East Hawaii News
Portion of Manono Street in Hilo to be closed for utility work
Hawaiian Electric crews will be removing and replacing a utility pole near Hawai‘i Community College.
Hilo’s beloved Christmas lights parade was back after being canceled in 2020 and 2021
The East Hawai’i Lions Club spearheaded the festivities of Christmas music, colorful lights and family fun.
3rd Circuit Court seeks independent grand jury counsel in Hilo and Kona
Those appointed will serve a one-year term as an advisor to members of the jury in regard to matters brought before it.
Hikers warned not to trespass in East Hawai‘i’s Narnia without a permit or hunting license
The Department of Land and Natural Resources is working to curb illegal hiking in an area known as Narnia.
N2 Dance presents ‘Willy Moon and the C.H.O.C.O.L.A.T.E. Factory’
The production is scheduled for Dec. 1 and 2 at Hilo’s historic Palace Theater.
Volcano Watch: What are the Volcano Alert Level and Aviation Color Code?
The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory sets the two designations for volcanoes in Hawaii and American Samoa.
Puna man charged with terroristic threatening and firearms offenses
The charges against Rodney Kaʻahu, 45, stem from an incident that occurred on Nov. 21, 2022 in the Leilani Estates subdivision.
Hilo Christmas parade returns in full glory on Nov. 26
A glorious glow of thousands of twinkling and steadily shining bright lights will again bathe Downtown Hilo in holiday spirit on Saturday with the return of a yuletide tradition.A glorious glow of thousands of twinkling and steadily shining bright lights will again bathe Downtown Hilo in holiday spirit on Saturday with the return of a yuletide tradition.
Wastewater discharge into Puhi Bay in Hilo prompts advisory
The public is advised to remain out of waters from Puhi Bay to Onekahakaha until warning signs have been removed.
UPDATE: Dangerously large breaking waves of 20 to 30 feet now forecast through Saturday night for parts of Big Island
The dangerous surf coincides with strong to gale-force winds and spring high tide.
Dry October for Big Island ends with much needed precipitation and return of rainbow season
Despite the start of the wet season at the beginning of October, several locations on the Big Island remained dry for a good chunk of the month.
Pāhoa man arrested, charged following reported shooting incident in Puna
Kiha Rodney Stone Kaahu faces several charges including first-degree terroristic threatening and ownership or possession of firearm prohibited.
New video shares tips for visiting Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park during busy holidays
From Thanksgiving through January is the park’s busiest time of the year.
Hawaiian Electric asks Big Island customers to again reduce electricity use
The utility company says the need for conservation is being prompted by the unexpected loss of several of its large generators.
Strong northeast winds, significant north swell possible on Thanksgiving
You might want to change any plans you have outside on Turkey Day.
Utility pole broken in collision, causing power outage for portion of Hilo
More than 1,000 Hawaiian Electric customers in an area from Wainaku Street to Lanikāula Street were without power following the collision.
Thanksgiving holiday travel for Hawai’i expected to be busier than last year
An estimated 9.7 million residents of Hawai‘i, Alaska and the U.S. West Coast plan to travel for Thanksgiving.
UH-Hilo’s Tait-Jones nets PacWest Player of the Week honor
The sophomore from New Zealand had a monster game against the University of Alaska Anchorage that went into overtime.
Laupāhoehoe Swimming Pool has closed indefinitely due to significant water leak
While Laupāhoehoe Swimming Pool is closed for repairs, patrons are encouraged to utilize the Honokaʻa Swimming Pool during regular hours of operation.
