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Two Big Island resorts among top 15 in country by U.S. News & World Report

The Four Seasons Resort Hualalai was ranked No. 6 and Mauna Lani, Auberge Resorts Collection in Puakō came in at No. 15 on the “Best Hotels in the USA” list by U.S. News & World Report.

Coast Guard identifies dive tour boat captain found dead in waters off West Hawai‘i

A man found dead Tuesday in waters offshore of a West Hawai‘i beach park was the captain of a dive tour boat who was reported missing earlier in the day by a crew member.

Bail Maintained for Kona Man Facing Theft Charges

A Kona man is facing a myriad of theft offenses following an incident at Kekaha Kai State Park where a vehicle was broken into and several unauthorized credit card transactions were made at Queenʻs Marketplace.

ATVs Endanger Monk Seal and Pup at West Hawai‘i Beach Park

This is a big week for Hiwahiwa as his mom has left and he’s now exploring the area on his own.

Manini‘ōwali Beach to Close Early in Preparation for Lifeguard Stationing

Preparations have begun for lifeguards to be stationed at Kekaha Kai State Park’s Manini‘ōwali Beach (Kua Bay) section.

Workday & Beach Cleanup to be Held at Kekaha Kai State Park

In honor of World Wetlands Day, the Hawai‘i Wildlife Fund and the DLNR Division of State Parks are holding an anchialine pool workday and beach cleanup.

Water Bottle Filling Stations to Be Installed at State Parks

Water bottle filling stations will be installed in 15 state parks statewide over the next three years.

Improvements Underway at Kua Bay

The Hawai‘i Department of Land and Resources announces that a park improvement project expected to take three months has started at the Maninʻōwali (Kua Bay).

UPDATE: Kua Bay Reopens After Object Identified

The Kekaha Kai section of Kua Bay has been closed after an unidentified object was found in the water.

West Hawaii Beach Parks Closing Early July 4

Hapuna Beach and Kekaha Kai state parks will close at 5 p.m. that day to discourage fireworks use.

Kekaha Kai State Park to Reopen Today

The site of a shark attack on Tuesday, the beach park was to be reopened after a helicopter overflight this morning showed no sharks in the area.

Attack Victim: ‘I Never Saw the Shark’

The former New Jersey resident said he at first thought friends were messing around with him.

UPDATE: More Sharks Spotted, Kona Park Remains Closed

Kekaka Kai State Park in Kona will remain closed today after a flyover spotted some reef sharks in the area.

Work Ongoing at State Parks in Kona, Puna

While both parks are getting entry road improvements, Kekaha Kai State Park gets a new shower and MacKenzie State Park new composting restrooms.