East Hawaii News
Hilo man indicted in Puna shooting
Jarret Kaneshiro faces several charges, including second-degree attempted murder.
Police looking for 17-year-old runaway
The Hawaiʻi Police Department says Kaiea Fleming-White was last seen Sept. 11 in Hilo.
UH-Hilo’s Hamada named PacWest Player of the Week for Oct. 10-16
Hamada has four goals and eight points so far this season, placing him third on the UH-Hilo squad.
Hawaiian Electric again asks Big Island customers to reduce electricity use
For the second day in a row, Hawaiian Electric is asking its Big Island customers to limit their use of electricity.
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.
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.
