East Hawai‘i News
Hawaiʻi County’s District 4 is an open council seat with Ashley Kierkiewicz unable to run due to term limits
With County Council member Ashley Kierkiewicz unable to pursue re-election due to term limits, four candidates are running to represent Lower Puna.
New original TV series celebrates the values that shape Hawaiʻi
The first episode of “Hānau Ka Mele” from Nā Leo TV will reveal how mele carries history, identity, and aloha across generations through the Lim Family.
Ha‘aheo Elementary School reopens after 3-year, $25 million project to expand campus in North Hilo
The school’s students will return to a renovated campus that has nearly double its education space with three new buildings.
Business Monday: Colorful orchids breathe a fresh energy to a new Hilo cafe
Faii Metawee and Caleb Houck have opened Blooms Café in Hilo, which has homemade foods and drinks that feature local flavors and seasonal specials, along with beautiful, unique orchids for sale.
Permanent Child & Family Service facility to expand essential support and resources for Hawaiʻi Island
Child & Family Service will offer more access to domestic violence support, comprehensive sexual abuse treatment, mental health counseling, and other family-centered resources.
Vital Boxing empowers Puna youth with free training, competitive events
On Saturday, Vital Boxing hosted the first annual “Battle in Puna,” giving young athletes from Big Island, Oʻahu and California a chance to showcase their skills in a USA Boxing Hawaiʻi event.
UPDATE 2: Hawaiian Electric ends public safety power shutoff watch; no outages implemented
Wind speeds decreased below advisory levels and humidity is increasing out of hazardous ranges throughout Hawaiian Electric’s service territories.
District 5 candidates for Hawaiʻi County Council bring distinct knowledge, experiences to race
With Council Member Matt Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder unable to pursue re-election due to term limits, five political newcomers are competing for the open seat representing the Upper Puna district.
Funding for Keaukaha gym renovations secured after years of dilapidation, deferred maintenance
Construction is expected to begin at the end of 2027, with the renovated Kawānanakoa Gym to be completed by the end of 2028.
UPDATE: Police report portion of Puna-bound lanes on Highway 11 previously closed now open
The earlier closure July 30 was caused by a traffic crash.
AARP commits $139,200 to strengthen communities throughout Hawaiʻi
Grants aim to help residents of all ages, especially older adults, improve how they live, move and stay connected in their neighborhoods through innovative local projects.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for July 31-Aug. 6: Sensory Summer, ‘Chaperone,’ Back to School Horse Adventure, Jerry Garcia Day and more
There’s plenty to do that will seduce your senses during any event you attend throughout the next week on the Big Island. Check out our top 10 things to do for July 31-Aug. 6 now!
Police arrest, charge two Mountain View men on drug and firearm offenses
Shane Dacuycuy and Raymond Adrian were charged with multiple drug and firearm offenses following executed search warrants by Hawaiʻi Police Department Vice Division and Homeland Security Investigations.
Future Hawaiian Homestead hub secures state funding for design, initial site preparation in Panaʻewa
State Sen. Lorraine Inouye announced the release of $350,000 for the Panaʻewa Hub, which is being developed by the Keaukaha Panaʻewa Farmers Association.
45-year-old arrested with 1.75 pounds of cocaine at public park in Hilo
Michael Bratt was charged with two counts of first-degree attempted promotion of a dangerous drug, two counts of first-degree promotion of a dangerous drug, and promoting a controlled substance in a public park.
High surf advisory canceled for Big island
The east swell being generated from now-Tropical Depression Fausto fell below advisory levels on Wednesday morning and will continue to decline throughout the day.
Speed limit along portion of Pūʻainakō Street Extension in Hilo reduced to 45 mph
The change from 55 mph to 45 mph, which begins July 29, will be for the portion of Pūʻainakō from Komohana Street to a half-mile east of Wilder Road.
Big Island youth sports teams represent Hawaiʻi in national tournaments this summer
The Pilipaʻa Elite 16 Boys volleyball team competed the largest national tournament in the U.S. earlier this month and the Gold Coast Junior Little League softball team played in the West Region Tournament.
Episode 52 of lava fountaining in ongoing episodic Kīlauea summit eruption ends
The most recent episode of molten rock geyser activity within Halemaʻumaʻu Crater confined to Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park ended following 7.5 hours of continuous fountaining.
Episode 52 of ongoing episodic Kīlauea summit eruption starts with 100-foot lava fountains
The latest episode of molten rock geysers within Halemaʻumaʻu Crater of the Big Island volcano began shortly after 7 p.m. July 28 following precursory activity that started the night before.
