East Hawaii News

Big Island police are investigating a case that has been classified as second-degree murder in a Puna subdivision.

All lanes on Kanoelehua Avenue are now open, police reported at 12:39 p.m. Wednesday, June 29, in a media advisory. The Hawai‘i Police Department thanks the public for its patience.

Big Island police are asking for the public’s help with locating a missing teen.

A student from Kamehameha Schools Hawaiʻi on the Big Island was named the winner from Hawaiʻi’s second U.S. congressional district of the 2022 Congressional Art Competition.

Hawai‘i Island police report that Jesus Sanchez, who was previously reported missing, was located in good health Tuesday, June 28.

Two Big Island men face charges in connection with an agricultural theft investigation by the Hawai’i Police Department.

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs has awarded more than $600,000 to several organizations and events throughout the islands. A total of 13 OHA grant programs are being funded this year.

It might not be the first place you think about when it comes to learning about the art of fencing, but the East Hawai‘i Cultural Center in downtown Hilo invites everyone to sharpen their sword knowledge this week on First Friday.

Flash, boom, crackle and sparkle — its time to celebrate the Fourth of July, and firecrackers and fireworks are the main attractions.

Visitors to Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park in 2021 pumped nearly $120 million in to the Big Island’s economy, according to a new National Park Service report.

A Hilo man has been indicted on several charges in connection with a child sexual assault case from last year.

A Hawai‘i Community College student was selected as the 2022-23 winner of the annual Merriman’s Culinary Scholarship awarded by Merriman’s Waimea.

An Oregon man faces sexual assault charges in connection with an incident on the Big Island.

Big Island police are asking for the public’s help with identifying a suspect in a recent East Hawai‘i theft.

Big Island police reported Monday, June 27, that 13-year-old King Kehoe Kehoe was located June 23 in Hilo in good health.

Free Wi-Fi is coming to the Panaʻewa Park area as part of a scalable pilot program, the county announced Thursday.

Big Island police got to have some summer fun with keiki this week during an event in Keaukaha.

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

Everybody is encouraged to come out this weekend to show support and celebrate the Big Island’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, plus community members.

A new statewide awareness campaign is aimed at reducing injuries to kūpuna from falling.