East Hawai‘i News
Police Seek Ocean View Woman Last Heard From in August
The Hawai‘i Police Department is asking for help from the public with finding a missing Big Island woman.
Hilo Community Chorus Seeks New Artistic Director
The Hilo Community Chorus wants to get back together to sing again.
Andoh Committed to Steering Mass Transit, Hele-On System to The ‘Next Level’
John Andoh says he was hooked on public transportation at a young age.
DPS: 1 HCCC Staff Member Tests Positive For COVID
The state Department of Public Safety on Wednesday, Feb. 16, reported that one staff member at Hawai‘i Community Correctional Center in Hilo has tested positive for COVID-19.
Police Seek Information About Puna Runaway
Big Island police are asking for assistance with locating a Puna teen who is missing.
Hilo Man Indicted For Alleged Sexual Assault of a Minor
An East Hawai‘i man faces several charges in connection with the alleged sexual assault of a minor.
DPS Reports No New Positive COVID Tests Among Inmates at HCCC, Kulani
The state Department of Public Safety on Tuesday, Feb. 15, reported no new positive test results among inmates at the two correctional facilities in Hilo.
DPS: 1 Inmate at HCCC Tests Positive For COVID
The state Department of Public Safety on Monday, Feb. 14, reported one positive COVID-19 test among inmates at Hawai‘i Community Correctional Center in Hilo.
Police Seek Public’s Help With Locating Pāhoa Runaway
Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance with finding a missing Puna teen.
Fire Hydrant Flow Test Scheduled Along Ponahawai Street in Hilo
Residents along Ponahawai Street, between Komohana Street and Kapi‘olani Street, including all side roads and lanes, in Hilo are being notified that their water service could be affected by an upcoming test.
Feeling Chilly? You Should, But it’s Not Quite Record Cold Out There
It’s mid-February, so spring hasn’t quite sprung — there’s still at least a few more weeks of winter left. And people in East Hawai‘i are feeling the season.
Zonta Club Announces Open Applications For 2022 Awards, Scholarships
The Zonta Club of Hilo wants to support women in their career endeavors and is offering assistance through several different awards and scholarships.
DPS: 17 Positive COVID Tests Reported at HCCC
The state Department of Public Safety reported 17 positive COVID-19 test results among inmates at Hawai‘i Community Correctional Center in Hilo and three positive results among staff at Kulani Correctional Facility in Hilo.
County to Offer Free Bus Fares
The Hawai‘i County Council on Wednesday approved the second and final reading of Bill 105, which temporarily suspends fares for all fixed bus routes and paratransit services offered by Hele-On until Dec. 31, 2023.
Water Restriction Notice Issued for Laupāhoehoe Water System
Residents and businesses in the Laupāhoehoe area in East Hawai‘i are being asked to reduce their water usage.
Toledo Honored as November 2021 Officer of The Month
A Hawai‘i Police Department officer who helped ease traffic congestion at two Hilo schools was recently honored for his efforts by the Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawai’i.
DPS: 2 Negative COVID Tests Reported Among HCCC Inmates
The state Department of Public Safety on Wednesday, Feb. 9, reporter two negative COVID-19 test results among inmates at Hawai‘i Community Correctional Center in Hilo.
Police Seek Puna Teen Reported as Runaway
Hawaiʻi Island Police are asking for the public’s assistance with locating a Puna teen who was reported as a runaway.
Puna Man Charged with Burglary, Attempted Theft of Toyota 4Runner
A Puna man faces multiple charges following an incident at the end of January.
