East Hawaii News
Update: 77-year-old man last seen more than a year ago found in good health on O’ahu
Poole was last seen April 9 on Pāhoa Village Road on the Big Island.
Update: Kīlauea turns in bit of overtime before abruptly clocking out to end Episode 22
Most recent eruptive episode of the ongoing eruption in Halemaʻumaʻu Crater within Kaluapele, the summit caldera of the Big Island volcano, ended at 3:29 p.m. Friday, 10 hours and 16 minutes after another awesome display of high fountaining began.
Hawaiʻi County holds reintegration resource fair to support inmates; help reduce repeat offenders
Inmates were connected to support systems that they can access after release during Hawaiʻi County’s first reintegration resource fair.
Volcano Watch: What lurks beneath; learning from lava ooze outs
Dive beneath the solidified crust on the Halemaʻumaʻu Crater floor in this week’s edition of “Volcano Watch” to explore the complicated mix of molten material below.
Admission fees back on the table for Pana‘ewa Rainforest Zoo & Gardens
Public hearing scheduled for 5 p.m. June 3 at Aging and Disability Resource Center in Hilo for community to learn about and weigh in on revised proposed zoo entry costs and updated fee schedule for Panaʻewa Equestrian Center.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for May 16-22: Kahuku Kōnane Challenge, Robert Cazimero live, World Bee Day, The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride and more
We know it’s graduation season, so a lot of you will soon be busy celebrating the success of a newly minted high school grad or fresh college degree holder in the family with every ouce of pomp and circumstance you can muster. So how about treating your grad to a new experience or special event as part of your gift in honor of them reaching a major milestone.
Keaʻau man orders several charges, arrest in drive-thru after allegedly threatening to kill acquaintance
40-year-old John Juan-Malak Taliauli faces charges including first-degree terroristic threatening, place to keep: pistols or revolvers, third-degree promotion of a dangerous drug (fentanyl), plus others. He remains in custody and was ordered to appear May 15 for a preliminary hearing in the case.
Water will to be turned off in Hilo, Keaukaha Friday night
Affected customers will have little to no water pressure from 10 p.m. Friday until 4 a.m. Saturday while the Department of Water replaces a valve.
Fraud expert aims to educate community in Pāhoa this Thursday
AARP elder fraud expert Paul Greenwood, a former deputy district attorney, will be hosting a free “Fight Fraud Together” presentation beginning at 10 a.m. at the Pāhoa Neighborhood Facility.
Roll up your sleeves and save lives: Donate at upcoming Blood Bank of Hawai‘i Hilo drive
The nonprofit blood bank was founded in 1941 and is committed to providing a safe and reliable supply of blood, blood products and related transfusion services to Hawai‘i’s patients. Make your appointment to donate today!
Update: Hawaiʻi firefighters contained Honokaʻa brush fire
Hawaiʻi Fire Department reported the brush fire that occurred earlier today was contained in Honokaʻa
Update: Lava fountains make a short, special appearance for Mother’s Day
Episode 21 of the ongoing episodic eruption of Halemaʻumaʻu Crater at Kaluapele, the Big Island volcano’s summit caldera, ended at 8:34 p.m. Sunday, on Mother’s Day 2025.
Scheduled Hawai‘i Island lane closures on state roadways for May 11-16
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.
U.S. Coast Guard medevacs captain from fishing vessel offshore East Hawai‘i
The 68-year-old man had been suffering from severe symptoms from some kind of illness, such as abdominal pain and fever, for 10 days before he called watchstanders at Joint Rescue Coordination Center Honolulu on May 6.
It’s all about Mom: Mother’s Day events happening around the Big Island
From brunches to concerts, shopping opportunities and even singing telegrams plus an aerial arts pop-up class, there should be something to do that will have Mom calling all her friends later to brag about her awesome family.
New dormitory to provide stability for young women in tough situations to attend college
Project Hawaiʻi is seeking partners willing to facilitate wellness and skills workshops, volunteers for meal drives and monetary donations to help with the opening and sustainability of its new college dorm.
Volcano Watch: 20 episodes and counting — lava fountains continue in Kaluapele
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory remains steadfast and vigilant as lava fountaining episodes continue at the summit of the Big Island’s Kīlauea volcano, maintaining its monitoring and livestreaming of the volcano to document the eruption’s evolution, inform hazard assessments and apprise the public of ongoing volcanic activity.
New toll-free number to report electricity outages on Hawai‘i Island
Number, which replaces the former reporting phone number, is part of Hawaiian Electric’s new system that is meant to ease and expedite outage reporting on the island.
Mobile vendors sought to offer concessions at various Hawaiʻi County parks
Prospective bidders must file a notice of intent to bid on or before 2 p.m. May 15 to the county finance director on a form provided by the director, through Public Purchase, an e-procurement system.
Schatz hosts statewide telephone town hall meeting May 8
The Hawai‘i Democrat will give constituents an update about his work in the U.S. Senate, take questions and also hear concerns. The meeting is at noon, but those who plan to attend need to sign up online to get a call to join the conversation.
