East Hawaii News
Hawaiʻi Sustainability Summit names top policy priorities for 2023
The summit aimed to break down silos and drive shared priority agreements that can catalyze sweeping policy shifts for all of the islands.
Police: 15 motorists arrested for DUI
Two of the drivers were involved in traffic accidents. Five were younger than 21.
New Hawaiʻi County Council sworn in Monday
The new Council was inaugurated and sworn in during the Hawai‘i County Inaugural Ceremony on Monday afternoon at the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium in Hilo.
Bananarama Bakery in Pāhoa to host anniversary, grand opening celebration
The celebration is Dec. 10-12 and will feature sales, discounts, giveaways and some surprises.
New Hawai’i County Council to be sworn in Monday
The Hawai‘i County Inaugural Ceremony is at noon Monday at the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium in Hilo.
Hawai’i Care Choices to host free Season of Light celebration
Hawaiian Santa and one of his elves will make a special appearance during this year’s Season of Light celebration hosted by Hawai‘i Care Choices.
Fire hydrant flow test scheduled along Kapi‘olani Street in Hilo
Customers are advised to refrain from washing clothes and store a container of water for their drinking needs until the supply of water is restored to normal.
Tokunaga, Retsky earn All-American status
Tokunaga and Retsky were both named to the Division 2 Conference Commissioners Association All-America Third Team. Tokunaga also was named a United Soccer Coaches Division II All-America First Team selection.
Four Vulcans named to United Soccer Coaches All-West Region teams
Fifth-year seniors Grace VerHage and Daelenn Tokunaga landed First Team selections, while Jodi Lillie and Teani Arakawa were named to the Second Team.
Public invited to experience a World of Magic at Hilo’s historic Palace Theater
The free performance will feature magician Alexander the Amazing, contortionist Artemis and young music talents from Puna Taiko.
Firefighters respond to structure fire in Orchidland
Police and fire inspectors are investigating to determine the cause of the fire.
Mauna Loa Eruption Day 4: Lava flow slows; now week is earliest to reach Saddle Road
There are two active flows on the Northeast Rift Zone of the volcano.
Art meets climate change activism in “Deliquesce” exhibit
An opening reception is scheduled Friday for the new exhibit at East Hawai‘i Cultural Center in Downtown Hilo.
David, Chung reflect on their time serving on Hawai‘i County Council
The former chairwoman and vice chairman of the Council both served nearly a decade before being term-limited.
Mauna Loa Eruption Day 3: Roth issues emergency rule pertaining to parking, walking on Saddle Road
Two people were injured Tuesday night re-entering the roadway from the shoulder lane.
Mauna Loa Eruption Day 3: Planning underway for possible closure of Saddle Road
Lava was just 3.6 miles Wednesday morning from the Big Island’s main thoroughfare from east to west.
Action 4 Animals to host Howling Meowing Holidays adoption event
The adoption event will give people an opportunity to meet some wonderful cats and dogs that are longing for their forever homes.
Big Island’s new attraction: Mauna Loa spewing red-glowing lava against black skies
A steady stream of vehicles flowed nearly 35 miles Monday night from the upper Kaʻūmana area of Hilo to Gilbert Kahele Recreation Area to see Mother Nature in action on Mauna Loa.
The Food Basket wants to help alleviate some holiday stress by feeding the community
The food bank will host four emergency food distribution events islandwide in December.
Fire hydrant flow test scheduled along portion of Pu‘u‘eo Street in Hilo
Water customers in the area might experience slightly discolored and turbid water for several hours after the test.
