East Hawaii News

While there is no particular area of the Big Island under more threat from the storm than others, with moisture being pulled from south of the state, areas in Kaʻū and Puna could see more widespread rainfall over larger areas.

No further information was provided.

Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall will be possible as a Kona low develops to the west of Kaua‘i and increases southerly flow across the state.

While it wasn’t crazy, it was still the most wonderful time of year for droves of holiday shoppers in search of deals at Walmart and Target in Hilo.

Justine Kawaa was last seen at 5:41 p.m. Wednesday near the intersection of West Puainako Street and Kanoelehua Avenue in Hilo.

The Hilo Temple Corps is most thankful this year for the Big Island community and its support and wants to give back by feeding people’s bodies and souls.

Lilinoe the pueo was rescued in December 2022 after being found on the side of the road with a broken wing in West Hawai‘i and became a full-time resident of the Big Island zoo at the end of July.

The Kea‘au taproom and brewery opened in July and has a total of 24 taps, with 18 craft beers on tap now, including beer, sours and mead. The menu includes red and white wines as well.

Momentum for revitalization of the peninsula and Banyan Drive areas in Hilo picked up steam after Hawai‘i Gov. Josh Green signed an emergency proclamation in July to help clean up, secure and demolish the former Uncle Billy’s Hilo Bay Hotel property.

Aiden Bowers was located in good health Nov. 17.

Events include Irish Night on Nov. 15, which will feature film screenings and a performance by Hawai‘i Irish Dance, and a celebration of Indian culture Nov. 16, both at the Manono campus in Hilo.

The swimmer was found about 100 yards offshore from the Kumukahi lighthouse holding onto a makeshift floatation device.

There are 12 male and four female roles available, ranging in age from their 20s to 70s. The Hilo Education Arts Repertory Theatre is hosting the auditions at the East Hawai‘i Cultural Center in downtown Hilo.

One of Hawai‘i’s largest Veterans Day parades returns to downtown Hilo on Nov. 4.

Affected areas include Waiānuenue Avenue, from Kapi‘olani to Hāla‘i Streets, including side roads and lanes in Hilo.

The makai (ocean side) lane of Hawaiʻi Belt Road in Pepeʻekeo is closed in the vicinity of of mile post 6.5 until further notice out of an abundance of caution because of a dip in the road near the Kapuʻe Stream Bridge.

There will be a temporary road closure on KĪlauea Avenue in Hilo, near Mamo Street starting 8 a.m. today.

The area closed is from within 100 feet of Kapuʻe Stream Bridge on the Hilo side to Mill Road on the Hāmākua side of the bridge.

The Hawai’i Police Department said Mitchell Kanehailua Jr. was arrested Sunday for violating a protective order and for harassment following a domestic dispute incident in Kona on Sunday.

A Peace Day Parade in Honoka’a called for the return of former islander Ramona Okumura who is in Gaza serving children in-need.