#Onekahakaha Beach Park
County announces early park closures for New Year’s Eve
Hawai‘i County Parks and Recreation appreciates the public’s understanding and anticipates resuming normal operations New Year’s Day, Jan. 1, 2026.
Nonprofit seeks support for summer programs for youth experiencing homelessness
Project Hawaiʻi is calling for urgent support as their summer camps and teen mentoring workshops offer crucial lifelines in the form of hot meals, mentorship, and enriching activities to homeless children across the island.
Paving work to begin at Onekahakaha Beach Park in Keaukaha
The project at the beach park just off Puhi Bay, between Chalk’s Beach and Hilo Yacht Club, in the Hilo coastal community is aimed at addressing concerns raised during a recent community meeting and includes repaving the park’s upper parking lot as well as its main entry road.
Mobile vendors sought to offer concessions at various Hawaiʻi County parks
Prospective bidders must file a notice of intent to bid on or before 2 p.m. May 15 to the county finance director on a form provided by the director, through Public Purchase, an e-procurement system.
Big Island Now poll No. 52 results: Vote evenly spread for best place to spot humpback whales from island shores
Kapa‘a Beach Park received the most votes with 158. It was followed by Hualālai (Four Seasons Resort) with 142, Punalu‘u Black Sand Beach Park with 123 votes, Hawaiian Paradise Park with 115 and Old Coast Guard Road rounded out the top 5 with 110 votes.
Big Island Now poll No. 52: Which of these locations is best to watch humpback whales from Big Island shores?
With more whales in the water, that means more chances to spot them while they’re here, especially during the peak humpback season from January through March.
Update: High surf advisory upgraded to warning for north- and east-facing shores
The National Weather Service in Honolulu is forecasting heavy rain in the Hāmākua District through this evening, wave heights of 10 to 14 feet are expected.
Kayaker & Swimmers in Distress Rescued
The Hawai‘i Fire Department responded to three swimmers and one kayaker in distress off shore of Onekahakaha Beach Park on Saturday, July 28, 2018.
Hilo Beaches Close for Debris Clean-Up
Richardson’s Beach Park, Leleiwi Beach Park, Kealoha Beach Park, Carlsmith Beach Park, Onekahakaha Beach Park, and Coconut Island are all among those closed.
Police Search for Missing Hilo Toddler
The Hawai’i Police Department is searching for a missing two-year-old who was last seen at a Hilo beach park with his father.
