East Hawaii News
Thomas Chun-Ming Named Officer of the Month
South Hilo Patrol Officer Thomas Chun-Ming was recognized by The Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawaiʻi on Thursday, April 27, as the East Hawaiʻi “Officer of the Month” for April. Chung-Ming was on patrol in the Honomū area on March 27 when he received a call about a suspicious vehicle at a vacant home. Investigating the […]
Hawai’i County and Hawaiian Earth Recycling Reach Agreement
Hawaiian Earth Recycling and Hawai‘i County will cooperate in locating and selecting the new site for the future composting facility.
Mt. View School Places First in E Ola Pono Campaign
Na Wai Ola Public Charter School in Mountain View made first place in the elementary division for the 10th Annual E Ola Pono Campaign. The statewide campaign encourages youth to promote peace, pono and respect in their schools and communities through student-led campaigns. Na Wai Ola will receive a $1,000 cash award, made possible by […]
120 UH Hilo Students/Staff May Have Been Exposed to TB
The Hawai‘i DOH and UH Hilo are notifying approximately 120 students and staff members of their recent possible exposure to a person with active tuberculosis.
Friends of Liliu‘okalani Gardens to Host Two Events
The Friends of Liliu‘okalani Gardens have scheduled two events in April 2017.
Surfers Give Back to Their ‘Home Break’ Honoli‘i
Have you noticed something different about Honoli’i beach park? It’s widely known the “Honoli’i Paka” adopted the park 12 years ago and continues to maintain…
‘Ōlelo Statewide Video Competition Finalists Announced
Two student-produced videos from Hilo Intermediate school have been selected as finalists in the 14th Annual ‘Ōlelo Youth Xchange Statewide Student Video Competition presented by Sony. “Undersage Smoking” entered in the category of news, and “Stop Animal Testing,” entered as a mini documentary, were each produced by students at Hilo Intermediate. Finalists were selected from 89 […]
Hilo High Grad on Top Chef Finale, Vote for Fan Favorite!
“The first time around was a big lesson for me. Coming up short in the finale when I tried to change myself. It was a huge learning lesson. Made me realize be yourself, be proud about it. We have a lot to be proud about here in Hawaii.”
Study: Hawaii Ranks No. 1 for #Shots
Hawaiʻi ranks among the top states in the nation for alcohol consumption, according to a new Instagram study that analyzed over 100,000 Instagram posts nationwide mentioning the hashtag “#party.” A team of researchers at DrugAbuse.com, an addiction treatment website, conducted the review which revealed the Aloha State ranks No. 1 nationwide for #party posts containing the hashtag […]
Hilo Man Charged with Three Felonies
A Hilo man was arrested and charged on Thursday, Feb. 2, in connection with the theft of a golf car at Waiākea High School. The gas-powered cart was thought to be taken sometime between Tuesday, Jan. 31, and Wednesday, Feb. 1, in addition to two car batteries from a secured storage area at the high […]
Thunderstorms Possible, Band of Showers Affecting Big Island
The influence from Hurricane Lester will continue to gradually take hold of the main Hawaiian Islands as the day progresses, and into tonight’s time frame…
Weekend Weather Forecast, Hurricane Watch Dropped
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Hurricane Lester Weather Impacts
Here is a summary of the expected weather conditions for the Big Island as Madeline departs and Lester approaches. Meteorologist Malika Dudley will be doing LIVE…
HPD Investigate Hilo Vehicle Break-In
Hawaiʻi Island police are investigating a reported break-in to a vehicle Monday (June 27) in the parking lot of a restaurant on Pauahi Street in Hilo.
Missing Hilo Teen Sought by Police
Summer Steenolsen is described as Caucasian, 5-foot-7 and 135 pounds. She has green eyes and blond shoulder-length hair.
Senate Passes Resolution to Honor Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
The resolution to recognize May as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month celebrates the contributions of the Asian American and Pacific Islander community to American history.
Officer Cabatu Named May ‘Officer of the Month’
Officer Jared Cabatu was recognized by the Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawai’i as May’s East Hawai’i “Officer of the Month.”
New Puʻu ʻŌʻō Breakouts Remain Active
The two new lava flows that broke out from Puʻu ʻŌʻō on May 24 remain active.
First Blue Zones Approved School in Hilo
The school was recognized by the Blue Zones Project team for its outstanding achievement and commitment to student well-being with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its May Day celebration.
Police Search for Missing Teen
The Hawai’i Police Department is on the search for a missing Hilo teenager.
