East Hawai‘i News
UPDATE: Remnants of Daniel May Bring Rain Thursday
The weather service said Hurricane Daniel continues its westward march but is expected to weaken to a tropical low by the end of the week.
Homeless Man Charged in Theft of Truck, Welders
Frank Eblacas was charged in connection with a theft that occurred in mid-April.
Election Season’s First Mayoral Forum Held in Hilo
The top three candidates for Big Island mayor state their cases in the first face-to-face-to-face forum of the election season.
Attempted Robbery at Kailua-Kona Gas Station
A lone gunman fled from a Kailua-Kona station late Wednesday night after a cashier refused his demand to hand over money.
Mountain View Man Sought in Shooting Incident
Police are looking for a Puna man after a woman said he pointed a firearm at her and fired a shot.
Public’s Help Sought Finding Missing Hilo Teen
Police are looking for a Hilo teenager missing since Monday.
UDPATE: Board Admits Bus Plan Mishandled, Still Weighing Cuts
Although cuts on the Big Island have been reduced, the Board of Education is considering halting school bus service for some South Kohala students.
July 4th Celebrations Include Cook-Offs, Concerts and Classic Cars
Independence Day will be marked with celebrations across the Big Island.
UPDATE: Wailuku Drive Behind Hilo Armory Reopened
The roadway between the Wailuku River and the Hilo Armory have been closed until further notice for safety reasons.
Pahala Wildfire Finally Declared ‘Terminated’
Fires that burned 5,200 acres, threatened a hospital and closed a main highway several times have officially been declared out.
Roadwork to Cause Traffic Delays Next Week
Motorists are being notified of alternating lane closures next week on state highways on both sides of the Big Island.
Police Announce Holiday Hilo Road Closures
The Bayfront Highway, the shoreline road at Liliuokalani Park and the streets leading into the Bayfront soccer fields will be blocked.
Fireworks Permits Available; Three Public Displays Scheduled
It’s that time of the year again, and the Hawaii Fire Department is reminding the public about regulations for the purchase and use of fireworks.
Hilo Man Robbed While on Early Morning Walk
Two men accosted a man early Wednesday near the intersection of Kaumana Drive and the Puainako Avenue extension.
HVO: Volcano Giveth, and Volcano Can Taketh Away
Scientists at Hawaiian Volcano Observatory express concerns about the long-term viability of a proposed undersea power cable carrying geothermal energy to Oahu.
Tribune-Herald to Move Printing Operations to Kona
Beginning Aug. 19, the Hawaii Tribune-Herald will be printed at its sister newspaper in Kona, West Hawaii Today.
Military Aircraft Training Ongoing Around PTA
There will be heightened military activity in the skies over the Big Island during RIMPAC exercises scheduled to last until Aug. 3.
UPDATE: Maile Street in Pahala Reopened
Motorists in the Ka‘u town are advised to use Kamani Street until the downed pole is cleared.
State Court to Open Self-Help Center in Hilo
New Self-Help Center in Hilo will provide free legal information for people representing themselves in civil matters.
Price of Gas in Hilo Down 48 Cents Since April
Gas in Hawaii is still the most expensive in the nation, but in Hilo the price has dropped more than 39 cents in the past month.
