East Hawaii News

The community is cordially invited to a tea party picnic in the park this weekend in Hilo.

A group dedicated to managing and preserving nearly 33,000 acres of native montane rain forest on the windward slopes of Maunakea, including the endangered birds that live there, is asking the community to assist with its efforts by donating to the cause.

It takes dedication, effort and sweat — and they have all of them in abundance.

The University of Hawai‘i at Hilo women’s soccer team set the benchmark last year, laying claim as Co-Pacific West Conference Champions. Now, a target is on their backs.

A Big Island man faces several charges stemming from a domestic-related incident in Puna.

The 2022 University of Hawai‘i at Hilo men’s soccer team under first-year head coach Garrett Estrin features 11 incoming players to mesh with a dozen returnees from a year ago.

Ceceilia Cafiero of Hilo was at Hilo Axe Lounge Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 23, getting ready for a business mixer there when she saw several police cars coming down Keawe Street in downtown Hilo.

Big Island police are investigating following an early Wednesday morning, Aug. 24, incident in Hilo that left one man dead.

Detectives with the Hawai’i Police Department are investigating following an officer-involved shooting shortly after 4 p.m. Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 23, in Hilo.

Twelve students from Okinawa, Japan, are getting the full Big Island experience this week.

Big Island police will again be raising funds for Special Olympics athletes for three days later this week.

The fundraiser seeks funds to support the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo athletics department and student-athletes.

The Vulcans lost the first set 25-18, the second set 25-9 and the third set 25-17.

Big Island police responded early Sunday morning, Aug. 21, to a report of a swimmer in distress.

Volunteer, off-duty law enforcement officers from the Big Island will again take community service to a new level with the return of Cop on Top.

Police reported just before 12:30 p.m. Sunday that the intersection was open again.

Puna community members will have the opportunity this week to comment about an environmental impact statement preparation notice being prepared by Puna Geothermal Venture.

The Hawai‘i Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance with identifying a male suspect in a terroristic threatening investigation.

Monthly totals from windward sites on the island were mostly 50%-80% of average, while totals from the Kaʻū, Kona and leeward Kohala areas were mostly below 50% of average.

As part of the police department’s ongoing efforts to educate residents about the dangers of impaired driving, speeding and reckless driving, the Hilo Community Policing Section conducted a sign-waving event Tuesday, Aug. 9, in Honomū.