Kamuela News

A 72-year-old woman who was missing since setting off for a weekend Kauai hike was found Monday alive and in good condition, authorities said.

Small commuter airline Pacific Wings, which has been gradually pulling out of the Hawaii market, plans to cease operations in the islands in mid-June. Small commuter airline Pacific Wings, which has been gradually pulling out of the Hawaii market, plans to cease operations in the islands in mid-June. The carrier, which flies nine-seat Cessna Grand ... (more)

A 25-year-old woman from Hawi died Tuesday from injuries she received in a one-vehicle crash on North Kaniku Drive at the entrance of the Fairmont Orchid Hotel in Kamuela.

The Hapuna Beach State Park area on the Big Island's Kohala Coast, seen here with the Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel, was named one of America's "best beach towns" by Parents magazine.

The name Kamuela, evokes mental images of fog-blanketed green pastures populated by horses and cattle, and rolling, verdant hills known by the area's paniolo, or cowboys.

Richard W. "Dick" Tenderella, 67, of of Kapaau died April 11, 2013, at Maui Memorial Hospital.

Abigail "Etta" K. Calles, 86, of Waimea died April 7, 2013, at home. Born March 9, 1927, in Keei, she was a housewife and member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Waimea 2nd Ward and Hale O Na Alii of Honolulu.

"Treasures of Hongwanji," now in its fifth year, provides a time and venue for members of the various Buddhist temples to come together in one place to share their special treasures with the general public, said Mary Katayama of the Kona Hongwanji Mission in Kealakekua.