East Hawaii News

Founders Allyson and Allen Blackard combat rising produce costs with innovative hydroponic techniques and inspiring others to grow food.

The iconic bridge pavilion celebrates the natural and cultural heritage of Hilo’s 25-acre Japanese garden that was named in honor of Queen Liliʻuokalani over 100 years ago.

Benjamin Newman’s bail set at $43,000 and a preliminary hearing is scheduled for Sept. 8.

Hey, Big Island. Looking for something to do this weekend? We once again have you covered. Check out our top 10 things to do on the Big Island now!

The Hilo session will be on at ʻImiloa Astronomy Center on Friday, Sept. 19, and the Kona session will be at the Royal Kona Resort on Wednesday, Oct. 22.

Developers are invited to bid on the first phase of renovations at the historic Hilo Memorial Hospital, which will be transformed into a comprehensive resource hub focused on housing stabilization and community support.

Susan Damo, who was last seen in Keaʻau at 6:20 p.m. Sunday night, has been located.

Learn how prevention measures, such as thorough washing of produce and strategic pest control, can safeguard against this serious health threat that have impacted locals and tourists alike.

People in 4 Big Island locations — 8 total throughout the state — will join nationwide protests meant to let President Donald Trump and his administration know that the growing income gap, ‘military takeover’ of Washington, budget bill and more are repulsive, rallying against authoritarianism.

Closure is necessary to support public safety efforts during crane dredging operations at Pohoiki Boat Ramp, which is located at the park.

Recently spotted cracks in the delta demonstrate the instability of solid lava along the coastal edge; the new cracks are alarming and have led people to wonder what they mean.

HOPE Services is opening Hale Ulu Lehua, a supportive housing project, in the now transformed convent at Lady of the Lourdes Catholic Parish in Honokaʻa.

“Futures in Space” — which opened July 28 at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington — features two launchpad pavers and an interlocking brick made of sintered Hawaiian basalt and developed by Pacific International Space Center for Exploration Systems.

Innovative land trust model to keep homes in Hawai’i County affordable for generations to come advanced by Uyeda family receiving keys to their new Hilo 3-bedroom, 2-bath house through collaboration.

The robbery is reported to have occurred at about 3:30 p.m. July 10 at the business on Pūʻainakō Street in Hilo.

“Let’s all welcome the new school year safely and calmly,” said the state Transportation Department.

Labor Day Weekend is upon us, Big Island, so get out and celebrate the long weekend — and extra time off work — by attending, participating in or watching one or more of the multitude of events happening around the Big Island. Check out this week’s top 10 things to do now!

Hawai‘i Island police report Cruz Deanda was last seen at 5 p.m. Aug. 22 on 29th Avenue in Hawaiian Paradise Park.

Hawai‘i County Department of Water Supply customers in those Hāmākua areas are now asked to continue to reduce their water use by 10% after previously being required to cut use by at 25% or more because of two water main breaks in the area.

Time during Aug. 26 meeting will be dedicated for listening to comments, answering questions and having open, respectful dialogue with community members, as well as updates about the Repower Project that will provide up to 46 MW of energy.