This Surf Park live cams the conditions from Kawaihae. A vision for the future with an eye on the past Since the Hawaiian people first inhabited Kawaihae on the Kohala Coast of the Big Island, the reefs fronting Pua Ka`ilima Cultural Surf Park have been used for surfing. In 1992, Tiger Espere started a tradition bringing together surfers not only from the Big Island but from many parts of the […]
Via Hawaii Police Department Media Release: Hawaiʻi Island Police are continuing their investigation into an assault which occurred in Kailua-Kona on Wednesday, (March 20), where an adult woman sustained a single gun-shot wound. Investigators, acting on a combination of leads and community tips, focused their efforts in the North Kohala District mid-day, Thursday, (March 21). The suspect was seen in his vehicle and refused to surrender to police, which lead […]
Kohala Information Update for March 22nd, 2019: The Hawaii Police Department (HPD) continues their search and manhunt for wanted suspect Walter Gomes III, who is wanted in connection to an officer-involved shooting incident that occurred in the Kaloko Industrial Area early Thursday Morning (March 22nd). The investigation had lead HPD to the North Kohala district where officers had located the White Cadillac Escalade, which Gomes was reported to have been […]
After a day-long manhunt, Big Island officers came up empty-handed in their search for a 41-year-old suspect who’s wanted in connection with two separate shootings, including one involving officers. Police identified the suspect as Walter Gomes III, of Kona, and say he should be considered “armed and dangerous.” Walter Gomes III (Image: Big Island Police Department) They believe he’s hiding out in Hawi, though the search ― on land and […]
(Via: BIVN) – The National Weather Service in Honolulu issued a Special Weather Statement on Thursday, as giant surf, strong northerly winds, and near peak monthly high tides will meet the north-facing shores of Hawaiʻi Island this weekend.In the message, forecasters said coastal inundation is possible Sunday into Monday, adding: A large captured fetch of Gale force winds approaching within 500nm of the state will send a large northwest to north- […]
Fire ripped through the Kohala Village Hub overnight. Neighbors report hearing explosions, seeing flames.
(via: BIVN) – The need for more police in Puna and Kaʻū was detailed in emotional testimony on Tuesday during a Hawaiʻi County Council Public Safety Committee meeting in Hilo. Councilmember Matt Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder introduced a resolutionrequesting an increase in the ratio of police officers per resident in the Puna district “to reduce risk and response times for police officers attempting to help those in need of assistance.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-6nwcLCIjk&feature=youtu.be Mayor Harry Kim has […]
Hawaiʻi Island Police are investigating a threat made on social media that was received from a student at Waimea Middle School. Police are investigating the matter as a terroristic threatening in the first degree. As a precautionary measure police presence will increase on campus today, Monday, (February 25). Police encourage the public to notify them regarding any suspicious activity or threats made toward any school. Reports can be made to […]
Hawaii Police say to "Expect increased presence tomorrow in school" over threats made via social media.
