East Hawaii News

The Hawai‘i Police Department thanks the public for its patience.

45-year-old Ronald Makio was charged with 10 offenses after shooting a pig in a residential area outside Honoka‘a.

Christmas is less than 2 weeks away and there’s still plenty of holiday cheer to be had around the Big Island.

Experience the joy of singing — or just come listen — during this event that will be filled with uplifting music from Handel’s holiday classic.

Bruce Torres Fischer’s research will focus on phonological variations in the speech of mānaleo, native speakers of the Hawaiian language, through analyzing archival audio recordings.

A routine inspection by the U.S. Coast Guard late Monday turned up an issue with the fire suppression system at the shipping company’s port facility.

Michael Domingo, 33, was reported missing Dec. 10. He was last seen at about 10:25 a.m. Dec. 8 at his residence on Ipuaiwaha Street in Kea‘au.

The hundreds of people who come to the farm from the first weekend of November until 2 p.m. Christmas Eve to take home a tree can count on the Bradwells and their staff to deliver a true holiday experience.

In case you’re seeking something else, there’s also a health care talk story event featuring “Seniors in Paradise” host Derek Kurisu, the Celebrate ‘Ohana Festival in Kona, Cherry Poppin’ Daddies live in Hilo and more.

The quake was felt widely around the Big Island, with more than 150 “Felt Reports” recorded within the first 30 minutes after.

Slow progress to revitalize and redevelop the blighted Big Island area, which includes historic Banyan Drive, and seeming lack of state officials to take into account cultural and historical considerations too much for public to remain quiet

Gusts of up to 45 to 55 mph are possible in the area downslope from Volcano Village in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park; winds should diminish by daybreak Friday

Whether its the 63rd annual Waimea Twilight Christmas Parade, Kailua Village Artists Holiday Receptions or one of the plethora of other events, there’s plenty to do for the whole family

While there is no particular area of the Big Island under more threat from the storm than others, with moisture being pulled from south of the state, areas in Kaʻū and Puna could see more widespread rainfall over larger areas.

No further information was provided.

Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall will be possible as a Kona low develops to the west of Kaua‘i and increases southerly flow across the state.

While it wasn’t crazy, it was still the most wonderful time of year for droves of holiday shoppers in search of deals at Walmart and Target in Hilo.

Justine Kawaa was last seen at 5:41 p.m. Wednesday near the intersection of West Puainako Street and Kanoelehua Avenue in Hilo.

The Hilo Temple Corps is most thankful this year for the Big Island community and its support and wants to give back by feeding people’s bodies and souls.

Lilinoe the pueo was rescued in December 2022 after being found on the side of the road with a broken wing in West Hawai‘i and became a full-time resident of the Big Island zoo at the end of July.