March.

Ige Signs Minimum Wage Increase, Tax Rebate Bills

Gov. David Ige on Wednesday, June 22, signed into law two measures passed by the state Legislature earlier this year that will help Hawai‘i’s working families and individuals.

Ige Signs Bills Furthering LGBTQ+ Equality, Inclusion

State lawmakers showed their support for Hawai‘i’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, plus community during the 2022 legislative session, passing several measures that further equality and inclusion of the LGBTQ+ community, and Gov. David Ige signed them into law last week — in the middle of Pride Month.

Screenplay Submissions Sought For Fifth Annual ‘Ohina Filmmakers Lab

Calling all Hawai‘i filmmakers and storytellers.

HCFCU Awards $24K in Scholarships to 8 Big Island Students

Eight Big Island students will receive a total of $24,000 in scholarships as part of Hawai‘i Community Federal Credit Union’s annual scholarship program.

La‘i‘ōpua 2020 Celebrates Birthday of Double-Hulled Canoe

A West Hawai‘i organization invites the public to celebrate the birthday of its newest ocean-voyaging addition.

Chief Ferreira to Retire From Hawai‘i Police Department

The Hawai‘i Police Department’s top cop plans to retire later this year.

Hawai’i Kūpuna Softball League Standings as of June 16

Hawai’i Kūpuna Softball League games are normally played on Saturdays.

Waimea Community Association Hosts Lt. Governor Candidate Forum

The Waimea Community Association is hosting six candidates in the race to become the state’s next lieutenant governor for an online forum today.

Water Main That Broke on Ali‘i Drive Part of Older Infrastructure; Sewage Spill Unrelated

According to a spokesman for the county Department of Water Supply, the water main that broke shortly before 4 p.m. Sunday, June 12, closing a portion of Ali‘i Drive in Kona, is part of older infrastructure that can be subject to intermittent failure.

Ali‘i Drive Reopened After Water Main Break, Sewage Spill

Ali‘i Drive in North Kona is reopened in both directions between Honl’s Surf Spot and Lunapule Road after a water main break and sewage spill.

Temporary Closures of Areas at Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park Scheduled This Month

Temporary closures of several areas at Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park in Kona are planned this month.

Coffee With a Cop Events Scheduled Around The Big Island This Month

Want to discuss an issue in your neighborhood? Need to voice your concern about something? Or do you just want to have a chat? No matter why you turn out, the community policing officers in your district want to listen.

Mainland News Outlets, Facebook Posts ID Some Victims of South Point Helicopter Crash

Two mainland news outlets and two Facebook posts have identified some of the passengers involved in a helicopter crash Wednesday, June 8, near South Point on the Big Island.

Police Charge Kona Man in Connection With 2 Murders, 2 Attempted Murders

A Kona man faces murder and attempted murder charges following the discovery of a lifeless body Tuesday, June 7, at Hale Halawai Park in Kailua-Kona.

HCC Offers Stand-Alone EMT Training

Hawai‘i Community College is offering stand-alone training for those who want to become emergency medical technicians.
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