East Hawaii News

However, incident area remains dangerous and can present hazardous conditions to the general public; all streets in downtown Hilo are also now open.

Anyone who knows the whereabouts or has information that can help safely locate William Roscoe is urged to call 9-1-1 or the Hawai‘i Police Department.

The fire displaced seven residents and resulted in the evacuation of dozens more from nearby buildings, but no fatalities or injuries were reported.

The identities of the 2 fire victims, who each was found in different separate locations within the now apartment building, have not yet been released; cause of the early morning Nov. 29 fire is unknown and it remains under investigation.

The roadway in Puna was previously impacted by a downed utility pole,

A second skunk captured in Hilo this month raises concerns of invasive species that hitchhike on cargo ships and may impact the state’s rabies-free status and wildlife.

This year’s sale offers a wide selection of Nordmann fir and Noble fir trees, ranging from 3 to 10 feet tall, along with fresh wreaths.

Members used their inaugural meeting — in advance of meeting with the governor — to review their roles and responsibilities, discuss a general framework to proceed and develop a shared understanding of the choices before the state — lease, land exchange and condemnation.

$8 million project will double the Hawaiʻi Department of Accounting and General Services workspace in the Hāmākua community and increase productivity for North Hawaiʻi

The event highlighted the HOPE Services Hawai‘i mission to make homelessness rare, brief and nonrecurring on Hawai’i Island through a comprehensive, compassionate approach.

Sixth grade students organized a food distribution event from front to back in two weeks as a way to give back before Thanksgiving.

‘Tis the week after Thanksgiving, when what to our wondering eyes should appear, but the arrival of Christmas and holiday events aplenty, from far and near.

The closure is necessary so repairs to the foundation of the bridge can continue, is necessary in preparation for the overall Hakalau Bridge Rehabilitation Project, which is expected to begin in fall 2027.

Kuʻikahi Mediation Center celebrates a record-breaking fundraiser, gathering nearly $60,000 to support their vital mediation services and peace-building efforts on Hawaiʻi Island

Douglass Shipman Adams is set to spearhead EDvance Continuing Education and Training, a program to provide residents with pathways to career growth and contribute to economic resilience.

Gamelan of the Molten Blossom, East Hawaiʻi Cultural Center’s bronze gong orchestra, has returned from an enriching cultural immersion in Central Java, Indonesia, armed with new techniques and plenty of stories.

Pāhoa and Honokaʻa High and Intermediate Schools created the latest “Drive with Aloha” murals on the Big Island to raise awareness about the dangers of impaired driving.

Ryan Carvahlo, 14, was initially reported missing on Nov. 23.

Three new Ford F-450 brush trucks will bolster firefighting and speed up response times in more repost areas.

Self-service options are available in many retail lobbies during post offi ce closures for holidays, including the upcoming Thanksgiving celebration, Nov. 27.