East Hawai‘i News
Beloved Big Island Kumu Hula Johnny Lum Ho Dies
A Honolulu news outlet reported shortly before 5 p.m. Sunday, April 3, that a beloved kumu hula from the Big Island has died.
EHCC Exhibit Explores Tension Between Modern And Traditional
How can Native Hawaiians reconcile the contradictions between the traditions of their culture and the contemporary ideals of a monetized society? Is it possible to express one’s native heritage, reclaim lost identity and at the same time accept new ways?
Opportunities Abound for Students, ‘Ohana During Lā Honua Earth Month
Big Island students in grade K-12 and their ‘ohana have several opportunities throughout April to celebrate Lā Honua Earth Month.
Firefighters Battle Blaze at Abandoned House in Keaʻau
A fire late Saturday night, April 2, ripped through a structure in Keaʻau.
Zonta Club of Hilo Raises Awareness About Sexual Assault And Child Abuse, Neglect With T-Shirt
The Zonta Club of Hilo is raising awareness about sexual assault, child abuse and child neglect with a new t-shirt.
Volcano Watch: The 2018 Eruption of Kīlauea Was Big on a Global Scale
The 2018 eruption of Kīlauea volcano had devastating effects on the lower Puna District, destroying hundreds of homes, burying subdivisions and permanently affecting the lives of thousands of residents. The voluminous lava flow had a major impact on the Island of Hawaiʻi, but how does it compare to other lava flow eruptions on Earth in recent history?
Missing Big Island Child Found in Good Health
Kelani Kamakahi, 11, was located Thursday, March 31, in good health in Hilo.
Honolulu Man Charged in Connection With Series of Incidents on Big Island
A Honolulu man is being charged in connection with a series of incidents that took place on the Big Island.
Hawaii Island Motorists Feel the Financial Hardship at Gas Pump
The pain at the pump is real for Hawaii Island motorists. And those who spoke with Big Island Now all said they have never seen gas prices this high.
Hilo Oval Track Welcomes Back Spectators This Weekend
If their excitement was audible, it would be louder than the cars racing around the Big Island’s only oval dirt track.
Single-Lane Closure Planned For Kino‘ole Street in Hilo
County crews will be at work on a downtown Hilo street in the middle of next week, meaning part of the roadway will be closed.
UPDATE: Two Puna Men Charged in Stabbing Investigation
An attempted murder investigation was launched by Hawai‘i Island police following a stabbing in Puna earlier this week.
Mountain View Man Arrested, Charged For Property Crimes, Drug Offenses
A Mountain View man faces several charges, including drug offenses, after a suspicious vehicle was reported in a Puna neighborhood.
DOT Reminds Public of Posted Weight Limit For Kolekole, Nanue Bridges
Emergency repairs continue to two bridges on Hawai‘i Belt Road (Highway 19) north of Hilo and the state Department of Transportation is reminding motorists of the weight limits placed on them during construction.
Police Respond to Report of Possible Hand Grenade Discovered in Hilo
The discovery of a possible hand grenade Friday, March 18, in Hilo caused an evacuation of the area and response from the Hawai‘i Police Department’s bomb squad.
Police Ask For Public’s Assistance With Traffic Investigation
Big Island police are asking for help from the public in an investigation of an early Sunday morning, March 20, traffic incident in Hilo.
Police Ask For Help With Finding Missing Hilo Man in Need of Medication
Big Island police are seeking assistance from the public to help find a Hilo man who is need of medication.
Volcano Watch: New Instrument With New Potential — the Absolute Quantum Gravimeter
As the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) continually improves our monitoring and eruption response capabilities, we acquired a new, state-of-the-art instrument called an Absolute Quantum Gravimeter (AQG). HVO scientists are excited about the AQG’s ability to measure very small mass changes beneath the ground surface, which will help detect underground volcanic processes.
Bicyclist Killed in Hilo Traffic Collision
Big Island police are investigating following a fatal traffic collision involving a bicyclist.
Police Ask For Help Locating Runaway Teen
Big Island police are asking the public for assistance with locating a teen girl who was reported as a runaway.
