East Hawai‘i News

Michael Bratt was charged with two counts of first-degree attempted promotion of a dangerous drug, two counts of first-degree promotion of a dangerous drug, and promoting a controlled substance in a public park.

The east swell being generated from now-Tropical Depression Fausto fell below advisory levels on Wednesday morning and will continue to decline throughout the day.

The change from 55 mph to 45 mph, which begins July 29, will be for the portion of Pūʻainakō from Komohana Street to a half-mile east of Wilder Road.

The Pilipaʻa Elite 16 Boys volleyball team competed the largest national tournament in the U.S. earlier this month and the Gold Coast Junior Little League softball team played in the West Region Tournament.

The most recent episode of molten rock geyser activity within Halemaʻumaʻu Crater confined to Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park ended following 7.5 hours of continuous fountaining.

The latest episode of molten rock geysers within Halemaʻumaʻu Crater of the Big Island volcano began shortly after 7 p.m. July 28 following precursory activity that started the night before.

Reports by Vibrant Hawaiʻi and KōCreate examine energy affordability, power outages, household preparedness, renewable energy development, community participation, protection of ʻāina and cultural resources as well as benefits residents expect from future energy investments.

The free event will feature activities related to science, technology, engineering and math as well as hands-on experiments, space and astronomy exploration and more.

McBride brings to the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo team more than a decade of athletic training experience in professional hockey and collegiate athletics.

Hawai‘i Island 17-year-old living with leukemia presents check from Make-A-Wish Hawai‘i to University of Hawai‘i at Hilo cashier’s office, taking inspiring step toward future in engineering,

Closures are planned for weekdays, unless otherwise noted; All projects are weather permitting and lane closure schedules can change with little to no notice.

Forecaster confidence in Fausto’s track is increasing that strongest winds and heaviest rainfall will remain offshore to the north of the Hawaiian Islands; however, everyone still needs to continue watching the storm’s progress.

The Hawaiʻi County Council passed a voluntary rezoning bill that seeks to ignite business growth in Pāhoa and a bill that maintains the town’s unique character.

The project gets underway July 27 in Hilo, with work by Isemoto Contracting crews scheduled from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday; completion is expected by the end of 2027.

Gov. Josh Green, Hawaiʻi County Mayor Kimo Alameda, and U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda to lead a lineup of candidates set to speak with voters at Moʻoheau Bandstand in Hilo ahead of the primary elections.

Customers can receive a variety of health screenings, connect with Walmart pharmacists and learn more about resources that support overall wellness; walk-ins are welcome and no registration is required for the July 25 event at Hilo and Kailua-Kona Walmart stores.

Hawaiian Volcano Observatory relies heavily on global positioning satellite data to monitor volcanic activity in Hawaiʻi; data collected are by a combination of permanent stations and annual surveys, giving scientists a picture of Mauna Loa’s changing shape through time.

The 72nd annual Hilo Orchid Show is underway Friday through Saturday at the Edith Kanakaʻole Multi-Purpose Stadium, with thousands of flowers available to see, smell and buy.

First scheduled night of July 23 along Kāwili in Hilo; second is night of July 28 along Paradise Drive in Puna.

There’s a lot of experiences available for all ages to enjoy during the next week and beyond right here on the Big Island. Check out this week’s top 10 things to do now!