Police ID victim in crash involving semitrailer and SUV
Big Island police on Wednesday identified the person killed in a two-vehicle crash Tuesday morning on Daniel K. Inouye Highway.
Big Island reports no new COVID-19 cases for 7th straight day
Hawaii County reported no new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, leaving the island’s total case count at 81.
North Hawaii hospital to allow visitors again
Queen’s North Hawaii Community Hospital will begin allowing visitors at the Waimea facility starting Wednesday.
Police searching for missing teen
Hawaii Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a juvenile male who was reported missing.
High surf advisory posted for south-facing shores
A high surf advisory is in effect for south-facing shores of the Big Island’s northern, eastern, southern and Kona coasts.
Take Me Back Tuesday: Honokaa’s Kaulana Noa becomes first BIIF player to be drafted in the NFL
Editor’s note: While the sports world is shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic, West Hawaii Today will look back every Tuesday at memorable sports moments on the Big Island.
Feeling the squeeze: Some Hilo minor leaguers could face uncertain futures
It’s only a matter of time before the minor league baseball season is canceled, and the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic came down swiftly with the reported release of hundreds of players to cut costs.
Wedding industry takes a hit
Postponements and cancellations have ravaged the Big Island’s wedding industry during the COVID-19 pandemic.
DOE conducting survey on distance learning
The state Department of Education seeking input from parents and guardians of studnets enrolled at any public or charter school on their experience with distance learning.
Police ask for public’s help locating missing man
Hawaii Island police are renewing their request for the public’s assistance in locating a 29-year-old Hilo man who was reported missing.
Hilo hospital to ease visitor restrictions
Nearly two months after implementing a no-visitor policy in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Hilo Medical Center will begin loosening those restrictions this week.
Locals take back tourist-free Waikiki during pandemic
HONOLULU — Growing up in Hawaii, Amber Lethem’s family avoided Waikiki, the world-famous tourist mecca.
More than 54K tests conducted statewide
More than 54,000 COVID-19 tests have now been conducted across Hawaii.
Study investigating benefits of opening gap in Hilo Bay breakwater not likely until at least October
A study investigating the possible benefits of opening a gap in the Hilo Bay breakwater will likely not happen until at least October.
The Bright Side: Serious comedy
Last episode was refreshing to research and to write. It was refreshing because it was about some of the good stuff happening with local people in these oh so odd times. If you are looking for an uplifting piece this week, you may want to watch Tik Tok, pick up “Readers Digest,” an Archie comic book or maybe even an old issue of Harry Lyon’s “Kona Coast” magazine. Reason being; the news of late is anything but uplifting.
Consumer advocate chimes in on Young Brothers’ request
Hawaii’s consumer advocate is recommending the Public Utilities Commission suspend Young Brothers’ 2019 rate increase request and open a new proceeding to “investigate all relevant facts and measures” surrounding the struggling interisland shipper.
County announces 2020 Summer Fun program
The County of Hawaii Department of Parks and Recreation on Friday announced its 2020 Summer Fun program will begin June 15 for a minimum of five weeks, tentatively ending on July 17.
Algae bloom discolors Kailua Bay
State health officials say an algae bloom in Kailua Bay has not exceeded levels necessary to prompt a water quality advisory.
Astronomers see ‘cosmic ring of fire’
Astronomers have captured an image of a super rare type of galaxy — described as a “cosmic ring of fire” — as it existed 11 billion years ago.
Volcano Watch: Assessing Kilauea’s SO2 emissions
If you were around Hawaii Island — or even other Hawaiian Islands, or Guam — between May and August 2018, you likely know that Kilauea’s lower East Rift Zone (LERZ) eruption released a lot of sulfur dioxide (SO2). But how much is a lot?