East Hawai‘i News
Police Ask For Help Locating Runaway Teen
Big Island police are asking the public for assistance with locating a teen girl who was reported as a runaway.
Lane Shift Scheduled on Kalanianaʻole Avenue in Hilo
Work to install underground cable is requiring a traffic shift on Kalanianaʻole Avenue in Hilo.
Police Encourage Safe Driving This St. Patrick’s Day
Buzzed driving is drunk driving — no matter the day of the year.
Police Seek Identity of Suspect in Armed Robbery at Hilo Pharmacy
Big Island police are asking for the public’s help with identifying a suspect responsible for an armed robbery at a Hilo pharmacy.
Public’s Assistance Sought to Locate Missing Utah Man
Big Island police are asking the public to help locate a man who recently arrived on the island.
Tickets For Merrie Monarch Hōʻike Go on Sale This Week
The 2022 Merrie Monarch Festival is welcoming the public back this year for its Wednesday night Hōʻike — but not for free.
Dupre Advances to Zonta International Scholarship Consideration
Zonta International is giving a University of Hawai‘i at Hilo student the chance to receive even more scholarship funding from a program that supports women seeking careers in business.
EHCC Adds New Spin to Youth Art Month Activities
It it’s March, it’s time for “Young at Art” at the East Hawai‘i Cultural Center in downtown Hilo.
HVNP Shares Hawaiian Lifestyle Practices With New Video Series
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park invites the world to experience the skillful work of Native Hawaiian cultural practices as part of a new video series.
Public Invited to Have Coffee With a Cop in Laupāhoehoe
The Hawai’i Police Department is once again inviting community members to come have a cup of joe with their local law enforcement, this time in the Laupāhoehoe area.
Water Department Promotes Leak Detection During Fix a Leak Week
The county Department of Water Supply encourages customers to fix a leak and help conserve water islandwide.
HPD: Fire Extinguished, Smoke Clears After Fire at Hilo Transfer Station
Hawai’i Police Department is advising anyone with respiratory problems to avoid Leilani Street in the area of the Hilo Transfer Station Because of smoke from a fire at the station’s sorting warehouse.
County Council Moves Forward With New Homelessness Program
The Hawai’i County Council on Wednesday during its regular meeting took the final step in creating a new fund that will allocate tax dollars to addressing homelessness on the Big Island.
County Council Passes Resolution in Support of Ukraine
The Hawai‘i County Council on Wednesday showed its support for the people of Ukraine and condemned the actions of Russia and its invasion of the former Soviet state.
Volcano Woman Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison on Slew of Charges
A Big Island woman will serve more than three years in prison after being sentenced for what prosecutors called a “brazen crime spree.”
Flood Advisory Issued For Portions of Big Island Interior
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a flood advisory for portions of the interior of the Big Island. The advisory is in effect until 7 p.m. today, March 9.
Police Seek Teen Girl Reported as Runaway
Big Island police are asking for the public’s help with locating a teen who is missing.
HVNP Receives Donation of More Than $153K From Specialty License Plate Program
A cultural program at Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park is getting a financial boost thanks to a donation of more than $153,000 through a specialty license plate program.
Flood Advisory Issued for East Hawaiʻi
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a flood advisory for a portion of the Big Island.
Daniel K. Inouye Highway Now Open
The Hawai’i Police Department advises motorists to avoid the area of the 6-mile marker of Daniel K. Inouye Highway because of a traffic incident.
