East Hawai‘i News

The project gets underway July 27 in Hilo, with work by Isemoto Contracting crews scheduled from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday; completion is expected by the end of 2027.

Gov. Josh Green, Hawaiʻi County Mayor Kimo Alameda, and U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda to lead a lineup of candidates set to speak with voters at Moʻoheau Bandstand in Hilo ahead of the primary elections.

Customers can receive a variety of health screenings, connect with Walmart pharmacists and learn more about resources that support overall wellness; walk-ins are welcome and no registration is required for the July 25 event at Hilo and Kailua-Kona Walmart stores.

Hawaiian Volcano Observatory relies heavily on global positioning satellite data to monitor volcanic activity in Hawaiʻi; data collected are by a combination of permanent stations and annual surveys, giving scientists a picture of Mauna Loa’s changing shape through time.

The 72nd annual Hilo Orchid Show is underway Friday through Saturday at the Edith Kanakaʻole Multi-Purpose Stadium, with thousands of flowers available to see, smell and buy.

First scheduled night of July 23 along Kāwili in Hilo; second is night of July 28 along Paradise Drive in Puna.

There’s a lot of experiences available for all ages to enjoy during the next week and beyond right here on the Big Island. Check out this week’s top 10 things to do now!

36-year old Georgiann Santos was last seen at 10:20 a.m. on Tuesday in the Black Sand subdivision in Puna.

76-year old Laura Walker was found unresponsive at the scene and subsequently pronounced deceased following the fatal collision.

Big Island Substance Abuse Council is hosting the 12th annual Summer Jam from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 25 at the Francis Wong Stadium parking lot.

The 72nd Hilo Orchid Show is set to take place from July 24-26 at Edith Kanakaʻole Stadium, featuring a dazzling array of orchids and engaging activities for all attendees.

Innovative ‘geothermometer’ sheds light on Hawaiian volcano history, reveals two heat surges with the first occuring 14 to 20 million years ago and the other from 0 to 6 million years ago.

Officers from the Puna and Hilo patrols walked a cross made of ʻōhia to honor the most Officer Bronson Kaimana Kaliloa, who was killed in the line of duty in 2018.

There will be one-lane closure on Volcano Road (Highway 11) between Paʻahana Street and Pūko Street in Kurtistown on Wednesday and Thursday.

The Neighborhood Place of Puna has opened the Puna ʻŌpio Hub for youth and young adults, ages 14-25, as they explore employment and educational pathways that may seem inaccessible.

The event provided participating keiki an opportunity to enjoy friendly competition while building positive relationships with law enforcement and fellow dirt bike riders.

The result is a peaceful, joyful demonstration from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. today (July 18) on Kamehameha Avenue along Hilo Bayfront, across the road from the soccer fields; also honors life and legacy of civil rights activist and lawmaker John Lewis.

The preschool will be located behind the ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center, increasing access to early childhood care and Hawaiian language education in Hilo.

The Aug. 10 event is the first public engagement event in the planning process; master plan will include long-term vision to guide revitalization of properties along Banyan Drive and around the peninsula.

The Big Island volcano — perhaps the most active in the world — was a bit of a tease leading up to its most recent fountaining episode yet, which lasted 8.3 hours July 15.