Ocean View man charged with theft of rental vehicle, other offenses
A preliminary hearing is slated next month for a a 46-year-old Ocean View man accused of auto theft, drug possession and other offenses.
Ringing in the Lunar New Year
The Yau Gong Dance Team performed a traditional lion dance to celebrate the Lunar New Year on Sunday at Waimea Center.
Bello appointed superintendent of Ka‘u-Keaau-Pahoa complex
Stacey Bello on Thursday was appointed superintendent of the Ka‘u-Keaau-Pahoa complex area by the state Department
Search continues for missing fisherman
Hawaii Island police have launched a missing person investigation after a 63-year-old man went overboard while fishing on a boat off Honaunau on Sunday morning.
Man killed in Honokaa crash
A 77-year-old man died in a single-vehicle crash Friday afternoon in Honokaa.
Waimea man crrested for threatening police officer
A 31-year-old Waimea man released on bail for recent fireworks and drug offenses, was recently charged threatening a Hawaii Police Department officer.
County: No Hele-On fixed route, Hele-On Kakoʻo paratransit services on Jan. 22
Hele-On will not operate any bus and paratransit services on Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023, due to providing Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) training for all County of Hawaii Mass Transit Agency employees and its contractors.
Updated fire code headed to mayor’s desk
A bill updating Hawaii County’s fire code bringing it in compliance with the latest state requirements is headed to Mayor Mitch Roth’s desk.
Ironman announces 2023 men’s race location
Nice, Fance, will host the 2023 men’s edition as the co-host of the VinFast Ironman World Championship.
Arts and entertainment news at a glance
Blue Sea Artisans featuring Rochkovsky in January
Council OKs $2,500 for Harold H. Higashihara Park work
A local nonprofit working to spruce up Harold H. Higashihara Park got a little boost in funding Thursday from Hawaii County.
Kilauea volcano eruption resumes
Kilauea volcano is erupting again.
Announcements: January 5, 2023
Team assessing damage, impacts of Mauna Loa eruption
Kona Community Hospital announces its first baby of 2023
Kona Community Hospital was the last on the island to welcome its first baby of 2023.
Council to consider excess, unspent gas taxes
Over $2.3 million in excess and unspent fuel taxes will be mulled this week by the County Council.
It’s a girl! Hawaii Island’s first baby of 2023 born in Waimea
Hawaii Island’s first baby of 2023 was a bouncing baby girl born early Sunday to proud parents in Waimea.
Burned body located on Banyan Drive in Hilo
Hawaii Island police are investigating the discovery of a badly burned body on Banyan Drive in Hilo.
Smoother travels ahead: Resurfacing planned for Hina Lani Street; work starts Jan. 18
It’ll be a smoother ride on Hina Lani Street this year with over half of the mauka-makai connector road slated for resurfacing.
2022: A Year in Review
As the Big Island welcomes in 2023 with hopes for prosperity and success, West Hawaii Today is taking a moment to look back on the big events of 2022. Here are the Top 10 news stories as voted by the newsroom.
Comedian Pauly Shore to perform in Hilo
Comedian Pauly Shore performs next month in Hilo.
