East Hawaii News
YWCA of Hawaiʻi Island eyes next century starting with expansion of preschool
The $21 million capital project, “Building a Bright Future for our Keiki, Families & Community,” has begun as the YWCA prepares to rebuild the newly-imagined YWCA Preschool.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Oct. 17-23: Imu workshops, youth kickboxing, free pet microchipping, ‘Super Smash Bros Utlimate,’ a fall fest and more
The middle of October brings with it a variety of events and activities around the Big Island.
Update: State health department cancels high bacteria count notification for Richardson Ocean Park
The department is retesting waters at the park because of uncertainty about the representativeness of a first sample after finding bacteria levels of of 591 per 100 mL during routine beach monitoring.
High surf advisory in effect for north-facing shores of North and East Hawai‘i
These shorelines will continue to see large breaking waves of 12 to 16 feet through Wednesday morning as a north swell slowly declines through the end of the week.
Hawaiʻi Island police seek runaway teenager last seen in Hilo
Gianna Oliveira, 16, was last seen on the 800 block of Kanoelehua Avenue in Hilo on Wednesday evening.
UPDATE: Hawaiʻi Island police reopen Hualālai Street in Hilo
Hawai’i Island police have closed Hualālai Street between Ululani Street and Kapiolani Street in Hilo and advise all traffic to avoid the area.
Police looking for missing man last seen Saturday morning on Rainbow Drive in Hilo
The missing male adult is Shayson Estocado, who is 5-feet-8, 150 pounds and Hawaiian.
Drone inspectors help Hawaiian Electric reduce wildfire risk on Big Island, Maui, Oʻahu
The unmanned aerial inspectors will enable the utility company to identify problems with electrical infrastructure more quickly.
Study underway about alternative routes on both sides of Highway 130 in growing Puna
The purpose of the study is to find and analyze potential alternative routes in Puna to help alleviate the district’s longstanding traffic congestion and address the need for another evacuation route when natural disasters strike.
Update: Man officially charged with 3 counts of 1st-degree attempted murder, other offenses connected with 24-hour standoff
58-year-old Shawn Edward Page allegedly shot at Big Island police officers during the incident at a residence in the 11-3000 block of Nahelenani Street in Volcano that began the morning of Oct. 9.
National park reopens Maunaulu parking lot, associated trails as wildfire smolders
Firefighters continue to suppress the 78-acre Makaopuhi Fire in the remote middle East Rift Zone of Kīlauea volcano south of Nāpau Crater inside Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. It is 70% contained and poses no threats to homes or structures.
‘Hard’ demolition underway of Uncle Billy’s Hilo Bay Hotel following inauspicious start
As demolition got underway Monday, it was postponed briefly because of a vehicle parked in a coned and taped-off section of an adjacent hotel had to be moved out of concern debris could fall on it. Then, the excavator sprung a hydraulic leak, temporarily shutting down work again.
Maunaulu parking lot, Nāpau Trail at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park closed because of wildfire
The remote 78-acre Makaopuhi Fire was ignited by the Sept. 15 eruption of Kīlauea volcano. Fire activity has increased because of a lack of rainfall, low humidity and wind.
Update: Previously reported missing 80-year-old ‘at risk’ man located in good health
Daniel Eber was found at 11:30 a.m. today in Kea‘au.
Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center training continues through Oct. 18
Pōhakuloa Training Area officials report efforts continue to mitigate any inconvenience the training might have for island residents.
Puna town hall to gather input for upcoming legislative session, possible alternate route
State Sen. Joy A. San Buenaventura, Rep. Jeanne Kapela and Hawaiʻi County councilmember Matt Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder will host a townhall on Oct. 9 at Mountain View Elementary. Legislators will discuss last session’s highlights and ask for public input for the next session, including a possible upper Puna alternate route. Highway 130 is the only major road […]
Wildfire burning near Nāpau Crater in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park; Kīlauea not erupting
A U.S. Geological Survey overflight at about 11:30 a.m. on Monday confirmed that the plume and glow seen on a webcam near a recent eruption were due to a small wildfire.
Big Islanders turn out for National Coffee With a Cop Day
“Mahalo to the dozens of people that came to coffee shops across the Big Island to talk story with members of Hawai‘i Police Department during this morning’s National Coffee With a Cop day! It was fantastic to see so many people … turn out from Puna to Waimea to Kona, Honoka‘a and Hilo! Working together, we make Hawai‘i County a safer place for us all.” — Hawai‘i Police Department
Several more areas now reopen with end of Kīlauea middle East Rift Zone eruption
While access has been restored to additional locations inside Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park and Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources natural reserve land, several spots remain shuttered because of volcanic and wildfire-related hazards.
