East Hawai‘i News

Federal emergency management personnel will be available starting Monday, May 4, in South Kona at Kealakekua Public Library and in Puna at Keaʻau Armory at Herbert Shipman Park to answer questions and assist with registering for individual assistance.

Hawai‘i Police Department Area I Criminal Investigation Division and Vice Division members, assisted by Special Response Team personnel, executed a search warrant the morning of Friday, May 1, at a Plumeria Street property in Fern Acres, where the man, Jason Anthony Magdaleno, was thought to be present.

Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting.

These past eruptions outside Halemaʻumaʻu are evidence that such eruptions could also occur in the future; and while there have been ongoing earthquakes beneath Kīlauea’s summit, they are not indicative of an imminent eruption along the south rim of Halemaʻumaʻu.

All sirens will sound a 1-minute steady tone, accompanied by a test of the Emergency Alert System in cooperation with the Hawai‘i broadcast industry.

This upcoming weekend promises 3 days packed full of so much fun for the entire ‘ohana, we had to slightly increase the top 10 to a top 11 things to do — with activities, events and festivals planned spanning from the earth under your feet to outer space.

A quick look at news happening throughout the island, state and nation.

That portion of the road in Pahala is CLOSED at this time because of flooding.

Keiki, ‘ohana and the broader community are encouraged to listen deeply, create meaningfully and reflect collectively on their relationship to ʻāina through a series of intergenerational experiences at the Hilo art center.

Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting.

Authorities ask the public if they can help identify the suspect or might have additional information about the incident.

The utility pole was shearing in half and wires were damaged during the collision with the county bus.

The 22-year-old driver and two passengers of the Nissan sedan were transported to the Hilo Benioff Medical Center where they were treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

Motorists are advised of lane closures and temporary traffic adjustments on Haihai Street in Hilo until May 8.

This week’s top 10 has everything from an ongoing exhibit featuring the legacy of Hawaiʻi beekeepers to raising awareness about sexual assault and how to prevent it; check out this week’s listings right now!

According to police reports, Christopher Amador-Nascimento, 33, opened credit cards under victims’ personal information and conducted unauthorized transactions.

A devoted team with innovative ideas currently is caring for 91 seniors who are at Hale ʻĀnuenue Restorative Care Center either for short-term recovery or long-term care.

Hilo’s Kawamoto Swim Stadium closed a month ago when lightning damaged a pool pump.

Most of Nāhuku Lava Tube will remain open during construction; entrance and exit will move to the east end only until the project is completed by the end of June.

The U.S. Small Business Administration is setting up a recovery center where representatives will help businesses that burned in the 2025 Hilo fire apply for low-interest Economic Injury Disaster Loans.