East Hawaii News
UH-Hilo basketball teams to cap opening week with Vulcan Madness
The free event will feature a three-point shooting contest and dunk contest showcase along with other games, contests and giveaways.
Souza, Cruz named KTA Super Stores Superstars of the Week
KTA highlights one male and one female Vulcan athlete each week for their standout performances the prior week.
ALERT: Hawaiian Electric asks Big Island customers to reduce electricity use
Customers are asked to reduce their power usage from 5-9 p.m. tonight.
UH-Hilo women’s soccer remains at No. 9 in national rankings
UH-Hilo also remains at the No. 2 spot in the West Region rankings.
Next Foodie Trek event with Mayor Roth this week
These monthly events are intended to encourage a healthy lifestyle while giving folks the chance to chat with the mayor about anything and everything Big Island.
Hawaiʻi County Council approves proposals and priorities for 2023 State Legislature
The Hawai‘i County Council is making sure its voice is heard during the upcoming session of the Hawai‘i State Legislature.
Deadline to register for Downtown Hilo Christmas Light Parade is Oct. 21
The parade will be held on Nov. 26 at 6 p.m. and feature live holiday music by marching bands from Keaʻau High, Waiākea High, Hilo Intermediate and Hilo High.
Public asked to weigh in on update project for Hawai‘i County zoning, subdivision codes
Zoning and subdivision codes. Sounds boring, right?
Alert: Triennial training exercise of simulated disaster to be held Oct. 19 at Hilo Airport
The triennial exercise tests the Hilo Airport’s personnel response procedures and capabilities outlined in the Airport Emergency Plan during a disaster.
Vulcan Challenge raises more than $160,000 for UH-Hilo athletics programs
The University of Hawai‘i at Hilo is 2-0 when it comes to meeting its fundraising goals in the Vulcan Challenge.
Motorcyclist dies after rear-ending truck in Hilo; second Big Island traffic fatality on Sunday
The operator of the 2019 Honda motorcycle was unresponsive at the scene. He was transported to the Hilo Medical Center where he was pronounced dead at 6:14 p.m. on Oct. 16.
Traffic Alert Update: Kanoelehua Avenue has been reopened Sunday night
Motorists are advised to avoid Kanoelehua Avenue between Lanikaula Street and Kawili Street in Hilo until about 9 p.m Sunday due to a traffic crash.
Community meeting scheduled to discuss proposed improvements at Waiākea Uka Park in Hilo
The meeting will focus on the draft environmental assessment for implementation of the Waiākea Uka Park Master Plan.
Firefighters extinguish blaze at structure in Puna
Fire personnel were able to extinguish the blaze by midnight.
Hawaiian Home Lands to offer revocable permits for three 100-acre parcels in Honomū
The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands will offer revocable permits for three 100-acre parcels in Homonū as part of a pilot program.
Neighbors of overcrowded jail in residential area of Hilo want it relocated
Originally called the Hilo County Jail, Hawai‘i Community Correctional Center in Hilo started out as an 11-cell jailhouse built in the 1890s.
Portion of Pāhala Post Office closed because of earthquake damage
Two earthquakes that rattled the Big Island on Friday also caused damage to the Pāhala Post Office, forcing it to close its retail lobby indefinitely.
Panaʻewa Rainforest Zoo in Hilo closed because of power outage
Those planning to visit a zoo in Hilo today unfortunately will have to reschedule their trip.
High surf advisory canceled
The high surf advisory for the Big Island’s north-facing shores is no longer in effect.
