East Hawaii News

The Hawaiʻi County Department of Public Works will host a community meeting to discuss the Paʻauʻau Drainage Project on August 9.

32 year-old Logan Arruda-Lorenzo faces first-degree and second-degree theft charges relating to two separate incidents on the Big Island earlier this year.

The incident happened Tuesday morning in Hawaiian Ocean View Estates on the Big Island and is being investigated by the Hawai‘i Police Department as a negligent failure to control a dangerous dog case.

Demolition of the former Uncle Billy’s Hilo Bay Hotel is just one step to transforming the “Hilo Walk of Fame.” What did Big Island Now readers think should be done to revitalize Banyan Drive?

Because of recent actions by the Hawai’i County Council and Hawai‘i Gov. Josh Green, there is a mandate to fast track demolition of the abandoned 148-bedroom structure that formerly was Uncle Billy’s Hilo Bay Hotel along Banyan Drive.

Omar Kesment New, 46 of Puna, pleaded no contest in 2022 to ownership or possession prohibited of a firearm and third-degree promoting a dangerous drug — and was sentenced this week in Hilo Circuit Court.

King Kehoe, who was reported as a runaway, was last seen at about 2 p.m. July 26 in the area of Kalapana Gardens in Puna on the Big Island.

The free Big Island event offered crafts, games, food, informational fun booths, entertainment, prize giveaways, including backpacks with school supplies and starter emergency kits, and more.

Levon Vares-Young made her initial court appearance for the firearms charges Friday. She appeared in court Thursday for charges related to criminal property damage and resisting an order to stop.

The Noho Paipai instructor training course will be hosted by John Pellitteri and provide those who participate with training, coaching and feedback to deliver certification coursework to improve listening and communication effectiveness.

Resurfacing of Wainaku Street from Hau Lane to ‘Ohana Place will take place on July 20 in Hilo.

Hawaiʻi Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying three suspects involved in a burglary investigation that occurred on July 9 in the Kalapana-Kaimū area.  

The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority, Hawai‘i County and Island of Hawai‘i Visitors Bureau announced Tuesday two new community-based destination management initiatives — the Keaukaha Steward Pilot Program and Community Cultural-Based Education Program.

Update: Mamalahoa Highway in Naʻalehu has reopened after repairs to a downed utility pole.

The Hawai‘i Police Department says 68-year-old Wayne Knapstad of Volcano was last seen at 2:30 p.m. July 3 in the Volcano area. Anyone who might know his whereabouts is asked to call the police.

Update: The Hawaiʻi Police Department says 19-year-old Dakota Hargraves of Pāhoa was found in good health in Kona on July 12.

Temporary road closures are scheduled in two areas next week in the Keaukaha area in Hilo because of paving work along Kalanianaʻole Street.

Two honu were released into the ocean July 4th as part of the annual Turtle Independence Day at the Mauna Lani Auberge Resort in West Hawai’i.

The annual 4th of July Parade in Kona had residents and visitors flooding Ali’i Drive to celebrate.

The proposed improvements in Hilo on the Big Island include construction of a dedicated turn lane from Kalanianaʻole Street into Hilo Harbor and construction of stacking lanes for semi-trailers within Hilo Harbor.