East Hawaii News
Civil Defense: Darby Forecast to Pass South of Big Island Saturday
Hawai‘i County Civil Defense reports that Hurricane Darby is expected to pass south of the Big Island this weekend.
Wildfire Within Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park 90% Contained
A wildfire within Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park is nearly completely contained after days of battling the blaze.
Hilo Woman’s Club Awards Scholarships to 2 Ambitions Young Women
A Big Island women’s organization is helping two East Hawai’i residents accomplish their goals.
Hurricane Darby Becomes Major Hurricane Again But Still Expected to Weaken
Hurricane Darby re-intensified Wednesday, July 13, but is still expected to weaken during the next few days.
Queen Lili‘uokalani Outrigger Canoe Races Return in September
The world’s largest long-distance outrigger canoe race will once again welcome paddlers from around the world this year to the Big Island.
Police Seek Puna Couple Wanted in Connection With Assault
Big Island police are asking the public for help with locating a Puna couple sought for questioning in connection with an assault in March.
Wildfire at HVNP 70% Contained; Cause Under Investigation
Efforts continue to extinguish a wildfire that broke out earlier this week within Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park and its cause is under investigation.
Hawai’i Kūpuna Softball League Standings After 2022 County Tournament
The regular season has ended, with the county tournament played July 6-7 and the state tournament on O’ahu scheduled for Aug. 2-5.
Big Island Sees Near to Below Average Rainfall in June
Much of the Big Island saw near to below average rainfall in June, according to the monthly precipitation summary from the National Weather Service in Honolulu.
Ige Releases $4.5M For Demolition of Hilo Harbor Water Tower
Gov. David Ige on Tuesday, July 12, announced he is releasing $4.5 million for a demolition project at Hilo Harbor.
BISAC Summer Jam Event to Return For 8th Year
Get ready for a fun-filled day of activities for everyone in the family.
Police Seek Puna Man Wanted For Questioning in 2 Investigations
Big Island police are asking for the public’s assistance with finding a Puna man wanted for questioning in connection with criminal investigations.
Mauna Loa Road in HVNP Temporarily Closed Because of Wildfire
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park reports that Mauna Loa Road is closed to the public because of a wildfire.
Police Urge Public to Be Wary of Jewelry Scam After Man Arrested For Theft
Police urge the public to be wary when buying items from people they don’t know following the arrest of a man from Washington state earlier this week for theft.
Pōhue Bay Preserved From Mauka to Makai
The more-than-16,000-acre parcel in Kaʻū is now part of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.
YWCA to Honor 2 Community Leaders as ‘Remarkable People’
Two people will be honored later this month for their contributions to the Big Island community.
Big Island Students Write Letters to Nation’s Governors in Support of Reproductive Rights
Rebecca Tang and Genevieve Savage, rising seniors at Parker School in Waimea, recently hosted a letter writing session at the school to urge governors throughout the United States to protect reproductive rights in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson’s Women’s Health Organization, the decision that overturned Roe v. Wade.
Hawaiian Electric Donates to 2 Big Island Nonprofits
Focused on improving the quality of life of vulnerable community members, Hawaiian Electric has donated a total of $75,500 to seven Hawaiʻi nonprofits that provide social services, including two on the Big Island.
Salvation Army Hosts Back-to-School Supply Drives for Keiki in Need
The Salvation Army is asking the Big Island community to step up and help keiki in need get the supplies they need for the upcoming school year.
Puna Geothermal Venture to Host Public Meeting
Puna residents can get a plant status update and ask questions during a public meeting this week hosted by Puna Geothermal Venture.
