County seeks site in Kona for homeless housing units
Eighteen temporary housing units are ready to be built for the homeless in Kona, but where they will be built remains to be seen.
Dozen turn out for ‘May Day Walk for Freedom’
About a dozen protesters walked on the side of Queen Kaahumanu Highway Friday in the rain, expressing their opposition to Gov. David Ige’s stay-at-home order.
Murder suspect gets supervised release
A 66-year-old Captain Cook man charged with murder stated in court Friday that he fatally shot his son in self-defense.
Man accused of fatally shooting son granted supervised release
A Kona District Court judge on Friday granted supervised release to a 66-year-old Captain Cook man charged with second-degree murder in the death of his son.
Kealakehe High School announces commencement plans
Kealakehe High School has come up with a unique commencement — consisting of two parts, virtual and vehicle procession — to celebrate graduates amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Thinking outside the box: Friends find unique way to keep together amid stay-at-home order
Friends who are used to socializing with each other are coming up with unique ways to stay in touch while adhering to the stay at home order.
Hometown Heroes: Denise Lindsey, a hero in everyone’s eyes
140-year-old St. Peter’s by the Sea Catholic Church undergoing renovation
St. Peter’s by the Sea Catholic Church at Kahaluu Beach, site of countless weddings throughout the years, is getting a facelift.
A new start: Ola Brew celebrates Earth Day with keiki kalo giveaway
Ola Brew forged ahead with its 50th anniversary celebration of Earth Day by giving away dryland kalo starts to customers in exchange for a donation of canned goods.
Kona roller derby team members raise funds, purchase 1,000 N95 masks for health care workers
Members of the Echo City Knockouts Roller Derby Team are ready to make their first donation of 1,000 N95 masks to Big Island health facilities.
Reading & Robes: Kona judges read to students
Kona Judges Margaret Masunaga and Wendy DeWeese spent their lunch hour last week creating a special video, reading to elementary school students for the Reading &Robes program.
Kona COVID-19 cluster doubles in one day
Fifteen more people associated with a pair of Kona McDonald’s restaurants have tested positive for COVID-19, state health officials announced Saturday.
Traditional public school commencement ceremonies canceled this year
“Alternative celebrations” will be held in place of traditional commencement ceremonies at public and public charter schools amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, education officials announced Wednesday.
Community Connection: Rockin’ with Lightnin’ Larry Dupio
Community Connection: West Hawaii thespian portrays Thomas Jaggar
Easter celebrations complicated, not curtailed, by COVID-19
This is the time of year we usually attend Easter Egg hunts with the keiki, maybe attend church followed by a day at the beach or brunch at your favorite restaurant.
Sheltering the homeless: Hawaii County, HOPE Services secure hotel rooms amid stay-at-home order
The Holiday Inn Express in Kailua-Kona has been repurposed into a homeless shelter amid Gov. David Ige’s stay-at-home order.
Community Connection: ‘Hula Girl’ with Michelle Kaulu Amaral
West Hawaii Today is proud to unveil our newest digital feature, “Community Connection.” This video series features a variety of community members sharing their talents for all amid Gov. David Ige’s stay-at-home order.
Need prompts Ohana Drop venue change in Ocean View
Because of the anticipated need for food in rural Ka‘u, The Food basket has changed the venue for it’s Ocean View Ohana Drop on Tuesday.
Keeping the supply chain running: Farmers need support to weather virus
With hotels and restaurants closed because of the coronavirus pandemic, farmers who need to get their produce to market are relying on the community to keep the supply chain running.
