West Hawai‘i News

Kona Brewing Hawaiʻi is honoring the legacy of Eddie Aikau with a sweepstakes featuring unique, hand-drawn surfboards by Native Hawaiian artist JT Ojerio.

Weekly Monday night Village Street Eats returns, bringing local flavors to resort guests and the community.

Six of the drivers arrested for impaired driving during the week were involved in traffic crashes; five were younger than 21 years old.

Water customers along Kealakehe Parkway, makai of Queen Ka‘ahumanu, including all side roads and lanes, could experience slightly discolored and turbid water for several hours after the test.

Secure your tickets now and celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Mitsubishi Electric Championship at the renowned Hualālai Golf Course in 2026.

We’re heading into the homestretch, Big Island, with just a week before Christmas, and there is everything but silent nights — or days — as a flurry of holiday events is again scheduled from one end of the island to the other. Check them out now!

Project Hawai‘i has more than 2,400 children from the Big Island, Maui and O‘ahu on its Christmas list this year; that record breaking number, unfortunately, coincides with record low donations.

Two Coffee with a Cop events are scheduled for 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Wednesday in Hōlualoa and on Friday in Kailua-Kona.

A large, medium period north-northwest swell and a north swell have both peaked and will continue to subside through Tuesday afternoon.

Donate unwrapped toys to children in need, supporting the Salvation Army’s mission to spread joy across West Hawaiʻi during the “Fill a Cruiser Holiday Toy Drive” on Dec. 20

The meets are open to youth ages 6 to 14 years old and will be conducted Feb. 7 and 21, 2026, at Kealakehe High School in West Hawai‘i and Feb. 28 at Kamehameha High School in East Hawai‘i.

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.

The holidays are in full swing around the Big Island, with another week of a variety of events, activities, concerts, performances and more in celebration of the season. Check them out now!

A new traffic signal at the intersection of Waikōloa Road, Paniolo Avenue, and Pūā Melia Street in Waikōloa Village will be fully operational on Monday, Dec. 15, after a preparation period, starting on Friday, Dec. 12.

Jacquelyn Glenn, 82, was last seen on the 75-200 block of Nani Kailua Drive in Kona, possibly going to Hilo.

Motorists should plan for possible traffic delays and drive with caution when approaching the work zones; flagmen will also be at each site to provide traffic control.

The community can support local families this holiday season with the annual “Fill a Police Cruiser” food drive at the Kona Costco this Friday.

One was the burglary of a Holo Kula Place residence and theft of a luxury watch, while the other was the theft of a smartphone removed from a golf cart parked along Kūkiʻo Nui Drive.

According to Hawai‘i Island police on Friday, Justin Harmon, 46, was found on Dec. 9 in good health.

40-year-old Andrew Green of Kona faces several charges, including assault and robbery, in connection with violent incidents early the morning of Dec. 2.