East Hawaii News
UH-Hilo women’s soccer defeated in OT in second round of NCAA Division II West Regional
The back-to-back Pacific West Conference Champion Vulcans end their season at 13-1-3 overall.
Reactivation period for some driver’s licenses to end
On Dec. 1, all drivers with licenses that expired from March 16, 2022, through Nov. 30, 2021, will be required to apply for a new license.
Can invasive gorse help lower feed costs on the Big Island? A UH Hilo study may find out
At the University of Hawai’i at Hilo Farm in Pana’ewa, a new study in the works that would take a stab at trying to cull the scourge that is invasive gorse by investigating if it could make a viable feed for livestock.
Hawai’i Island Veterans Day Parade returned with smiling faces and American flags waving
The Hawai‘i Island Veterans Day Parade returned live after taking two years off because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and people from around the island turned out for the festivities.
Volcano Watch: Volcanoes of American Samoa
Ta‘ū volcano in American Samoa experienced volcanic unrest in the form of an earthquake swarm that was felt throughout the Manuʻa Islands (Ofu-Olosega and Ta‘ū Islands) from late July through early September 2022.
Big Island weekly lane closures: Nov. 12-18
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced weekly lane closures for Nov. 5-11.
UH-Hilo men’s basketball to officially kick off 2022-23 season
The Vulcans open the season at 6:30 p.m. tonight against Southwestern Assemblies of God University-American Indian College at the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium in Hilo.
Update: Police found missing 14-year-old boy in good health
Aiden Becker was last seen the night of Nov. 10.
Hawai‘i Island Veterans Day Parade returns live this weekend
The parade will feature 90 units as it winds from Wailoa State Recreation Area throughout downtown Hilo and back.
Laupāhoehoe Point Road to be closed for repairs
Work will include repairing/restoring damaged concrete bridge railings and roadway improvements.
Police seek three wanted Puna men
Anyone with information about the whereabouts of these individuals is asked to contact the Police Department.
Have you seen this missing Honolulu man?
Donald James Sniffin, who is originally from Hilo, has been missing since September.
Pāhoa park renamed after beloved Big Island mayor Billy Kenoi who died of cancer
More than 150 people gathered Wednesday at the Pāhoa park to celebrate the legacy and life of the former Hawai‘i County mayor, Billy Kenois
Police seek public’s help locating missing Hilo man in possible need of medical attention
Skye Harris, 45, was last seen on Nov. 8 around 2:30 a.m. on Anela Street in Hilo wearing a white T-shirt and light-colored shorts.
Hear ye, hear ye! First Honoka‘a Renaissance Faire cometh
The all-day faire will host an array of wondrous sights from local artisans peddling crafted wares and meals, medieval-themed games for all ages, a garden for parched guests to refresh themselves with mead or ale, and a stage with arts.
Traffic light maintenance scheduled for portion of Kamehameha Avenue in Hilo
Hawai’i County Department of Public Works Traffic Division personnel will be re-wiring the traffic lights at the intersection of Mānono Street, Lihiwai Street and Kamehameha Avenue.
No. 1 seed UH-Hilo to host first, second rounds of NCAA Division II Women’s Soccer West Regional
With the No. 1 seed in the West Region, the Vulcans could theoretically host five NCAA Division II Women’s Soccer Championship matches.
Hawai‘i Police Department’s Capt. Amon-Wilkins honored with Haweo Award
Capt. Rio Amon-Wilkins is commander of the Area I Criminal Investigation Division, which is comprised of the Juvenile Aid Section, Vice Section, Criminal Investigation Section and Crime Lab.
Public assistance needed to find 14-year-old runaway boy from Hilo
Kawika Hassard was last seen in the 1700 block of Kino‘ole Street in Hilo on Nov. 2 at about 9 p.m., wearing a black T-shirt, jeans and slippers.
County winding down Emergency Rental Assistance Program
All financial assistance approved moving forward will be prioritized, and funds will be disbursed to households facing eviction, utility shutoff or who have an unemployed adult and are at risk of homelessness.
