East Hawaii News
Utility pole broken in collision, causing power outage for portion of Hilo
More than 1,000 Hawaiian Electric customers in an area from Wainaku Street to Lanikāula Street were without power following the collision.
Thanksgiving holiday travel for Hawai’i expected to be busier than last year
An estimated 9.7 million residents of Hawai‘i, Alaska and the U.S. West Coast plan to travel for Thanksgiving.
UH-Hilo’s Tait-Jones nets PacWest Player of the Week honor
The sophomore from New Zealand had a monster game against the University of Alaska Anchorage that went into overtime.
Laupāhoehoe Swimming Pool has closed indefinitely due to significant water leak
While Laupāhoehoe Swimming Pool is closed for repairs, patrons are encouraged to utilize the Honokaʻa Swimming Pool during regular hours of operation.
Firefighters to resume battling brush fire in Pāhala on Monday morning
Capt. Chris Carvalho with the Hawaiʻi Fire Department said about 30 volunteers arrived to help battle the brush fire.
New chainsaw drone attachment deployed to fight rapid ʻōhiʻa death
The device is now being put to the test, sampling tree branch samples for diagnostic laboratory testing and other purposes.
Public invited to briefing about proposed update to vacation rental regulations
The proposed amendments come nearly four years after the County adopted the initial short-term vacation rental ordinance in November 2018.
UH-Hilo to host Big Island Holiday Classic basketball tourney
There are 22 games on tap in November and December, with the first to be played Nov. 22-25 at Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium in Hilo.
Wind advisory issued for parts of Big Island
East winds of 20 to 35 mph, with gusts up to 50 mph, are forecast in the advisory areas.
Volcano Watch: Learning from the impacts of Kīlauea’s 2018 LERZ lava flows
More than 8,000 photographs taken before, during and after the eruption, along with satellite imagery, make up the largest available dataset of lava flow impacts in the world.
Several UH-Hilo women’s soccer players nab post-season honors
The accolades recognize the players for their performance on and off the field.
Four UH-Hilo men’s soccer players named to CSC Academic All-District Team
The All-District team honors the nation’s top student-athletes for their combined performance on and off the field.
Williams, Agonias named KTA Superstars of the Week for Nov. 9-15
Both University of Hawai‘i at Hilo basketball players stood out last week on the court.
Correia named Aloha Exchange Club Officer of the Month for September
Cody Correia, a Puna District police officer, was honored for his proactive work in two investigations involving separate incidents in September in the Mountain View area.
Missing endangered 13-year-old boy located in good health
Adan Seysyuk was found in good health in Hilo.
Hawaiian Electric asks Big Island customers to reduce electricity use
Big Island customers are asked to conserve power from 5 to 9 p.m. today.
Puna man charged with stealing truck and felony drug possession
Kaimilani Payao, 50, remains in custody in lieu of $70,000.00 bail.
Registration open for Hawai‘i County Parks and Recreation Department 2022 Winter Intersession programs
Looking for something for the kids to do during winter break? Hawai‘i County has some options.
Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo to celebrate Polynesian culture with special lūʻaus Nov. 21 and Dec. 26
The events will pay tribute to the music, hula and the variety of dynamic Polynesian cultures that inhibit the Island of Hawaiʻi and community of Hilo.
Big Island police urge safety on the roads during the holidays
So far this year there have been 33 traffic fatalities on the Big Island, according to the Hawai‘i Police Department.
