East Hawaii News
Big Island weekly lane closures: Nov. 5-11
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced weekly lane closures for Nov. 5-11.
Police investigating pedestrian fatality in Kea‘au
The man was transported to Hilo Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead at 11:07 p.m. The victim is unknown at this time.
What the 64% of Big Island voters who have yet to cast ballots for Nov. 8 Election need to know
Have you voted yet? There’s only three days left to turn in your ballot to be counted. The deadline is 7 p.m. on Nov. 8.
Traffic Alert: Hilo-bound lanes of Highway 11 closed between Old Volcano Road and Highway 139
The closure occurred around 9 p.m. Nov. 4 and is expected to last the next several hours.
Ocean View man charged with assault of 3-year-old boy in critical condition
The child was transported from Kona Community Hospital to Kapiolani Medical Center on Oʻahu, where he remains in critical condition.
Governor’s Race: Both candidates have served the state as lieutenant governor
The 2022 race for governor features two men who each have served the state as lieutenant governor.
Alert level for Mauna Loa erupting remains at yellow (advisory), despite the hype
There’s a whole lot of warning going on when no warnings have been issued.
Noise advisory: Active-duty Army training to be conducted in Hilo
Army units will conduct training Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 5-6, at Keaukaha Military Reservation.
Unbeaten UH-Hilo women’s soccer ranked No. 1 in NCAA Division II West
As PacWest champs, the Vulcans already have one of three automatic qualifying bids for the six-team NCAA Division II Women’s Soccer Championships bracket.
Puna man indicted on possession of unserialized AR-15 style rifle, live green-tipped ammunition
Ku Manuia, 29 of Puna, was indicted today on charges of felon in possession of firearms and ammunition and ghost gun offenses.
County Council and housing office divided on how to use new funding for homeless problem
The county’s housing office says the way to deal with the problem is: housing, housing, housing. The County Council understands housing is a component of the solution but says it’s not the only one.
Pōhai Mālama Care Center is pausing operations in Hilo
The 12-bed inpatient hospice facility in Hilo will take a tactical pause on all inpatient hospice care operations beginning on Nov. 18, 2022
County Council passes first reading of gun bill with a few amendments
The bill proposes several “sensitive places” where carrying a licensed firearm, concealed or not, would be prohibited on the Big Island.
Hawai’i Radiologic Associates in Kona and Hilo abruptly closed — leaving patients in the dark
Clients with appointments and patients waiting for results of ultrasounds, mammograms and other imaging services say they have been left in the dark by the for-profit company, Hawai’i Radiologic Associates.
Six Big Island nonprofits recommended for $400,000 in County stewardship grants
The grant money would come from a special Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Maintenance Fund.
Pāhala Public & School Library to reopen Nov. 1 after repairs from earthquake damage
The BIg Island library had been closed temporarily due to damage caused by the Oct. 14 earthquakes on Mauna Loa’s flanks.
5th Pink Out Color Run in Hilo supports breast cancer survivors and thrivers
The event, sponsored by KBIG-FM in partnership with the American Cancer Society, also raises awareness and funds for the fight against breast cancer.
Yes, those were witches you saw paddling around Hilo Bay
Pointy hats and other witchy wardrobe were the norm. Even a skeleton and a glittery orange-and-black spider were part of the festivities.
Fire at single-family home in Pāhoa causes estimated $375,000 in damage
There were no occupants found in the home, according to the Hawaiʻi Fire Department.
