East Hawai‘i News
Interim DPW Director Responds to Criticisms About Waiānuenue Avenue Rehabilitation Project
The county Department of Public Works will take another look at adding some bicycle lanes into a road project underway on a portion of a major corridor in Hilo.
Next Phase of Housing Buyout Program Begins For Properties Impacted by 2018 Eruption
The next phase of the voluntary housing buyout program for properties impacted by the 2018 Kīlauea eruption is underway.
Community Turns Out by The Hundreds to Support The Fight Against Cancer
Not even Tropical Storm Darby and the rain it brought as it passed to the south of the island could keep people away from participating Saturday night, July 16, in the 30th Relay For Life of the Big Island.
Zonta Club of Hilo Awards $15K in Scholarships
A Big Island organization whose mission is to empower women and girls through service and advocacy recently awarded several scholarships.
High Surf Warning Extended Through Monday For South-Facing Shores
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has extended a high surf warning for south-facing shores of the state, including those of the Big Island.
Darby to Bring High Surf, Rain to Big Island as it Passes South
The Big Island’s fight against cancer will continue — tropical storm or not.
County, State Close Beach Parks Ahead of High Surf For Southern Shores
High surf and rough ocean conditions forecast this weekend have led the county to close beach parks along the Big Island’s south-facing shores.
Police Investigate Threat at HCC Manono Campus
Big Island police are investigating following a bomb call to the Hawai‘i Community College Manono Campus in Hilo.
Tropical Storm Warning Issued as Darby Approaches
Darby is now a tropical storm, and despite its weakening trend and forecast track keeping it to the south, the Big Island is likely to still see some impacts. The National Weather Service in Honolulu also issued a tropical storm warning for the state.
Volcano Watch: What Is a Volcano?
What makes a volcano a volcano? This was the topic of a “Volcano Watch” article about 20 years ago. Recent questions from visitors suggest this remains a topic of great interest and deserves revisiting.
Darby Continues to Weaken on Westward Trek South of Big Island
Hurricane Darby is forecast to continue weakening as it makes its westward trek to the south of the Big Island, according to the 5 p.m. advisory from the Central Pacific Hurricane Center on Thursday, July 14.
Midweek Power Outage Affects More Than 2,000 Customers in Hilo
More than 2,000 electric customers in a portion of Hilo were without power for nearly two hours Wednesday night, July 13, because of a tree falling on power lines.
HI-EMA Activates State Emergency Operations Center to Monitor Hurricane Darby
The state is monitoring Hurricane Darby after the now Category 2 and weakening storm crossed into the Central Pacific overnight.
Civil Defense: Darby Forecast to Pass South of Big Island Saturday
Hawai‘i County Civil Defense reports that Hurricane Darby is expected to pass south of the Big Island this weekend.
Wildfire Within Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park 90% Contained
A wildfire within Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park is nearly completely contained after days of battling the blaze.
Hilo Woman’s Club Awards Scholarships to 2 Ambitions Young Women
A Big Island women’s organization is helping two East Hawai’i residents accomplish their goals.
Hurricane Darby Becomes Major Hurricane Again But Still Expected to Weaken
Hurricane Darby re-intensified Wednesday, July 13, but is still expected to weaken during the next few days.
Queen Lili‘uokalani Outrigger Canoe Races Return in September
The world’s largest long-distance outrigger canoe race will once again welcome paddlers from around the world this year to the Big Island.
Police Seek Puna Couple Wanted in Connection With Assault
Big Island police are asking the public for help with locating a Puna couple sought for questioning in connection with an assault in March.
