East Hawaii News

27-year-old Cyrus Jabilona of Hilo was sentenced to serve 20 years for attempted manslaughter and 5 years for felony abuse of a family member.

You can pound mochi or enjoy an End of the Year Country Party with Waylon Nihipali in Hilo or participate in any one of the several New Year’s events in the Kailua-Kona area, plus more.

Witnesses who were visiting the victim’s residence told police that a vehicle drove partially up the driveway and the 39-year-old victim was shot when he went to ask who was there.

Christmas is almost here and all around the Big Island, there are many events to make your holidays more brightened.

The road remains open and no closures or delays are anticipated as work progresses throughout the week.

Because of the delayed arrival in Hilo, regularly scheduled Hilo to Honolulu sailing will now depart today and is estimated to arrive Wednesday in Honolulu. There are no changes to cargo acceptance or gate hours at the Port of Hilo.

The Dec. 15 incident in the 100 block of Rainbow Drive involved a woman being struck and knocked unconscious by a bat and three men being stabbed.

The Hawai‘i Police Department thanks the public for its patience.

45-year-old Ronald Makio was charged with 10 offenses after shooting a pig in a residential area outside Honoka‘a.

Christmas is less than 2 weeks away and there’s still plenty of holiday cheer to be had around the Big Island.

Experience the joy of singing — or just come listen — during this event that will be filled with uplifting music from Handel’s holiday classic.

Bruce Torres Fischer’s research will focus on phonological variations in the speech of mānaleo, native speakers of the Hawaiian language, through analyzing archival audio recordings.

A routine inspection by the U.S. Coast Guard late Monday turned up an issue with the fire suppression system at the shipping company’s port facility.

Michael Domingo, 33, was reported missing Dec. 10. He was last seen at about 10:25 a.m. Dec. 8 at his residence on Ipuaiwaha Street in Kea‘au.

The hundreds of people who come to the farm from the first weekend of November until 2 p.m. Christmas Eve to take home a tree can count on the Bradwells and their staff to deliver a true holiday experience.

In case you’re seeking something else, there’s also a health care talk story event featuring “Seniors in Paradise” host Derek Kurisu, the Celebrate ‘Ohana Festival in Kona, Cherry Poppin’ Daddies live in Hilo and more.

The quake was felt widely around the Big Island, with more than 150 “Felt Reports” recorded within the first 30 minutes after.

Slow progress to revitalize and redevelop the blighted Big Island area, which includes historic Banyan Drive, and seeming lack of state officials to take into account cultural and historical considerations too much for public to remain quiet

Gusts of up to 45 to 55 mph are possible in the area downslope from Volcano Village in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park; winds should diminish by daybreak Friday

Whether its the 63rd annual Waimea Twilight Christmas Parade, Kailua Village Artists Holiday Receptions or one of the plethora of other events, there’s plenty to do for the whole family