West Hawaii Today
Kailua Kona, Hawaii, United StatesEnglishServing as the primary source of news for the Big Island of Hawaii, this daily publication provides comprehensive coverage of local government, community events, and regional issues for the residents of Kailua-Kona and beyond. It is notable for being one of the few newspapers in the state that maintains a daily print edition, anchoring its deep-rooted commitment to journalistic service within the local West Hawaii community.
MEDIA LANDSCAPE IN HAWAII
Tracing its print roots to missionary presses in the 1830s, the archipelago's newspaper industry is heavily defined by its isolated geography and modern media consolidation. The dominant daily is the Honolulu Star Advertiser, a high-circulation paper formed by the 2010 merger of two historic rivals and currently operated by Black Press. Neighboring islands rely on established regional dailies, primarily the Hawaii Tribune Herald in Hilo and the Maui News, which is owned by Ogden Newspapers. The local press tradition also features enduring ethnic publications serving Asian-American communities alongside independent digital models like Honolulu Civil Beat. Paperboy indexes 16 Hawaii newspapers — browse the full directory below.
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