West Hawai‘i News
New Institute Builds Next Generation of Indigenous Museum Professionals
A new institute aimed at building the next generation of indigenous museum professionals throughout the Pacific region is launching its inaugural cohort, and a Big Island woman is part of the initiative.
Several Areas to Be Closed at Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park
Brief closures are planned this month for a few areas at Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park in Kona for helicopter operations.
Tickets Available For Humane Society’s Tropical Paws Benefit Gala
After a two-year pandemic pause, Hawai‘i Island Humane Society is bringing back a popular fundraising event.
Police Seek Four Men Wanted on Outstanding Warrants
Big Island police are asking for the public’s help with locating four men who have outstanding warrants for their arrest.
PTA Issues March Training And Convoy Schedule
Residents of communities surrounding Pōhakuloa Training Area could hear more noise coming from the U.S. Army garrison in March
Public Libraries to Reopen Wednesdays
As COVID-19 case counts continue to decline throughout the state, agencies, businesses and other organizations are making changes in an effort to open up more — and that includes the state’s public libraries.
Helicopter Operation to Cause Partial Closures at Pu‘uhonua o Hōnaunau
A contracted helicopter operation at Pu‘uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park in West Hawai‘i will require part of the park to be closed one day this week.
Building Permit Placards Can Now Be Printed at Home
Hawai‘i County is making the process of obtaining a building permit placard more convenient.
High Surf Advisory Takes Over For West-Facing Shores
A high surf warning that caused the closure of some West Hawai‘i beaches on Saturday has been downgraded.
Man Killed in Hōnaunau Traffic Collision
Big Island police reported early Thursday evening, Feb. 24, that a Hōnaunau man has died in a traffic crash.
Police Investigating Possible Drowning in Kona
Big Island police are investigating a possible drowning in West Hawai‘i.
37 Motorists Arrested for DUI
Big Island police continue their pursuit to make roadways safe from drivers under the influence of an intoxicant.
Candidate Filing Period For 2022 Elections Opens Next Week
People seeking office this year can make their intentions paperwork official beginning next week.
3 Big Island Men Face Federal Charges in Separate Indictments
Hawai‘i County Prosecuting Attorney Kelden Waltjen announced Tuesday, Feb. 22, the separate federal indictments of three Big Island men.
Hawai‘i Police Department Seeks Officer Recruits
Interested in pursuing law enforcement as a career? Looking for a way to help keep the Big Island safe? The Hawai‘i Police Department is looking for those kinds of people.
Pōhakuloa Firefighters Earn 2021 Small Fire Department of The Year Trophy
The fire department of U.S. Army Garrison — Pōhakuloa Training Area recently earned top honors in a competition among other small Army fire departments.
Police Seek Ocean View Woman Last Heard From in August
The Hawai‘i Police Department is asking for help from the public with finding a missing Big Island woman.
Ige Nominates Big Island Engineer to Serve on State BLNR
A Big Island engineer is among several people from throughout the state picked by Gov. David Ige to serve on the Hawai’i Board of Land and Natural Resources.
High Surf Advisory Issued For West-Facing Shores
A high surf advisory has been issued for west-facing shores of the Big Island.
Feeling Chilly? You Should, But it’s Not Quite Record Cold Out There
It’s mid-February, so spring hasn’t quite sprung — there’s still at least a few more weeks of winter left. And people in East Hawai‘i are feeling the season.
