East Hawai‘i News
UH-Hilo women’s soccer moves to No. 9 in NCAA Division II rankings
The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo women’s soccer team remains among the nation’s top 10 squads in the latest United Soccer Coaches NCAA Division II rankings released Tuesday.
Pana‘ewa Rainforest Zoo in Hilo to be temporarily closed to the public
The zoo will be closed Oct. 14 to host third- and fourth-graders from area schools for an educational event.
Police: 18 motorists arrested for DUI
Police continue their pursuit of keeping Big Island roadways safe from motorists who choose to drive under the influence of an intoxicant.
Decomposed body discovered in Puna home
Police think foul play could be involved in the death of a male victim whose badly decomposing body was discovered Tuesday at a Puna home.
Brown water advisory issued for Hilo Bay and Hāmākua Coast
The public is advised to stay out of flood waters and stormwater runoff because of possible overflowing cesspools, sewer, manholes, pesticides, animal fecal matter, dead animals, pathogens, chemicals and associated flood debris.
UH-Hilo junior libero Hoke surpasses 1,000 career digs
Tani Hoke of Kailua, O‘ahu, is currently ranked at No. 2 in the Pacific West Conference.
Weekly road closures for Oct. 8-14
The state Department of Transportation issued its weekly list of road and lane closures for Oct. 8-14.
COVID boosters, flu shots available during Walmart Wellness Day
As flu season approaches and COVID-19 continues to infect — and re-infect — people throughout the islands, Walmart is offering a chance for Big Island residents to protect themselves.
Council moves forward with purchase of Keauhou Bay property
The Hawai’i County Council during its regular meeting Wednesday moved ahead with plans to purchase some of the last remaining open space at Keauhou Bay.
Volcano Watch: Recent events at Mauna Loa remind us to be prepared for quick changes
The last eruption of Mauna Loa occurred in 1984 and began in a style typical of the volcano.
Mayor’s Cup golf tourney returns to raise funds for Hawai‘i Island United Way
Dust off those golf clubs and don your plaid pants to help raise funds for Hawai‘i Island United Way.
UH-Hilo women’s soccer moves up to share No. 6 spot in United Soccer Coaches Top 25
The stellar performance by the University of Hawai’i at Hilo women’s soccer team so far this season continues to earn it accolades.
Sign thief in Kaʻū District strikes again
The Hawaiʻi Police Department is on the trail of a sign thief with 16 road signs gone missing in the last month.
Solid waste facilities to be closed during Ironman
The return of the IRONMAN World Championship to the Big Island this week is necessitating the closure of the county’s solid waste facilities because of road closures associated with the triathlon.
Expect increased military traffic to Pōhakuloa Training Area starting Oct. 7
Tropic Lightning Soldiers from across the 25th Infantry Division will participate in a large-scale training exercise that runs Oct. 31 through Nov. 9 on the Big Island, with increased military traffic starting Oct. 7.
UH-Hilo women’s soccer named PacWest Team of the Week
The University of Hawai‘i at Hilo women’s soccer team swept its competition last week, scoring a total of 10 goals in two matchups at home. The performance earned the Vulcans honors as the Pacific West Conference Team of the Week.
Police identify homicide victim discovered buried in Ka‘ū District in late July
The body discovered buried in the Ka‘ū District in late July 2022 has been identified by Hawai’i Island police as 36-year-old George “Eddie” Dodge of Mountain View.
UPDATE: Missing 81-year-old man found in good health in Puna
William Boyd, 81, who was reported missing Sunday has been located in good health in Puna, according to the Hawaiʻi Police Department.
Hawaiʻi police seek public’s help locating missing 81-year-old man
The Hawaii Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating a missing “at risk” 81-year-old male, William Boyd, who was last seen in a green Toyota Prius with Hawaiʻi license plate ZCM251.
