East Hawaii News
Rainbow Friends Animal Sanctuary seeks donations to help upgrade water system
A generous donor has offered to match any size donation up to $5,000 through Feb. 29 so the sanctuary can keep the animals in need it shelters hydrated.
Business Monday: Give your Valentine the experience of a tree-to-chocolate tour at Lavaloha
The 1,000-acre cacao and coffee farm nestled about 5 miles above Hilo, just a 10 minute drive up Aumauulu Road from downtown, on the gentle slopes of Mauna Kea on the Big Island, invites guests to experience the entire process from tree to tasty treat.
Big Island police renew request for information about nearly 40-year-old unsolved Hilo murder
Detectives from Hawai‘i Police Department’s Unsolved Homicides Unit received new information from witnesses regarding an unknown man who was seen arguing with 26-year-old Lynn Ebisuzaki some time prior to her death in May 1987 at a church in the 1800 block of Kino‘ole Street.
County Council drives ahead with new funding bill for study to identify alternate routes in Puna
The goal of the study and any future infrastructure, which is not a part of the proposed funding measure, is to find where other roadways could be placed in the district to help alleviate the longstanding issue of traffic congestion and increase capacity for evacuation in the event of a natural disaster and emergency response.
Top 20 things to do on Big Island for Feb. 8-14: Chinese New Year, Valentine’s events abound, but don’t miss annual Wiliwili Festival and more
Looking for a fun way to celebrate Lunar New Year? Need a date idea for your Valentine? We’ve got you covered.
Big Island police ask for help with locating 16-year-old repeat runaway
Andon was previously located in good health Dec. 9; however, shortly after being placed in a youth residential facility later that day, he ran away again.
Mountain View woman charged with attempted assault of police officer after incident where she repeatedly tried to bite him
36-year-old Florelynn Ito also faces several drug charges after Big Island police executed a search warrant on her Toyota Tacoma.
Business Monday: Tee up for a round under the cosmic neon glow at Black Light Mini Golf Hilo
The Big Island’s newest and only indoor miniature golf course is now open to play through, featuring 18 holes inspired by different games.
Journey Through the Universe returns for 20th year to inspire Big Island students
The weeklong education and outreach program is aimed at expanding science literacy and inspiring students in grades 3-12 to explore the fields of science, technology, engineering and math through classroom presentations, career panels, public events and more.
New hospital, medical campus project in Puna moving forward
The health care facilities, which will be located just north of Pāhoa on Highway 130, is being built by the nonprofit Puna Community Medical Center Foundation and will include not just a 25-bed hospital with emergency and other services, but also a women’s health center, dental clinic and The Dane Silva Hawaiian Healing Center.
IVF World Sprint Championship canoe races coming back to Big Island in August
The international canoe racing event to be hosted in Hilo promises to be a showcase of competitive excellence and the vibrant culture of Hawaiʻi.
Top 20 things to do on Big Island for Feb. 1-7: 31st Waimea Cherry Blossom Heritage Festival, Malasada 5K and Spring Festa, live music, Kona Icon 2024 auditions, comedian Augie Tulba and much more
The first week of February 2024 is once again packed full of events for the whole family.
Update: High bacteria count notification canceled for Onekahakaha Beach swimming area in Hilo
Water sample retesting results show that enterococci levels no longer exceed the threshold level.
Hawai‘i Police Department hosts second annual HI-PAL T-ball tournament
A total of 19 teams participated in the two-day tournament Jan. 27-28 at Kawananakoa Gym in the Keaukaha community of Hilo, with the Lincoln Wreckers Gold clinching first place and the West Side Hammers scoring second.
Update 4: Hawaiian Electric lifts request to conserve electricity following rolling outages
The utility’s combustion turbine units Kanoelehua CT-1 and Puna CT-3, which normally supply about 32 megawatts of power, tripped offline this morning, resulting in the need to load shed and force the rolling outages around the island.
Hawai‘i Fire Department responds to fire at Hawaiian Electric substation in Kea‘au
Firefighters arrived at the scene in Kea‘au just before 7 p.m. Jan. 29 and discovered the fire in a 40-foot container that housed an electric generator and power transformers.
Aloha Billy: Family, friends, community gather to celebrate life, legacy of former Hawai‘i County Mayor Billy Kenoi
There were no formal speakers, but there was plenty of laughter, hugs, music and food, with a few tears; it was almost like a family reunion of sorts, exactly how Kenoi’s youngest sister Kina Kenoi Sai said her brother would have wanted it.
Update: Missing Idaho visitor found safe in Puna
The 45-year-old was last seen Thursday on Kanoelehua Avenue in Hilo before being located on Saturday.
Proposed short-term rental rules on Big Island met with overwhelming opposition
More than 100 people submitted written testimony and dozens more turned out in person or via Zoom on Tuesday during a Hawai’i County Council committee meeting voicing concerns about a three-bill package aimed at ensuring all transient accommodation rentals on the island are operating safely, legally and under the same set of standards.
Top 20 things to do on Big Island for Jan. 25-31: Celebrate the life of former Hawai‘i County Mayor Billy Kenoi, see ‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest,’ honor Ellison Onizuka and more
The Big Island will have the chance this weekend to bid aloha to former Hawai’i County Mayor William “Billy” Kenoi, who died 3 years ago after battling cancer, during a special celebration of life in Hilo. That’s just one of the many events and activities happening around the island during the next week.
