East Hawaii News
Firefighters respond to blaze in Glenwood Tuesday night
No one was injured in a structure fire that completely engulfed a residential home in the Glenwood neighborhood in Volcano Tuesday night.
Free training available for Big Island residents learning to care for, understand people living with dementia
The Positive Approach to Care helps people understand what is happening to the brain when someone has dementia while also teaching practical techniques for care.
Big Island embraces Buddhist cultural tradition with 27 Obon celebrations this season
The Buddhist tradition of dance is meant to welcome, celebrate and appreciate ancestors and loved ones who have passed away.
Hilo man arrested and charged with 21 offenses in mail theft investigation
Keoni Brian Paulino was charged with theft and financial crimes and a drug offense after an incident of mail theft was reported to police early Tuesday morning in Waiākea Uka.
Episode 25 comes and goes after Kīlauea put on a show for thousands of people
Astonishing lava fountains surged over 1,000 feet high from Kīlauea’s north vent, creating a fiery spectacle for just over eight hours.
Current volcanic eruption causes heavy traffic on Highway 11
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park reports heavy traffic on Highway 11 between Puna and Kāʻu due to the current Halemaʻumaʻu eruption.
Long-awaited dredging at Pohoiki Boat Ramp has finally started
Career fishermen and generations of fishing families have been waiting for access to the ocean since the 2018 Kīlauea lava flow blocked the Pohoiki Boat Ramp eight years ago.
Around 220 slots are available for this year’s Coach Jimmy Yagi Vulcan Basketball Camp in July
The 2025 Coach Jimmy Yagi Vulcan Basketball Camp invites young athletes to hone their skills and have a good time during a day camp in Hilo from July 21-24.
Business Monday: Single mom fulfilling dream to open her own restaurant
Dianna Kahler grew up working in her parents restaurants, beginning at 9 years old as a cashier, and now is on the verge of opening her own eatery.
Statewide partnership expands local food access, supports Hawaiʻi farmers
Ho‘ōla Farms has distributed 58,565 food boxes filled with locally sourced food to underserved communities in East Hawaiʻi through the program “ʻUmeke ʻAi Pono,” which ends on July 5.
Pohoiki lifeguards saved two distressed swimmers Sunday afternoon
Lifeguards rescued a 37-year-old man and a 16-year-old girl in distress on Sunday afternoon, bringing them ashore before first responders transported them to Hilo Benioff Medical Center for treatment.
Teachers at Hilo public charter school put on administrative leave after raising concerns about contract breaches
The principal at Connections Public Charter School in Hilo said the teachers violated their own contract agreement. The teachers distributed flyers outlining their concerns before the start of a school day.
Incoming grant upgrades equipment, opportunities for the Hilo High air riflery team
Hilo High Vikings air riflery team secures a $15,000 grant from the National Rifle Association Foundation, enhancing their training with new equipment and boosting their competitive edge in future competitions.
Kīlauea eruption episode generated 16,500-foot plume, 980-foot lava fountains in less than 8 hours
Episode 24 of the Halemaʻumaʻu eruption at Kīlauea came to an abrupt halt at 4:28 a.m. after showcasing spectacular lava fountains a volcanic plume soaring to 16,500 feet.
Hawaiʻi County proposes new fees for zoo, increased fees for equestrian center
Community members voiced their concerns during a hearing on the County of Hawaiʻi’s fee changes that are set to begin July 1 at the Panaʻewa Recreational Complex’ zoo and equestrian center.
Crews depart from Hilo on an ancestral journey to circumnavigate the Pacific Ocean
Nainoa Thompson leads a crew of seven on a traditional navigation and deep immersion into nature while retracing Kealaikahiki, the ancestral sea road to Tahiti.
Summit for Big Island ham radio operators aims to enhance emergency communications
Civil Defense hopes to connect with ham radio operators, who play a crucial role in communication during an emergency, as hurricane season begins this month.
UH Hilo student ‘walking on cloud 9’ after receiving NASA internship to study Jupiter’s moon
At age 48, UH Hilo student Raven Kromer will be interning at NASA to study the icy terrain of Jupiter’s moon Europa, hoping to find insights into the potential for life beyond Earth.
Paʻauilo man arrested after jumping into Hilo Bay to evade police
Jeremy Rios was later apprehended and arrested for assault, burglary and outstanding warrants.
Incident involving an ʻio highlight the hazards of human interactions
Hawaiʻi’s endangered wildlife faces a growing threat from human interactions, as recent disturbing incidents involving an ʻio, highlight the perils of illegal activities in local communities.
