3 days ago · Covering the west side of Hawaii's Big Island, including breaking news, business, sports, entertainment and weather.

1 day ago · The first big storm of the year battered West Hawaii on Thursday night, with heavy rain and strong wind uprooting trees and littering roads with rocks and debris. Rainfall was …

4 days ago · Four state bills relating to immigration enforcement cleared their first legislative hurdle Wednesday, with all being passed 7-0 by the House Committee on Economic …

Jan 15, 2025 · Police are investigating a chain of events stemming from a traffic incident that resulted in the death of an elderly Waimea man several days after the initial crash.

Dec 31, 2024 · With 2025 nearly here, it’s time to review an eventful 2024. Here are Hawaii Island’s the top 10 local stories of the year, as selected by the editorial staff of the Tribune …

Jan 13, 2025 · A dry December led to the entire state being in drought, including the Big Island.

Jan 20, 2025 · KAANAPALI, Maui — Jessica Lorenzo rushes to take care of the lunch crowd in the dining room of Leilani’s on the Beach in Kaanapali, which in the 17 or so months since the …

Jan 3, 2025 · East Hawaii firefighters were busy with a pair of house fires over the New Year’s holiday.

Jan 10, 2025 · Strong waves continued to pummel the coastline today in West Hawaii, but were expected to calm down Saturday, forecasters said.

Aug 27, 2024 · Tropical Storm Hone didn’t hit Hawaii Island directly, but did leave its calling card over the weekend in the form of heavy rainfall and gusty winds.