West Hawaii News

Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting. Will any of these planned closures impact your commute or fun? Take a look and plan ahead now.

Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation is reducing the speed to provide a manageable, safe and consistent speed limit for that portion of the highway, which contains community and keiki gathering places such as Harold H. Higashihara Park and Kamakana Playground, as well as a church and scenic point.

Checkout donations at visitor center stores hit a record high, showing strong visitor commitment to conservation and culture.

National Weather Service radar and automated rain gauges indicated at 5:05 p.m. that heavy rain was falling over the lower slopes of North Kona at a rate of up to 1 inch per hour.

39 participants from the West Hawai‘i Scouts of America and Girl Scouts of America had the unique opportunity of experiencing the daily operations of Hawai‘i Police Department and meeting the officers who serve their communities.

A total of 708 DUI arrests have been made so far this year, a 7.69% decrease from the 767 made during the same period in 2024.

Several opportunities abound for ghouls and goblins of all ages to come out for some frightfully fun times on the Big Island during the next week. Check out this week’s top 10 now!

They would take place from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. or 6 p.m. to 5 a.m., depending on weather, and will consist of several military vehicles carrying personnel and equipment.

Motorists are advised to use alternate routes and drive with caution when approaching the work zones.

Why are you waiting? Donating blood is essential to ensure Hawai’i maintains a steady supply, and donors — by participating in blood drive efforts — directly impact the lives of those throughout the state who face medical emergencies.

Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting. Will any of these planned closures impact your commute or fun? Take a look and plan ahead now.

Reigning Ironman World Champion Laura Philipp of Germany will lead the professional field that includes two other Ironman World Champions: Great Britain’s Lucy Charles-Barclay and American Chelsea Sodaro.

Also, be sure to watch the video featuring members of Hawai‘i Police Department and how to be as safe as possible while the race is happening and during the last few days racers are in town.

Take a look at what’s going on today leading up to the big race day Oct. 11 in Kona.

A total of 150 community-led projects reach more than 7,000 people with acts of aloha as people came together around the Big Island, opened their doors and shared what they have to care for the places they love.

Financial aid aimed at helping empower Hawai‘i Island students pursuing careers in storytelling, journalism, broadcasting and digital or creative media to shape the future of media.

Take a look at what’s going on today leading up to the big race day Oct. 11 in Kona.

Isn’t it great we live Big Island? No matter what week it is, there’s always something to do — and sometimes the mix is just as special as the place we call home. This week is one of those times.

The U.S. Postal Service is ramping up for the holiday hustle, seeking 29 new hires to join as temporary clerks and carrier assistants on Hawaiʻi Island.

The field is absolutely stacked, filled with world champions and Olympians, making this one of the most competitive lineups in recent memory, and while anything can happen, one thing is sure: the race will be a star-studded showdown.