East Hawai‘i News
Kīlauea eruption daily update: Webcam imagery shows little or no fountaining as of this morning
However, intermittent spattering was seen from the westernmost large cone in the Big Island volcano’s caldera throughout last night.
Second emergency proclamation issued for former Uncle Billy’s property in Hilo
Public safety issues continue at the once iconic hotel on the Big Island’s Waiakea Peninsula, prompting Hawai‘i Gov. Josh Green’s move.
Big Island firefighters battle Pāhoa structure fire
The blaze at a one-story building in the Puna community was extinguished by 12:30 a.m. Saturday. No one was injured.
Search continues for missing elderly Hawaiian Paradise Park man; family offering cash reward
Big Island police say 76-year-old William Romeo Bishop Sr. was last seen the afternoon of Jan. 22 in the area of his home on 22nd Avenue in Hawaiian Paradise Park. He has not been seen nor heard from since.
Road closure on Haili Street in Hilo scheduled to begin Sunday
The Department of Water Supply will be working between Keawe and Kino‘ole Streets starting at 8 a.m. till 4 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday.
Big Island police seek help locating Hilo man missing since mid-August
62-year-old Elroy Pacheco was last seen Aug. 16 in the Hilo area.
Update: Big Island police say missing 13-year-old boy found in Hilo in good health
13-year-old Jason Abiley, reported missing since Sept. 6, was found Wednesday in Hilo in good health.
Business Monday: Gam3Escape in Hilo on the Big Island building community through gaming
Gam3Escape is your gateway to adventure and, as its name suggests with the “3” mirroring the “E,” an escape from the stresses of everyday life.
Mountain View man dies after motorcycle he was driving hits utility pole
Big Island police think speed and inattention appear to be primary factors in the Hilo crash. A coroner’s inquest investigation was initiated.
Work furlough inmate fails to return to Hale Nani in Hilo
65-year-old Mark Kahalewai was scheduled to return to the Big Island reintegration center by 2 p.m. Friday. If you see him, call 9-1-1.
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park announces September flight operations
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park has scheduled multiple flight operations throughout September for various activities, including, ungulate surveys, invasive species control and Hawaiian petrel monitoring.
Have you seen Kaitlyn Mendoza? Big Island police want to know
24-year-old Kaitlyn Mendoza was last seen Aug. 22, wearing a white T-shirt and white and blue shorts.
Possible drowning in waters off Big Island’s Shipman Beach under investigation
The victim was identified as 66-year-old David Berg of Pāhoa.
Puna Geothermal Venture quarterly community meeting this week
Updates on the status of the Big Island geothermal energy facility are planned, as well as a representative from Hawaiʻi County expected to participate and take questions.
Tanabata festival returns to ‘Imiloa in Hilo for first time since 2019, drawing thousands
The festival at the Big Island astronomy center featured special planetarium shows, Japanese crafts and traditional games, bon dance lessons, taiko performances, entertainment, ʻono food and more.
Update: Missing ‘at risk’ kūpuna found
Big Island police report that 64-year-old Georgette Olinger-Sakai was located in Hilo in good health.
Bill’s passage puts Hawai‘i County in position for next round of Kīlauea recovery grants
Bill 56 establishes standards for how the County awards what’s left of $20 million in flexible funding it received in 2019 from the Hawai‘i Legislature to assist with recovery efforts, as well as any future relief funds.
Police seek Big Island 18-year-old wanted in connection with assault investigation
Luis Villalobos of Hilo was positively identified as a suspect in an incident that happened the evening of April 22 at a high school party in Hilo.
Hilo swimming pool gets new springboard
The new 1-meter springboard and stand were installed in the northwest corner of the Olympic-sized swimming pool at Charles “Sparky” Kawamoto Swim Stadium in Hilo on the Big Island.
Free Hawaiian Arts Festival celebrates Hawaiian culture, art in Hilo
The Hana No‘eau Hawaiian Arts Festival will be held Aug. 18-19 at the Edith Kanakaʻole Tennis Stadium in Hilo, showcasing Hawaiʻi-based artists and their creations in visual, literary, and performing arts.
