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World of Coffee Expo submissions to be collected in new location

Coffee submissions must be done by Tuesday, March 31 at Kona Farm Direct.

Kona community police to engage with kūpuna and keiki this week

Kona community police are holding a monthly Kupuna Watch meeting to build rapport with kupuna on Feb. 27, and then on Feb. 28, the Keiki Fun Run/Walk will encourage the community to stay active.

Two events will open conversations between West Hawaiʻi police and residents this week

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.

Meet police officers over coffee with three community events planned this week

Coffee with a Cop events are scheduled for Tuesday in Kealakekua, Wednesday in Hōlualoa and Friday in Kailua-Kona.

Free workshop provides options for financial, technical support to West Hawaiʻi farmers

West Hawaiʻif farmers, ranchers, foresters and landowners can get personalized advice and other assistance during a USDA workshop this Friday.

Scheduled Hawai‘i Island lane closures on state roadways for May 3 to May 9

Lane closures schedules can change at anytime without warning. All projects are weather permitting. Check to see if any of the planned closures will impact your commute during the next week.

Update: Flood advisory for North Kona has been cancelled

A flood advisory is in effect for areas in North Kona until 7:15 p.m. Sunday evening.

Update: Flood advisory canceled for portions of leeward Big Island

National Weather Service radar indicated at 6:43 p.m. rain falling at about 1 inch an hour over sections of West Hawaiʻi, with the heaviest rain falling in and around Kailua-Kona.

Flood advisory in effect for Kona

Rain rates are starting to decrease and should continue to dissipate throughout the evening.

North Kona water restriction downgraded to voluntary conservation notice

Customers in the district are asked to adhere to a voluntary 10% water conservation notice instead of the 25% water restriction, which had been in effect since Aug. 7, 2023.

Flash flood warning for parts of West Hawaiʻi canceled

The National Weather Service in Honolulu reports that heavy rain has ended over portions of the Big Island’s west side that triggered the warning earlier today.

Both Lanes of Highway 180 Again Open in Hōlualoa

Police thanked the public for its patience during the temporary closure earlier in the day.