West Hawai‘i News

Mission Blue, a marine conservation nonprofit that works to rally local and international support to preserve and protect marine ecosystems, has designated Kahalu‘u Bay in Kona as one of its Hope Spots. Kahalu‘u Bay is the 141st Hope Spot named by the organization worldwide and the second in Hawai‘i.

A Big Island man faces charges following an investigation into an incident that happened earlier this week at a Kona residence.

Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport is getting a financial boost from the governor’s office for improvements.

Big Island youth have an opportunity this summer to work at a West Hawai‘i national park.

The northbound lane on Queen Kaahumanu Highway, near the Hulikoa intersection by Kohanaiki, is now open.

A Kona resort is partnering with a research organization to help protect a gentle ocean giant and is hosting an upcoming event for guests and anyone who wants to learn more.

Hope Services was able to assist 20 homeless Hawaiʻi residents last week after they were displaced following a county sweep earlier this month.

In an effort to improve traffic flow and reduce congestion during the morning and afternoon, the county Department of Public Works will move ahead with constructing a two-lane roundabout at the intersection of Waikōloa Road, Paniolo Drive and Pua Melia Street in Waikōloa.

May is National Foster Care Month and Child and Family Service, a family-centered Hawai‘i nonprofit, is seeking loving and reliable adults who want to be foster parents.

Big Island police are investigating after a body was found near an intersection in West Hawai‘i.

The star of a Netflix TV series is headlining the 2022 Big Island Chocolate Festival Gala with a special treat that’s all about the textures.

Three West Hawai’i police officers were recently honored by a crime prevention organization.

Hawaiʻi County now has another tool to continue transitioning public transit to zero emissions by 2035.

Put on your cape, shine your green lantern, don your superhero or anime cosplay or just go in your everyday clothes. Whatever you do, don’t miss your chance to pick up a free comic book this weekend at your local library.

Rainy weather continues on the Big Island, apparent by heavy downpours, thunderstorms and the issuing of flood advisories the afternoon of Monday, May 2. But according to a hydrologist with the National Weather Service in Honolulu, the wet weather hasn’t been anything out of the ordinary.

The National Weather Service in Honolulu has extended a flood advisory for parts of East Hawaiʻi until 8 p.m. today, May 2.

Big Island police are advising motorists that a West Hawai‘i roadway is closed because of a traffic incident.

A Big Island beach park will get some needed improvements thanks to the release of capital improvement project funds by Gov. David Ige.

A summer program focused on English language literacy, STEAM (science, technology, engineering, the arts and mathematics) and Hawaiian language and culture is now accepting registrations for its 2022 installment.

Big Island police are asking for help with locating a man who was reported missing more than two months ago and is in need of medication.