West Hawaii News

A massive fumigation removed 144 tons of potential breeding sites for the invasive coconut rhinoceros beetle, marking a significant step in preventing its establishment on Hawai‘i Island.

Kailua-Kona’s Ramzi Mansour takes the helm as program manager at the new West Hawaiʻi District Office, bringing over 40 years of experience to this vital role.

Abraham Moreno Garcia has been sentenced to a year in federal prison after his third illegal reentry into the U.S. and multiple DUI arrests, including one in Kona in 2024.

“Kids are engaged and excited when we start going off into the ocean, and some have even told me that it is the best day of their life afterward,” said Kohala Sailing Foundation founder Ralph Blancato.

World Manta Day at Outrigger Kona Resort and Spa will celebrate manta rays and encourage overall marine conservation this Saturday, Sept. 6.

Hey, Big Island. Looking for something to do this weekend? We once again have you covered. Check out our top 10 things to do on the Big Island now!

The Hilo session will be on at ʻImiloa Astronomy Center on Friday, Sept. 19, and the Kona session will be at the Royal Kona Resort on Wednesday, Oct. 22.

Developers are invited to bid on the first phase of renovations at the historic Hilo Memorial Hospital, which will be transformed into a comprehensive resource hub focused on housing stabilization and community support.

A flood advisory is in effect for the North and South Districts of the Kona area on the Big Island until 8:15 p.m. on Labor Day. (Photo Credit: the National Weather Service)

People in 4 Big Island locations — 8 total throughout the state — will join nationwide protests meant to let President Donald Trump and his administration know that the growing income gap, ‘military takeover’ of Washington, budget bill and more are repulsive, rallying against authoritarianism.

“For an endangered species like the Hawaiian monk seal, every patient matters,” said Dr. Sophie Whoriskey, associate director of Hawaiʻi Conservation Medicine at the Marine Mammal Center.

Fukuoka-Hawaiʻi Sports Exchange promotes international connection, fosters global mindsets and develops cultural understanding.

Police are asking for help in locating 16-year-old Chaiclen Aaliyah Abong-Rivera, who was last seen at 2:15 p.m. in Kailua-Kona on Wednesday.

“Let’s all welcome the new school year safely and calmly,” said the state Transportation Department.

Labor Day Weekend is upon us, Big Island, so get out and celebrate the long weekend — and extra time off work — by attending, participating in or watching one or more of the multitude of events happening around the Big Island. Check out this week’s top 10 things to do now!

Extensive fumigation and removal of suspected breeding areas of the beetle were conducted to stop the spread of the beetle was found in July at Keāhole Agricultural Park.

Overnight road closures will be necessary as crews will be replacing poles in both areas along Māmalahoa Highway.

The events will be directly tied to themes of the new historical epic drama, based on true events and starring Jason Momoa, that follows the unification and colonization of Hawai‘i from an indigenous perspective.

Free event slated for 5:30 to 7 p.m. today at the facility in Waikōloa highlights collaborative, volunteer-led project to strengthen understanding of extreme heat and its effects on people’s health.

Flight operations will remain unaffected while Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting units conduct crucial live-fire training from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday to Friday.