East Hawai‘i News
Permanent Child & Family Service facility to expand essential support and resources for Hawaiʻi Island
Child & Family Service will offer more access to domestic violence support, comprehensive sexual abuse treatment, mental health counseling, and other family-centered resources.
Vital Boxing empowers Puna youth with free training, competitive events
On Saturday, Vital Boxing hosted the first annual “Battle in Puna,” giving young athletes from Big Island, Oʻahu and California a chance to showcase their skills in a USA Boxing Hawaiʻi event.
UPDATE 2: Hawaiian Electric ends public safety power shutoff watch; no outages implemented
Wind speeds decreased below advisory levels and humidity is increasing out of hazardous ranges throughout Hawaiian Electric’s service territories.
District 5 candidates for Hawaiʻi County Council bring distinct knowledge, experiences to race
With Council Member Matt Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder unable to pursue re-election due to term limits, five political newcomers are competing for the open seat representing the Upper Puna district.
Funding for Keaukaha gym renovations secured after years of dilapidation, deferred maintenance
Construction is expected to begin at the end of 2027, with the renovated Kawānanakoa Gym to be completed by the end of 2028.
UPDATE: Police report portion of Puna-bound lanes on Highway 11 previously closed now open
The earlier closure July 30 was caused by a traffic crash.
AARP commits $139,200 to strengthen communities throughout Hawaiʻi
Grants aim to help residents of all ages, especially older adults, improve how they live, move and stay connected in their neighborhoods through innovative local projects.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for July 31-Aug. 6: Sensory Summer, ‘Chaperone,’ Back to School Horse Adventure, Jerry Garcia Day and more
There’s plenty to do that will seduce your senses during any event you attend throughout the next week on the Big Island. Check out our top 10 things to do for July 31-Aug. 6 now!
Police arrest, charge two Mountain View men on drug and firearm offenses
Shane Dacuycuy and Raymond Adrian were charged with multiple drug and firearm offenses following executed search warrants by Hawaiʻi Police Department Vice Division and Homeland Security Investigations.
Future Hawaiian Homestead hub secures state funding for design, initial site preparation in Panaʻewa
State Sen. Lorraine Inouye announced the release of $350,000 for the Panaʻewa Hub, which is being developed by the Keaukaha Panaʻewa Farmers Association.
45-year-old arrested with 1.75 pounds of cocaine at public park in Hilo
Michael Bratt was charged with two counts of first-degree attempted promotion of a dangerous drug, two counts of first-degree promotion of a dangerous drug, and promoting a controlled substance in a public park.
High surf advisory canceled for Big island
The east swell being generated from now-Tropical Depression Fausto fell below advisory levels on Wednesday morning and will continue to decline throughout the day.
Speed limit along portion of Pūʻainakō Street Extension in Hilo reduced to 45 mph
The change from 55 mph to 45 mph, which begins July 29, will be for the portion of Pūʻainakō from Komohana Street to a half-mile east of Wilder Road.
Big Island youth sports teams represent Hawaiʻi in national tournaments this summer
The Pilipaʻa Elite 16 Boys volleyball team competed the largest national tournament in the U.S. earlier this month and the Gold Coast Junior Little League softball team played in the West Region Tournament.
Episode 52 of lava fountaining in ongoing episodic Kīlauea summit eruption ends
The most recent episode of molten rock geyser activity within Halemaʻumaʻu Crater confined to Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park ended following 7.5 hours of continuous fountaining.
Episode 52 of ongoing episodic Kīlauea summit eruption starts with 100-foot lava fountains
The latest episode of molten rock geysers within Halemaʻumaʻu Crater of the Big Island volcano began shortly after 7 p.m. July 28 following precursory activity that started the night before.
New reports document energy priorities, concerns of Puna, Kaʻū residents
Reports by Vibrant Hawaiʻi and KōCreate examine energy affordability, power outages, household preparedness, renewable energy development, community participation, protection of ʻāina and cultural resources as well as benefits residents expect from future energy investments.
Hawaiʻi County announces Science Night at Keaʻau Armory
The free event will feature activities related to science, technology, engineering and math as well as hands-on experiments, space and astronomy exploration and more.
McBride joins Vulcans sports medicine staff
McBride brings to the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo team more than a decade of athletic training experience in professional hockey and collegiate athletics.
Rancin’s wish comes true: Pepe‘ekeo teen receives $10K to help with college tuition
Hawai‘i Island 17-year-old living with leukemia presents check from Make-A-Wish Hawai‘i to University of Hawai‘i at Hilo cashier’s office, taking inspiring step toward future in engineering,
