East Hawaii News

Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park reports heavy traffic on Highway 11 between Puna and Kāʻu due to the current Halemaʻumaʻu eruption.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Jeremy Rios was later apprehended and arrested for assault, burglary and outstanding warrants.

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.

The new state funds complement a previous private donation of $25 million from Marc and Lynne Benioff, longtime champions of heath care and quality care for all who live on the Big Island. Construction of Keaʻau Benioff Medical Center is estimated to be completed in 2028.

Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting. Check to see if any of the planned closures will impact your commute during the next week.

Construction will begin next week for a new play court that will become the hub for events, sports and programs for the communities of Papaʻaloa, Laupāhoehoe and Nīnole on the Big Island.

15th annual ‘Abstract Only’ art exhibit seeks entries from Hawai’i and Shanghai in first-of-its-kind cultural exchange: ‘Art knows no borders, and artistic wealth should belong to everyone,’ Shanghai Abstract Painting Society President Xu Demin said in the call for submissions.

Record-setting lava fountain and plume heights were reached during Episode 23 of the Kīlauea summit caldera eruption. Given increasing airborne hazards associated with each new eruptive episode, Hawaiian Volcano Observatory is changing its episode notification types.