East Hawai‘i News
Pōhai Mālama Care Center is pausing operations in Hilo
The 12-bed inpatient hospice facility in Hilo will take a tactical pause on all inpatient hospice care operations beginning on Nov. 18, 2022
County Council passes first reading of gun bill with a few amendments
The bill proposes several “sensitive places” where carrying a licensed firearm, concealed or not, would be prohibited on the Big Island.
Hawai’i Radiologic Associates in Kona and Hilo abruptly closed — leaving patients in the dark
Clients with appointments and patients waiting for results of ultrasounds, mammograms and other imaging services say they have been left in the dark by the for-profit company, Hawai’i Radiologic Associates.
Six Big Island nonprofits recommended for $400,000 in County stewardship grants
The grant money would come from a special Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Maintenance Fund.
Pāhala Public & School Library to reopen Nov. 1 after repairs from earthquake damage
The BIg Island library had been closed temporarily due to damage caused by the Oct. 14 earthquakes on Mauna Loa’s flanks.
5th Pink Out Color Run in Hilo supports breast cancer survivors and thrivers
The event, sponsored by KBIG-FM in partnership with the American Cancer Society, also raises awareness and funds for the fight against breast cancer.
Yes, those were witches you saw paddling around Hilo Bay
Pointy hats and other witchy wardrobe were the norm. Even a skeleton and a glittery orange-and-black spider were part of the festivities.
Fire at single-family home in Pāhoa causes estimated $375,000 in damage
There were no occupants found in the home, according to the Hawaiʻi Fire Department.
UH-Hilo women’s soccer claims PacWest championship outright
The Vulcans repeat as back-to-back conference champs, but this time alone at the top.
Puna officer honored for saving woman’s life
Hawai‘i Police Department Officer Dallas Arce was named the Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawai‘i’s Officer of the Month for July.
New water service to be installed in South Hilo
The Department of Water Supply, DWS, will be installing a new water service between Hikina Place and Mill Road in South Hilo starting at the end of the month.
Big Island police offer Halloween safety tips
Being safe is no trick; a few common-sense tips can help make Halloween is safe and fun for keiki and adults alike.
Big Island weekly lane closures: Oct. 29-Nov. 4
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced weekly lane closures for Oct. 29-Nov. 4.
University of Hawaiʻi holding public meetings for proposed tuition increases in 2025, 2026
The University of Hawaiʻi 10-campus system is proposing a freeze on undergraduate tuition for two more academic years, but it would be followed by 2% increases in the next two academic years.
Police identify woman killed in Pāhoa crash
Speed and inattention are the two primary factors in the crash.
Hilo man killed in motorcycle collision
Big Island police are investigating the fatal collision that happened at the intersection of Kilauea Avenue and East Palai Street.
Is it aliens? Nope. Mysterious bright light off Big Island’s east coast explained
The lights are from a survey vessel carrying field scientists conducting monitoring work in a study area that includes an ocean dredged material disposal site several miles offshore of the Hilo coast.
Fun and freaky ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ returns to Hilo’s Palace Theater on Halloween
Let’s do the Time Warp again.
Hawai’i County Council District 2 race features political newcomers Kagiwada and Kusch
District 2 is the only race left to be decided for the Hawai’i County Council.
UH-Hilo women’s soccer claims share of PacWest championship
The team crowned PacWest champ will receive an automatic spot in the NCAA Division II Women’s Soccer Championships West Region
