East Hawaii News
Screenplay Submissions Sought For Fifth Annual ‘Ohina Filmmakers Lab
Calling all Hawai‘i filmmakers and storytellers.
HCFCU Awards $24K in Scholarships to 8 Big Island Students
Eight Big Island students will receive a total of $24,000 in scholarships as part of Hawai‘i Community Federal Credit Union’s annual scholarship program.
Police Ask For Public’s Help Identifying Suspects in Hilo Robberies
Big Island police are asking for assistance from the public to identify suspects in two recent robberies.
Chief Ferreira to Retire From Hawai‘i Police Department
The Hawai‘i Police Department’s top cop plans to retire later this year.
Hawai’i Kūpuna Softball League Standings as of June 16
Hawai’i Kūpuna Softball League games are normally played on Saturdays.
Waimea Community Association Hosts Lt. Governor Candidate Forum
The Waimea Community Association is hosting six candidates in the race to become the state’s next lieutenant governor for an online forum today.
Hilo Man Charged With Attempted Murder in Stabbing Incident
A Hilo man faces several charges, including attempted murder, stemming from a stabbing incident that allegedly involved a pair of scissors.
Big Island Bomb Technicians Safer Thanks to Equipment Purchased With Grant Funds
Two members of the Hawai‘i Police Department are now safer thanks to equipment purchased through a grant administered by the state and funded through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Update: Hawai’i Island police found missing teen
Big Island police are asking for the public’s help with finding a missing teen.
All Lanes on Highway 11 Now Open Following Crash
The Hawai‘i Police Department reported at 1:35 p.m. today that all lanes on Highway 11 are now again open and thanked the public for its patience.
3 Charged in Connection With Lychee Theft From Hilo Farm
Three people from East Hawai‘i faces charges in connection with an agricultural theft earlier this month.
Coffee With a Cop Events Scheduled Around The Big Island This Month
Want to discuss an issue in your neighborhood? Need to voice your concern about something? Or do you just want to have a chat? No matter why you turn out, the community policing officers in your district want to listen.
Big Island Students, Schools Win HMSA Awards, Scholarships
Two schools and two students from the Big Island were recently honored by the Hawai‘i Medical Service Association.
Volcano Watch: Hawaiian Volcano Observatory Scientist Sets Sail Across The Atlantic
June 8 was World Oceans Day, a day to appreciate the huge body of saltwater that covers about 71% of the Earth’s surface. Sometimes it’s easy to forget that our volcanic island is surrounded by oceans and one of the most distant places from continents on Earth. The ocean floor remains one of the most poorly understood places on our planet.
Sign Up Now For 2022 Jimmy Yagi Vulcan Basketball Camp
Aspiring youth basketball players are encouraged to sign up now for a University of Hawai‘i at Hilo summer tradition.
Grand Naniloa to Celebrate All Things Hawai‘i
Celebrate King Kamehameha Day on Saturday, June 11, with the Grand Naniloa Hotel in Hilo.
Police Seek Missing ‘Ō‘ōkala Teen
Big Island police are asking for help from the public to find a missing ‘Ō‘ōkala teen.
KS Hawaiʻi Student Selected to Participate in MIT Summer Workshop
A Big Island student has been selected to take part in a summer workshop at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and she’s hoping her community will help to get her there.
HCC Offers Stand-Alone EMT Training
Hawai‘i Community College is offering stand-alone training for those who want to become emergency medical technicians.
