East Hawaii News

Latest eruptive activity of the ongoing episodic eruption of the Big Island volcano began at just after 8 p.m. with sustained molten rock geysers already at 500 feet high from the north vent and rapidly increasing in height.

39-year-old Isaac Kamali‘i was arrested after holing up for several hours at an Aloha Drive residence the evening of Oct. 16 in connection with the case of a stolen ʻĀinaloa vehicle.

Checkout donations at visitor center stores hit a record high, showing strong visitor commitment to conservation and culture.

Veterans can learn more about the benefits available to them and explore the wide range of services provided through the VA Pacific Islands Health Care System during an event in Hilo on Wednesday, Oct. 22.

Hawai‘i Police Department reports that Lynda Saffery was located the night of Oct. 16 in good health. She was originally reported missing after 6 p.m. the same day.

A total of 708 DUI arrests have been made so far this year, a 7.69% decrease from the 767 made during the same period in 2024.

Celebrate 100 years of resilience, community, and artistry at Hilo’s iconic Palace Theater, where the centennial festivities from October 23-26 offer a vibrant mix of performance art for all audiences to enjoy.

Several opportunities abound for ghouls and goblins of all ages to come out for some frightfully fun times on the Big Island during the next week. Check out this week’s top 10 now!

They would take place from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. or 6 p.m. to 5 a.m., depending on weather, and will consist of several military vehicles carrying personnel and equipment.

The 92-unit Hale Nā Koa ‘O Hanakahi community is Hawai‘i’s first affordable senior rental community dedicated for today’s modern warriors who served in the U.S. military.

Hawaiʻi County prosecutor’s office reports that 31-year-old Pomaikai Olson appeared the afternoon Oct. 14 in Hilo District Court. His bail was maintained at $592,000 and he was ordered to return Oct. 16 for a preliminary hearing.

The substance is part of a concerning group of substances because of their persistence in the environment and links to adverse health outcomes; it is one of thousands of human-made compounds commonly used in non-stick, non-stain and water-resistant industrial and household products.

The 10% water conservation notice is effective immediately and until further notice.

Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting. Will any of these planned closures impact your commute or fun? Take a look and plan ahead now.

The Hilo club’s “Pay It Forward” program is aimed at helping women entrepreneurs on Hawai‘i Island start a new business or expand an existing business. Six winners were awarded this year.

A total of 150 community-led projects reach more than 7,000 people with acts of aloha as people came together around the Big Island, opened their doors and shared what they have to care for the places they love.

47-year-old Albert Espaniola Jr. now faces charges of first-degree burglary and second-degree theft in connection with the Oct. 8 burglary incident at the residence on Old Volcano Road.

The incident happened sometime from Oct. 3-6 at a ranch in the 15-2000 block of Government Beach Road on a fenced property where they sheep were kept in a location on which hunting and trespassing is strictly prohibited.

“Nowadays, there is so much in the news and on social media concerning polarization and the lack of civil conversations,” said Mediator and retired professor Jo Hittner, who will present the workshop, “but that doesn’t mean we are powerless against this divisive trend.”

Financial aid aimed at helping empower Hawai‘i Island students pursuing careers in storytelling, journalism, broadcasting and digital or creative media to shape the future of media.