East Hawai‘i News

Enjoy the great outdoors or cool air-conditioned spaces during the wide range of upcoming events and activities around the Big Island.

Big Island Relayers are a force of their own, fighting the dark side that is cancer; event celebrating survivors, honoring caregivers and remembering those we lost is July 18 at its new site of Edith Kanakaʻole Tennis Stadium in Hilo.

The most recent lava fountaining episode within Halemaʻumaʻu Crater ended abruptly at 4:46 p.m. July 15 after 8.1 hours.

Kawika Souza and Gary Dias-Souza were arrested and charged in connection to an attempted murder of a man in Pāʻauilo last Friday, according to the Hawaiʻi Police Department.

Nonprofit Friends group — dedicated to supporting the Big Island national park’s interpretive, educational and conservation efforts — was granted $150,000 from the National Park Foundation and $25,000 was donated by Helen Wright to support transformative Guardians of the Trails.

Kūpuna Watch is designed to promote safety awareness, strengthen communication between police and residents and support efforts to keep neighborhoods safe, particularly for seniors.

Next episode most likely to begin July 11 or 12; however, Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports deflation began Saturday morning at the summit, and if that trend continues, fountaining could be pushed back.

Remember: Lane closure schedules can change without notice and are weather permitting.

Salvation Army Hawaiian and Pacific Islands Division will collect back-to-school supplies at Kona and Hilo Walmart stores; nonprofit also hosting Christmas in July campaign with iconic Red Kettles ringing out at the Kona store to collect donations for families in need.

There once again is a unique variety of events and activities coming up during the next week, promising a ton of fun for keiki to kūpuna; check out our top 10 things to do on the Big Island now!

Motorists were previously asked the evening of July 8 to avoid the area after one lane was closed because of a traffic crash.

A collaboration between state, county, and community leaders brings new energy into the revitalization of the historic shoreline road.

Soccer, basketball and volleyball coaches, staffs invite youth to learn and gain skills during several events starting later in July and running through early August.

Plenty of clouds persist in several locations, but not much rain expected to impact any celebrations; however, some spots around the Big Island are seeing breezy conditions, so practicing your best fire safety skills will be even more important to make sure fires don’t ignite.

The renovations will cause the Performing Arts Center to close from January 2027 to August 2027.

Kai Kawelo oversees both Hilo post offices, which includes 109 employees serving 5,000 P.O. boxes and 41 routes with more than 23,000 deliveries.

The project is located between Ohea and Pūʻainakō streets in Hilo and includes installation of concrete sidewalks, drainage improvements, retaining walls, curb ramps, driveway reconstruction and utility adjustment/relocation.

Portion of Bayfront Highway in Hilo, between Pauahi Street and Wailuku Bridge, as well as part of Māmalahoa Highway, from Niu Street to Kaʻalāiki Road, in Nāʻālehu will be closed at different times.

Hawai‘i, the 50th state, reached a golden anniversary June 27: Episode 50 of the ongoing episodic summit eruption at Kīlauea volcano on the Big Island; the north vent served up a 1,030-foot lava fountain, the tallest since Episode 43.

This year’s celebrations have even more significance as the United States celebrates its 250th birthday; July 4 festivities will include rodeos, parades and community events such as a 5K run/walk/roll in salute of veterans, drag races, a car show, keiki activities, poolside parties, plenty of food, live music, a rubber duckie race and a lot more.