East Hawai‘i News
Interagency Warrant Sweep Results in Arrests of 6 Puna Residents
Several Big Island residents were arrested on a total of 10 outstanding warrants as part of an interagency warrant sweep by officers from the Hawai‘i Police Department and state Department of Land and Natural Resources.
Hilo Man Arrested, Charged For 23 Counts of Sex Assault Involving a Minor
A Big Island man faces more than 20 sex assault charges in connection with an indictment.
Report of Vehicle Fire in Puna Leads to Discovery of Structure Engulfed in Flames
Big Island first responders were dispatched Tuesday, April 26, after a report of a vehicle fire in Puna but instead found a structure ablaze.
Waiākea High Takes Top Honors at ‘Ōlelo Youth Xchange Student Video Competition
A Big Island high school recently took top honors in Hawai‘i’s largest and oldest video contest for keiki.
Puna Man Charged With Murder, Assault
A Big Island man faces a murder charge following the discovery of a badly burned body Saturday, April 23, in Puna.
HPD Promotes Two to Rank of Major
Two members of the Hawai’i Police Department were recently promoted to the rank of major.
Merrie Monarch Arts and Crafts Fair Welcomes In-Person Vendors, Shoppers After 2-Year Hiatus
Smiles. Laughter. Hugs. ‘Ohana. Aloha. Even a few tears — of joy. And that was all before walking in.
Man Killed in Fatal Crash at HVNP Entrance Identified
The man who was killed in a fatal crash Tuesday, April 19, at the entrance of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park has been identified as 21-year-old Big Island resident Seth White.
All Lanes of Kanoelehua Avenue in Hilo Again Open
Motorists are being advised that one lane of Kanoelehua Avenue in Hilo is closed.
Police Seek Missing Kurtistown Man
Big Island police are asking for help from the public in the search for a missing man.
Man Dies Following Traffic Collision in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
A man has died following a traffic collision in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.
Fire Hydrant Flow Tests Scheduled Next Week
The county Department of Water Supply is notifying customers in two areas of the Big Island that it will conduct two fire hydrant flow tests next week.
UH-Hilo, HCC See Record Graduation Rates Despite Pandemic
Two years and counting after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, spring commencement ceremonies at the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo and Hawai‘i Community College are less than a month away.
Hōkūleʻa, Hikianalia Depart Hilo on Voyage to Tahiti
After several delays, Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia are finally on their way to Tahiti.
Temporary Water Shutoff Scheduled For Portion of Hilo
Residents in some locations along Kīlauea Avenue in Hilo are being advised that their water will be temporarily shut off overnight one day this week.
Traffic Change in Effect on Kalanikoa Street in Hilo During Merrie Monarch
Big Island police are informing the public of a change in traffic pattern for a street in Hilo during the upcoming Merrie Monarch Festival.
Ahava ‘Aina to Host Passover Seder in Hilo
Ahava ‘Aina invites everyone to come together and celebrate not only Passover, but the journey to a new future.
Volcano Watch: From Mauna Loa or Kīlauea? A Geologic Whodunnit
Mauna Loa and Kīlauea are the two most active volcanoes on the Island of Hawai‘i, and they have overlapping eruption histories. They are located in close proximity, with their summit craters only about about 34 kilometers (21 miles) apart. In fact, part of Kīlauea is built on the southeast flank of Mauna Loa, which is the older of the two volcanoes.
HVNP Invites Everyone to Celebrate National Park Week
National Park Week is April 16-24, and Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park invites everyone to celebrate with a fee-free Saturday and slew of other fun-filled and educational events, including the return of ranger programs and the Thomas A. Jaggar living history performance.
Wet Weather Nothing Unusual For First Part of April
The sun finally made more of an extended appearance in Hilo and other portions of the Big Island on Thursday, April 14, providing a little relief from what seemed like constantly wet and rainy conditions.
