East Hawaii News
Four Cited After Trying to Plant Illegal Garden at State Park in Hilo
Several Big Island people were cited after a third attempt to plant an illegal garden in a state park in Hilo.
Hilo Man Faces Firearms, Ammunition Charges
A Big Island man with prior felony convictions now faces several charges following the execution of a search warrant last week.
Volcano Watch: How Tephra Deposits Unlock The Secrets of Kīlauea Volcano’s Explosive Past
I think the Island of Hawaiʻi is one of the most magical places on Earth. You can literally see land in the making when one of the volcanoes is erupting. But the familiar sight of red-glowing lava flows makes it hard to imagine a time when eruptions were different, and to think that such a time may come again someday.
Police Seek Teen Reported as Runaway
Big Island police are asking for the public’s help with finding a missing teen.
Hilo Food Hub Commercial Kitchen Space Under New Ownership
The new owners of a commercial kitchen space in Keaukaha are taking an innovative approach to addressing food security and agribusiness development.
Hilo Man Faces Felony Abuse Charges
A Hilo man faces several charges, including for felony abuse, in connection with incidents that happened earlier this month.
Fourth Revitalize Puna Event Scheduled Next Week
“Seeing is Believing” and Hawai‘i County wants Puna residents to know how important they are to the district’s resiliency.
Big Island Mourns Loss of Kumu Hula Johnny Lum Ho
A gentle rain blanketed Hilo on Sunday night, falling like tears on the Big Island as it began to deal with the loss of one of its most beloved sons.
Fire Hydrant Flow Test Scheduled at Wainaku Executive Center in Hilo
The county is notifying water customers in areas near the Wainaku Executive Center in Hilo that they could experience minor issues with their water during an upcoming fire hydrant flow test.
Beloved Big Island Kumu Hula Johnny Lum Ho Dies
A Honolulu news outlet reported shortly before 5 p.m. Sunday, April 3, that a beloved kumu hula from the Big Island has died.
EHCC Exhibit Explores Tension Between Modern And Traditional
How can Native Hawaiians reconcile the contradictions between the traditions of their culture and the contemporary ideals of a monetized society? Is it possible to express one’s native heritage, reclaim lost identity and at the same time accept new ways?
Opportunities Abound for Students, ‘Ohana During Lā Honua Earth Month
Big Island students in grade K-12 and their ‘ohana have several opportunities throughout April to celebrate Lā Honua Earth Month.
Firefighters Battle Blaze at Abandoned House in Keaʻau
A fire late Saturday night, April 2, ripped through a structure in Keaʻau.
Zonta Club of Hilo Raises Awareness About Sexual Assault And Child Abuse, Neglect With T-Shirt
The Zonta Club of Hilo is raising awareness about sexual assault, child abuse and child neglect with a new t-shirt.
Volcano Watch: The 2018 Eruption of Kīlauea Was Big on a Global Scale
The 2018 eruption of Kīlauea volcano had devastating effects on the lower Puna District, destroying hundreds of homes, burying subdivisions and permanently affecting the lives of thousands of residents. The voluminous lava flow had a major impact on the Island of Hawaiʻi, but how does it compare to other lava flow eruptions on Earth in recent history?
Missing Big Island Child Found in Good Health
Kelani Kamakahi, 11, was located Thursday, March 31, in good health in Hilo.
Honolulu Man Charged in Connection With Series of Incidents on Big Island
A Honolulu man is being charged in connection with a series of incidents that took place on the Big Island.
Hawaii Island Motorists Feel the Financial Hardship at Gas Pump
The pain at the pump is real for Hawaii Island motorists. And those who spoke with Big Island Now all said they have never seen gas prices this high.
Hilo Oval Track Welcomes Back Spectators This Weekend
If their excitement was audible, it would be louder than the cars racing around the Big Island’s only oval dirt track.
Single-Lane Closure Planned For Kino‘ole Street in Hilo
County crews will be at work on a downtown Hilo street in the middle of next week, meaning part of the roadway will be closed.
