KONA (HawaiiNewsNow) - World Manta Day is on Sept. 17, a time to raise awareness about manta rays and their important role in the marine ecosystem. This Saturday, Sept. 14 from noon to 7 p.m., the ...

THE DIRECT economic impact of manta ray tourism at the Kona sites alone was roughly estimated at $6.2 million in 2017, but Keller Laros, founder and president of the Manta Pacific Research Foundation ...

KAILUA-KONA, HI. - The Kona Coast of Hawaii is a haven for wildlife lovers, particularly for those interested in marine life. KTBS 3's Rick Rowe, along with his fellow Collette travelers, found ...

Located on the west side of Hawai'i, Kailua-Kona is a popular tourist destination, with lots of restaurants, shops and hotels along Ali'I Drive. The town is actually Kailua, and the larger district is ...

A 62-year-old visitor from Portland, Ore., died Wednesday night after she was participated in a guided manta ray snorkel trip. Hawaii County police said that at about 9 :28 p.m., Kona patrol officers ...

A diver at an underwater “campfire” gathering place for manta ray viewing off West Hawaii throws a shaka as one of the marine creatures sails overhead while feeding on zooplankton. Snorkelers on a ...