Wind advisory posted
A wind advisory is in effect for interior areas of Hawaii Island until 6 a.m. Sunday.
Police seeking owner of kayak found off Mahukona
Hawaii Island police are seeking the public’s assistance identifying the owner of a red and yellow, two-person kayak found adrift in waters off of Mahukona Beach Park and Lapakahi State Park last month.
Hawaii Island reports five new COVID-19 cases
Hawaii Island reported five new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, bringing the island’s total case tally to 2,113.
Live skunk captured on Oahu
A live skunk was captured Wednesday morning at Pier 1 at Honolulu Harbor.
Hilo man facing burglary, theft charges
A 34-year-old Hilo man is facing an array of burglary and theft offenses stemming from a series of crimes dating to last fall.
Hawaii Island COVID-19 case count surpasses 2,100
Hawaii Island’s COVID-19 case count surpassed 2,100 on Thursday with the addition of 16 new cases on the island.
Former cop changes pleas in assault, abuse cases
A 57-year-old retired Hilo police detective recently changed his pleas in connection with cases related to assaulting a county official in 2019 and abusing his wife in 2020.
Hawaii Island adds four new COVID-19 cases
Health officials reported four new COVID-19 cases on Hawaii Island Wednesday, bringing the total number of cases to 2,092.
Hometown Heroes: Festival of Hope helps hundreds of Ocean View families
Editor’s note: Each Wednesday, West Hawaii Today is publishing a story about individuals, groups or organizations that have helped make life better for others in our community during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Announcements: January 20, 2021
Partnership launches network of Financial Opportunity Centers
Twenty arrested for suspected DUI
Hawaii Island police arrested 20 motorists for suspected drunken driving Jan. 11 and Sunday. One of the drivers was involved in a traffic crash.
Ige appoints Laura Acasio to Kahele’s former state Senate seat
Gov. David Ige announced Tuesday he’s appointed Laura Acasio of Hilo, an educator, to the state Senate District 1 seat vacated by Kai Kahele, who is now a U.S. congressman.
Police seek public’s help locating 14-year-old
Hawaii Island police are asking for the public’s help in locating a 14-year-old Hilo girl who was reported as a runaway.
Police seek public’s help locating Hilo teen
Hawaii Island police are asking for the public’s help in locating a Hilo boy who was reported as a runaway.
Hilo man, 61, reported missing
Hilo man, 61, reported missing
Hawaii Island reports six new COVID-19 cases
Health officials reported six new COVID-19 cases on Hawaii Island Tuesday, bringing the total number of cases to 2,089.
Snow blankets Maunakea and Mauna Loa summits
The summits of Maunakea and Mauna Loa received a dusting of snow overnight, and the National Weather Service has posted a winter weather advisory until 6 p.m. Tuesday.
HFD rescues nine hikers stranded by flash flooding in Pololu Valley
Hawaii Fire Department personnel used both county helicopters Monday afternoon to rescue nine hikers stranded in Pololu Valley.
Kona hospital’s COVID-19 vaccine registration phone line fixed
Kona Community Hospital said Tuesday afternoon technical issues with its COVID-19 vaccine registration phone line have been fixed.
Ironman Foundation hosts 14th Kahiau Together event
It may be a new year, but one thing certainly hasn’t changed as the COVID-19 pandemic rages on: hunger.
