East Hawaii News
Pepeʻekeo Man Charged in Connection With Reports of Child Porn
Big Island police have charged an East Hawai‘i man in connection with an investigation into reports of child porn.
DPS Reports 1 Positive Inmate COVID Test Result at HCCC
The state Department of Public Safety on Wednesday, March 2, reported one positive COVID-19 test result among inmates in the latest batch of tests administered at Hawai‘i Community Correctional Center in Hilo.
Teen Previously Reported as Runaway Located in Puna
A Big Island teen who was recently reported as a runaway has been found.
HVNP Announces Flight Operations For March
Aircraft will again be flying over locations within Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park throughout March.
DPS Reports 7 Negative COVID Test Results Among Inmates at HCCC
The state Department of Public Safety reported in a news release Tuesday, March 1, that its latest round of COVID-19 testing at Hawai’i Community Correctional Center in Hilo produced only negative results.
Public Libraries to Reopen Wednesdays
As COVID-19 case counts continue to decline throughout the state, agencies, businesses and other organizations are making changes in an effort to open up more — and that includes the state’s public libraries.
Hawai‘i Air National Guard to Conduct Training at Hilo Airport
The skies above Hilo will be a little more noisy than usual staring Thursday.
Police Ask Public For Help With Finding Puna Runaway
Big Island police are looking for a missing Puna teen and they are asking for the public’s help.
Big Island Businesses on Board With Decision to Lift COVID Restrictions
Businesses in downtown Hilo have struggled since the beginning of the pandemic and onset of restrictions. Some pivoted and made changes to their operations to weather the storm.
Fire Hydrant Flow Test Scheduled for Mikahala Place in Kea‘au
The county Department of Water Supply is notifying customers along Mikahala Place and Kipimana Street in Kea‘au that a fire hydrant flow test will be conducted in early March.
Building Permit Placards Can Now Be Printed at Home
Hawai‘i County is making the process of obtaining a building permit placard more convenient.
UH: Free Refurbished Laptops Available to Digital Readiness Students
The state and University of Hawaiʻi are partnering together to help students participating in digital readiness courses through UH community colleges get technology that will help them succeed.
Portion of Highway 19 in Hāmākua Previously Closed Because of Vehicle Collision Open Again
A traffic incident has caused the closure of a roadway in East Hawai‘i.
37 Motorists Arrested for DUI
Big Island police continue their pursuit to make roadways safe from drivers under the influence of an intoxicant.
Plans for 2022 Merrie Monarch Festival Continue to Be Ironed Out
Plans for the 2022 Merrie Monarch Festival continue to evolve and a live audience could be watching.
Hilo Oval Track Race Season Starts This Weekend
Start your engines, Big Island, because racing is returning to Hilo Oval Track.
DPS: 1 Staff Member at HCCC Tests Positive For COVID
The state Department of Public Safety reported Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 22, that one staff member at Hawai’i Community Correctional Center in Hilo has received a positive COVID-19 test result.
Candidate Filing Period For 2022 Elections Opens Next Week
People seeking office this year can make their intentions paperwork official beginning next week.
3 Big Island Men Face Federal Charges in Separate Indictments
Hawai‘i County Prosecuting Attorney Kelden Waltjen announced Tuesday, Feb. 22, the separate federal indictments of three Big Island men.
Hawai‘i Police Department Seeks Officer Recruits
Interested in pursuing law enforcement as a career? Looking for a way to help keep the Big Island safe? The Hawai‘i Police Department is looking for those kinds of people.
