East Hawaii News
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The high surf advisory for the Big Island’s north-facing shores is no longer in effect.
Big Island prosecutors reviewing case of horse killed by hunter targeting wild pigs in Honomū
The Hawai’i Police Department has referred a mid-September case involving a momma horse shot at night by a hunter targeting wild pigs on private property in Honomu to the prosecutor’s office.
Volcano Watch: Earthquakes and volcanoes, a recipe for preparedness
Feeling occasional earthquakes is part of the experience of living in Hawai‘i, especially on the Island of Hawai‘i.
Decomposed body discovered in Puna identified; manner of death classified as homicide
The man whose decomposing body was discovered earlier this week at a Puna home was a Big Island resident.
Alert: No Tsunami expected after 5.0 earthquake on Big Island’s Mauna Loa
A 5.0 magnitude earthquake occurred at 9:07 a.m. Friday on the southeastern flank of Mauna Loa on the Big Island, but no tsunami is expected, according to the National Weather Service’s Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Honolulu.
Big Island’s Hele-On bus system plagued by aging fleet, supply chain issues
The Hele-On Twitter feed since the beginning of August has been riddled with notices of cancellations and delays.
Hawaiian Electric to conduct aerial line inspections
Big Island residents and visitors might notice the buzz of a helicopter next week as Hawaiian Electric conducts aerial inspections of transmission lines.
The heat is on: Record high temperature recorded in Hilo this week
A new record high temperature of 89 degrees was recorded Monday at Hilo International Airport, surpassing the previous record of 88 degrees set in 1987 and tied in 1988 and 2020.
UH-Hilo women’s soccer moves to No. 9 in NCAA Division II rankings
The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo women’s soccer team remains among the nation’s top 10 squads in the latest United Soccer Coaches NCAA Division II rankings released Tuesday.
Pana‘ewa Rainforest Zoo in Hilo to be temporarily closed to the public
The zoo will be closed Oct. 14 to host third- and fourth-graders from area schools for an educational event.
Police: 18 motorists arrested for DUI
Police continue their pursuit of keeping Big Island roadways safe from motorists who choose to drive under the influence of an intoxicant.
Decomposed body discovered in Puna home
Police think foul play could be involved in the death of a male victim whose badly decomposing body was discovered Tuesday at a Puna home.
Brown water advisory issued for Hilo Bay and Hāmākua Coast
The public is advised to stay out of flood waters and stormwater runoff because of possible overflowing cesspools, sewer, manholes, pesticides, animal fecal matter, dead animals, pathogens, chemicals and associated flood debris.
UH-Hilo junior libero Hoke surpasses 1,000 career digs
Tani Hoke of Kailua, O‘ahu, is currently ranked at No. 2 in the Pacific West Conference.
Weekly road closures for Oct. 8-14
The state Department of Transportation issued its weekly list of road and lane closures for Oct. 8-14.
COVID boosters, flu shots available during Walmart Wellness Day
As flu season approaches and COVID-19 continues to infect — and re-infect — people throughout the islands, Walmart is offering a chance for Big Island residents to protect themselves.
