East Hawaii News

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 residents can get a plant status update and ask questions during a public meeting this week hosted by Puna Geothermal Venture.

Police reported at 3:44 p.m. Sunday that all lanes of Highway 11 near the intersection of of South Pszyk Road in Mountain View are now open.

The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a wind advisory for portions of the Big Island.

Big Island police are asking for help from the public with locating a missing man.

Ballots for this year’s primary election are expected to arrive in Big Island mailboxes by July 26 and Waimea Community Association wants voters to be as informed as possible before making their first choices.

A restriction at the East Hawaiʻi Regional Sort Station on the size of commercial waste loads will remain in place for about another year.

Planning for a new transit hub in downtown Pāhoa recently got a boost from the federal government.

A detective with the Hawai‘i Police Department was recently honored for his invaluable leadership.

For the ninth year in a row, Hilo Community Players is adapting another Shakespearean tale for teens as part of its Shakespeare in the Park festival.

A swashbuckling comedy about freedom, redemption and recovery will grace stages in Hilo and Honoka’a this month during the 45th annual Shakespeare in the Park.

An employee at Life Care Center of Hilo was recently awarded for her dedication to customer service.

Big Island police are asking the public for help with finding a missing teen, who might be in need of medical assistance.

The county Department of Water Supply is notifying the public about fire hydrant flow tests happening this week in two locations on the Big Island.

The Food Basket, Hawai‘i Island’s food bank, has never experienced the type of food shortages it is seeing now.

Hawai’i Kūpuna Softball League games are normally played on Saturdays.

They are the quintessential image of Pride Month — almost like mascots for the LGBTQ+ community. They come in all shapes and sizes, each as diverse and colorful as the outfits and makeup they wear.

If you are flying anywhere during the Fourth of July weekend, make sure you get to the airport early.

The community is invited to join the movement and fight back against cancer while honoring and remembering loved ones during the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of the Big Island next month.

In an effort to make sure everyone has a safe and enjoyable Fourth of July weekend, Big Island police are reminding the public about the rules governing the use of fireworks.