East Hawaii News
‘Digging Deeper’: Fruit growers, Food preservers to host back-to-back annual conferences in Hilo
Hawai‘i Master Food Preservers debuts its first conference Oct. 23, with the 35th Hawai‘i Tropical Fruit Growers Conference to follow Oct. 24-26; both will be at Hilo Hawaiian Hotel and are open to the public.
Kaiser RNs, health care professionals end 5-day strike with new momentum
Thousands of frontline caregivers will return to the bargaining table Oct. 28-29 backed by community support and a national patient safety mandate.
Gilbert Carvalho Park in Hilo to close for termite fumigation of gym
The park on Waiānuenue Avenue, which includes Pi‘ihonua Gymnasium, will be closed 2 days at the end of this week.
Update: Endangered 13-year-old runaway located in good health
Hawai‘i Island police report that Johnessa Elkin-Kanae, who was missing for more than a day, was found shortly after 7 p.m. Oct. 19.
State bringing Pesticide Disposal Program back to Big Isle for farms, commercial users
Two collection events are scheduled for later this year; registration is open now, but the deadlines to sign up are drawing nearer.
Deadline nears for Novice Girls Division of Jr. WNBA basketball league; register today
The league season is Dec. 1 through Feb. 26, 2026; registration is open through Oct. 29.
Hawaiian Telcom continues fiber optic network expansion on Hawai‘i Island
Expansion of the fiber network, however, requires trimming vegetation in certain public easements in Volcano during a 4-month period from Oct. 20 to Jan. 20, 2026, which also will involve temporarily parking trucks on one-lane roads that might temporarily impact access to homes.
12 lane closures scheduled during week of Oct. 19-24 on Hawai‘i Island state roadways
Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting. Will any of these planned closures impact your commute or fun? Take a look and plan ahead now.
9 new adult corrections officers set to join ranks at Big Island facilities following graduation
Five of the graduates will work at Hawaiʻi Community Correctional Center with the other four being posted at Kulani Correctional Facility; the class is the seventh to graduate from recruit training this year.
Kīlauea reaches new heights as lava fountains to almost 1,500 feet during Episode 35
“These would be the highest single fountain and highest pair of fountains seen during this eruption,” said Hawaiian Volcano Observatory in a status update for the Big Island volcano at 10:05 p.m. Friday.
Yes, you are seeing double: Kīlauea erupts with twin lava fountains within an hour after Episode 35 begins
Latest eruptive activity of the ongoing episodic eruption of the Big Island volcano began at just after 8 p.m. with sustained molten rock geysers already at 500 feet high from the north vent and rapidly increasing in height.
Armed and dangerous Puna man arrested in ʻĀinaloa incident that results in response of Special Response, Crisis Negotiation teams
39-year-old Isaac Kamali‘i was arrested after holing up for several hours at an Aloha Drive residence the evening of Oct. 16 in connection with the case of a stolen ʻĀinaloa vehicle.
Visitors give big: Record $400K in donations made in support of Hawaiʻi, American Samoa national parks
Checkout donations at visitor center stores hit a record high, showing strong visitor commitment to conservation and culture.
Veteran outreach event planned in Hilo next week
Veterans can learn more about the benefits available to them and explore the wide range of services provided through the VA Pacific Islands Health Care System during an event in Hilo on Wednesday, Oct. 22.
Update: Previously reported missing endangered 79-year-old woman located
Hawai‘i Police Department reports that Lynda Saffery was located the night of Oct. 16 in good health. She was originally reported missing after 6 p.m. the same day.
12 motorists arrested for DUI week of Oct. 6-12 on Big Island roadways
A total of 708 DUI arrests have been made so far this year, a 7.69% decrease from the 767 made during the same period in 2024.
Hilo’s iconic Palace Theater celebrates 100 years, showcasing every era of performances
Celebrate 100 years of resilience, community, and artistry at Hilo’s iconic Palace Theater, where the centennial festivities from October 23-26 offer a vibrant mix of performance art for all audiences to enjoy.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Oct. 17-23: Spooky season arrives with Monster Mash fun run, Monster Bash, ‘Young Frankenstein,’ ‘Rocky Horror Show’ and more
Several opportunities abound for ghouls and goblins of all ages to come out for some frightfully fun times on the Big Island during the next week. Check out this week’s top 10 now!
Public advised about intermittent military convoys between Pōhakuloa, Kawaihae
They would take place from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. or 6 p.m. to 5 a.m., depending on weather, and will consist of several military vehicles carrying personnel and equipment.
New ‘House of the Warrior’ rises in Hilo to serve Big Island veterans
The 92-unit Hale Nā Koa ‘O Hanakahi community is Hawai‘i’s first affordable senior rental community dedicated for today’s modern warriors who served in the U.S. military.
