Pahoa pair indicted after drug raid
A Pahoa man and woman were indicted in connection with a large-scale drug bust July 24.
Vlogger posts apology video for breaking quarantine
HONOLULU — A YouTube vlogger who was arrested for violating a state quarantine rule released a court-ordered public service announcement on social media.
Kim reflects on his time in office, offers advice to next mayor
When the clock strikes noon on Dec. 7, Hawaii County Mayor Harry Kim will leave the job he’s done for a dozen years in two stretches.
100 years young: Despite virus, generations of family make sure matriarch’s 100th birthday a blast
Large gatherings have changed with COVID-19, but Life Care Center of Kona resident Sumiko Yamamoto’s family got creative in order to celebrate her 100th birthday on Saturday.
There’s no place like home: Four Hawaiian monk seals returned to Northwestern Hawaiian Islands
Four Hawaiian monk seals were successfully released last Wednesday on Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge after rehabilitation at Ke Kai Ola, The Marine Mammal Center’s hospital and visitor center in Kailua-Kona that is dedicated to the endangered marine mammal.
‘Top of the world’: Konawaena girls basketball wins first title
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.
Police nab 27 for suspected DUI
Hawaii Island police arrested 27 motorists for suspected drunken driving between Aug. 3 and Sunday. Four of the drivers were involved in a traffic crash.
Island Life: Glorious coastline
Honaunau Bay on the morning of Aug. 3. (Terri Brache/Community contributor)
At Ka’u, winning isn’t everything: Lopez took holistic approach to coaching girls basketball
Usually when you inherit a program coming off a winless season, the words “big shoes” and “fill” aren’t part of the deal.
Island Life: Coconut haircut
A tree care specialist trims a coconut palm in Kona on Aug. 6. (Bob Viggers/Community Contributor)
About Town: August 12, 2020
Big Island Retired Military Association awards scholarship
Island Life: Gecko, mirrored
A gold-dust day gecko climbs across a mirror in Kona. (Barry Gitelson/Community Contributor)
About Town: August 11, 2020
Produce, ‘Cook Your Own Meal’ bundle pickups announced
UH-Hilo creates quarantine program for out-of-state students
The University of Hawaii at Hilo is working to assist returning out-of-state students who have asked for help complying with the state’s mandatory two-week quarantine.
Mangauil and Lindsey to face off for OHA Hawaii Resident Trustee
Lanakila Mangauil and Keola Lindsey will face off in the November general election to become the next Hawaii Resident Trustee on the Office of Hawaiian Affairs.
About Town: August 9, 2020
Kupuna fraud experts share tips to guard against scams
Island Life: Dragonfruit-to-be
This dragonfruit flower, seen in Kona on Tuesday, will soon become tasty fruit. (Victoria McKinney/Community contributor)
About Town: August 8, 2020
Hawaiian Electric to conduct aerial line inspections
Island Life: Herd of unicornfish
A school of orangespine unicornfish (Naso lituratus) at the edge of Kahalu’u bay on Aug. 2. (Reiko Sekine/Community contributor)
Police seek 14-year-old girl reported as runaway
Hawaii Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a juvenile female who was reported as a runaway.
