Memorial for 11 in Pittsburg Set for Thursday in Kona
West Hawaii’s Jewish community has invited all to mourn with them the death of 11 people killed in a synagogue...
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Beware of Trick-or-Treat Participants
The Hawai’i Police Department would like Halloween night to be a safe one for everyone enjoying the candy, costumes, and...
National Guard @ Hilo Airport
THE HAWAII AIR NATIONAL GUARD WILL BE OPERATING FROM HILO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT ON NOV.1 TO NOV. 3 AND WILL HOST...
Hawaii Supreme Court Ruled Today on TMT
The Hawaii Supreme Court issued a decision today that supports the construction of the Thirty Meter Telescope atop Mauna Kea....
2 Officers Save Drowning Kangaroo
Two police officers rushed into the water to save a drowning kangaroo that had got into difficulty off the Australian...
Hawaii County Prosecuting Attorney Wins Award
Hawaii County Prosecuting Attorney Mitch Roth received an award from the Law Enforcement and Security Coalition of Hawaii for his...
Money to Clear Rape Kit Backlog
Hawaii County, the birthplace of an actress’ initiative devoted to DNA testing of rape kits, is getting a federal grant...
Kona Community Feels Shock and Grief
Distance hasn’t quelled the feelings of shock and grief felt by Kona’s Jewish community after news broke of a gunman...
Leilani Estates Checkpoint Will Remain Active
Mayor Harry Kim announced Monday that the Leilani Estates checkpoint will remain active for at least another month. The checkpoint,...
Highway 11, Pahala
HPD reports Hwy11 is closed between milemarkers 54 and 57, vicinity Pahala. Avoid travel in this area if possible. You...
Water Notice, Kona
WATER NOTICE AFFECTED AREA: CUSTOMERS BETWEEN KEANALEHU DRIVE AND ANE KEOHOKALOLE HIGHWAY AND KEALAKEHE PARKWAY AND MANAWALEA STREET INCLUDING THE...
Police Ask Public Assistance
The Hawaiʻi Police Department is seeking the rightful owner of a discarded gun safe (depicted in the photo). On Thursday...
Wanted for Felony Assault
Wanted for felony assault, and considered dangerous, Drew CAMACHO, M-34, of Kona, 5'11" 165#, brown eyes, short black hair: Numerous...
Dog Saves Owner From Rattlesnake, Wins Award
A golden retriever who saved a woman from a rattlesnake was crowned "Milk-Bone Dog of the Year" at the 8th...
8 Year Old Animal Rights Activist
By Landry Fuller Special to West Hawaii Today Evan LeFevre, best known as VeganEvan, has been speaking up for animal...
The Tiffany Project Farm Co-Op
On Oct. 21, a dozen or so residents from both sides of the island dug their feet deep into the...
Paul Breese Remembered
HAWI — His was a mind enthralled by animals from the start — reptiles first and foremost, a fascination planted...
Ladies Artisan Market
For many women on the Big Island looking for business opportunities, female empowerment and support from friends, Ladies Artisan Market...
REPOST: VOTE TOMORROW: Register, Ballot and Bio of All Candidates (long post)
UPDATED: Even if you are not yet registered to vote; Hawaii now allows SAME DAY REGISTER AND VOTE. That is...
2018 Conservation Innovation Award Winner
The Hawaii Ant Lab has won the 2018 Conservation Innovation Award by the Hawaii Conservation Alliance. The Ant Lab is...
