East Hawaii News

If you’re seeking an international experience right here on the Big Island, look no farther than the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo campus during the 49th annual International Night. It’s just one of the many activities and events happening around the island.

Holly Kaleki White’s initial court appearance was Feb. 14 in Hilo District Court, where her bail was maintained. She remains incarcerated at the Hawai’i Community Correctional Center in Hilo, pending a preliminary hearing.

The Hawai’i Department of Health Clean Water Branch issued the advisory because potentially harmful microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, protozoa or parasites could be present in the water.

AARP volunteers in East Hawai’i created 200 handmade Valentine’s Day cards that were given to the Hawai’i County Nutrition Program to be distributed Wednesday with residents’ meals.

Deirdre Ichimura was found in good health Monday morning in Hilo.

A generous donor has offered to match any size donation up to $5,000 through Feb. 29 so the sanctuary can keep the animals in need it shelters hydrated.

The 1,000-acre cacao and coffee farm nestled about 5 miles above Hilo, just a 10 minute drive up Aumauulu Road from downtown, on the gentle slopes of Mauna Kea on the Big Island, invites guests to experience the entire process from tree to tasty treat.

Detectives from Hawai‘i Police Department’s Unsolved Homicides Unit received new information from witnesses regarding an unknown man who was seen arguing with 26-year-old Lynn Ebisuzaki some time prior to her death in May 1987 at a church in the 1800 block of Kino‘ole Street.

The goal of the study and any future infrastructure, which is not a part of the proposed funding measure, is to find where other roadways could be placed in the district to help alleviate the longstanding issue of traffic congestion and increase capacity for evacuation in the event of a natural disaster and emergency response.

Looking for a fun way to celebrate Lunar New Year? Need a date idea for your Valentine? We’ve got you covered.

Andon was previously located in good health Dec. 9; however, shortly after being placed in a youth residential facility later that day, he ran away again.

36-year-old Florelynn Ito also faces several drug charges after Big Island police executed a search warrant on her Toyota Tacoma.

The Big Island’s newest and only indoor miniature golf course is now open to play through, featuring 18 holes inspired by different games.

The weeklong education and outreach program is aimed at expanding science literacy and inspiring students in grades 3-12 to explore the fields of science, technology, engineering and math through classroom presentations, career panels, public events and more.

The health care facilities, which will be located just north of Pāhoa on Highway 130, is being built by the nonprofit Puna Community Medical Center Foundation and will include not just a 25-bed hospital with emergency and other services, but also a women’s health center, dental clinic and The Dane Silva Hawaiian Healing Center.

The international canoe racing event to be hosted in Hilo promises to be a showcase of competitive excellence and the vibrant culture of Hawaiʻi.

The first week of February 2024 is once again packed full of events for the whole family.

Water sample retesting results show that enterococci levels no longer exceed the threshold level.

A total of 19 teams participated in the two-day tournament Jan. 27-28 at Kawananakoa Gym in the Keaukaha community of Hilo, with the Lincoln Wreckers Gold clinching first place and the West Side Hammers scoring second.

The utility’s combustion turbine units Kanoelehua CT-1 and Puna CT-3, which normally supply about 32 megawatts of power, tripped offline this morning, resulting in the need to load shed and force the rolling outages around the island.