The U.S. Coast Guard said it suspended its search for missing kayaker, 42-year-old Jared Willeford, at 10 a.m. today. The USCG said crews searched 4,863 square miles over 89 combined hours, with no ...

Off the Kona Coast the search for 42-year-old Jared Willeford has been suspended after the Coast Guard and partner agencies searched nearly 5,000 square miles and more than 89 hours. Willeford was ...

KONA, Hawaii (KHON2) — The search continues for 42-year-old Jared Willeford of Kona, who was last seen launching his kayak from Keahou Bay around 8 a.m. on April 27. Willeford’s family members ...

The owner, Jared Willeford, 42, was seen launching the kayak at about 8 a.m., the agency said. His truck and trailer were found at the nearby boat ramp. Photo from U.S. Coast Guard via Facebook A ...

RONIT FAHL /SPECIAL TO STAR-ADVERTISER Jared Willeford survived a great white shark attack while surfing at Banyan’s Beach in Kailua-Kona in December 2021. He is seen in a January 2022 photo.

Jared Willeford, 42, was last seen launching his kayak Sunday at around 8 a.m. at the Keauhou boat ramp. “Our hearts are with everyone affected by this tragic event, especially the family and ...