East Hawai‘i News

36-year old Georgiann Santos was last seen at 10:20 a.m. on Tuesday in the Black Sand subdivision in Puna.

76-year old Laura Walker was found unresponsive at the scene and subsequently pronounced deceased following the fatal collision.

Big Island Substance Abuse Council is hosting the 12th annual Summer Jam from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 25 at the Francis Wong Stadium parking lot.

The 72nd Hilo Orchid Show is set to take place from July 24-26 at Edith Kanakaʻole Stadium, featuring a dazzling array of orchids and engaging activities for all attendees.

Innovative ‘geothermometer’ sheds light on Hawaiian volcano history, reveals two heat surges with the first occuring 14 to 20 million years ago and the other from 0 to 6 million years ago.

Officers from the Puna and Hilo patrols walked a cross made of ʻōhia to honor the most Officer Bronson Kaimana Kaliloa, who was killed in the line of duty in 2018.

There will be one-lane closure on Volcano Road (Highway 11) between Paʻahana Street and Pūko Street in Kurtistown on Wednesday and Thursday.

The Neighborhood Place of Puna has opened the Puna ʻŌpio Hub for youth and young adults, ages 14-25, as they explore employment and educational pathways that may seem inaccessible.

The event provided participating keiki an opportunity to enjoy friendly competition while building positive relationships with law enforcement and fellow dirt bike riders.

The result is a peaceful, joyful demonstration from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. today (July 18) on Kamehameha Avenue along Hilo Bayfront, across the road from the soccer fields; also honors life and legacy of civil rights activist and lawmaker John Lewis.

The Aug. 10 event is the first public engagement event in the planning process; master plan will include long-term vision to guide revitalization of properties along Banyan Drive and around the peninsula.

The Big Island volcano — perhaps the most active in the world — was a bit of a tease leading up to its most recent fountaining episode yet, which lasted 8.3 hours July 15.

Enjoy the great outdoors or cool air-conditioned spaces during the wide range of upcoming events and activities around the Big Island.

Big Island Relayers are a force of their own, fighting the dark side that is cancer; event celebrating survivors, honoring caregivers and remembering those we lost is July 18 at its new site of Edith Kanakaʻole Tennis Stadium in Hilo.

The most recent lava fountaining episode within Halemaʻumaʻu Crater ended abruptly at 4:46 p.m. July 15 after 8.1 hours.

Kawika Souza and Gary Dias-Souza were arrested and charged in connection to an attempted murder of a man in Pāʻauilo last Friday, according to the Hawaiʻi Police Department.

Nonprofit Friends group — dedicated to supporting the Big Island national park’s interpretive, educational and conservation efforts — was granted $150,000 from the National Park Foundation and $25,000 was donated by Helen Wright to support transformative Guardians of the Trails.

Kūpuna Watch is designed to promote safety awareness, strengthen communication between police and residents and support efforts to keep neighborhoods safe, particularly for seniors.

Next episode most likely to begin July 11 or 12; however, Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports deflation began Saturday morning at the summit, and if that trend continues, fountaining could be pushed back.

Remember: Lane closure schedules can change without notice and are weather permitting.