East Hawaii News

The residence in the 1400 block of Kaʻūmana Drive is now missing two rifles — a black DPMS Panther Arms AR-15 and CVA Optima V2 muzzleloader.

Hawaiian Volcano Observatory has been busy tracking the continued growth of this young geologic feature, which is visible from public viewing areas around the summit within Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.

It seems as the island is in a very festive mood already this holiday season — and we do mean very; from traditional things to do to several events that are new, there are myriad ways to get into the holiday spirit during the upcoming week. Check them out now!

Trump’s administration says funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also still commonly referred to as food stamps, would not be distributed starting next week unless those states give up information about benefit recipients.

Hawaiʻi Department of Health originally issued the advisory Nov. 10 because of high surf, heavy rain resulting in stormwater runoff into the bay and along the coast.

“This is a reminder that tomorrow is never promised and to tell your loved ones that you love them because we never know what may happen and in a blink of an eye everything can be taken from you.” — Raquela Benevides

However, incident area remains dangerous and can present hazardous conditions to the general public; all streets in downtown Hilo are also now open.

Anyone who knows the whereabouts or has information that can help safely locate William Roscoe is urged to call 9-1-1 or the Hawai‘i Police Department.

The fire displaced seven residents and resulted in the evacuation of dozens more from nearby buildings, but no fatalities or injuries were reported.

The identities of the 2 fire victims, who each was found in different separate locations within the now apartment building, have not yet been released; cause of the early morning Nov. 29 fire is unknown and it remains under investigation.

The roadway in Puna was previously impacted by a downed utility pole,

A second skunk captured in Hilo this month raises concerns of invasive species that hitchhike on cargo ships and may impact the state’s rabies-free status and wildlife.

This year’s sale offers a wide selection of Nordmann fir and Noble fir trees, ranging from 3 to 10 feet tall, along with fresh wreaths.

Members used their inaugural meeting — in advance of meeting with the governor — to review their roles and responsibilities, discuss a general framework to proceed and develop a shared understanding of the choices before the state — lease, land exchange and condemnation.

$8 million project will double the Hawaiʻi Department of Accounting and General Services workspace in the Hāmākua community and increase productivity for North Hawaiʻi

The event highlighted the HOPE Services Hawai‘i mission to make homelessness rare, brief and nonrecurring on Hawai’i Island through a comprehensive, compassionate approach.

Sixth grade students organized a food distribution event from front to back in two weeks as a way to give back before Thanksgiving.

‘Tis the week after Thanksgiving, when what to our wondering eyes should appear, but the arrival of Christmas and holiday events aplenty, from far and near.

The closure is necessary so repairs to the foundation of the bridge can continue, is necessary in preparation for the overall Hakalau Bridge Rehabilitation Project, which is expected to begin in fall 2027.

Kuʻikahi Mediation Center celebrates a record-breaking fundraiser, gathering nearly $60,000 to support their vital mediation services and peace-building efforts on Hawaiʻi Island