East Hawai‘i News
Hilo Christmas parade returns in full glory on Nov. 26
A glorious glow of thousands of twinkling and steadily shining bright lights will again bathe Downtown Hilo in holiday spirit on Saturday with the return of a yuletide tradition.A glorious glow of thousands of twinkling and steadily shining bright lights will again bathe Downtown Hilo in holiday spirit on Saturday with the return of a yuletide tradition.
Wastewater discharge into Puhi Bay in Hilo prompts advisory
The public is advised to remain out of waters from Puhi Bay to Onekahakaha until warning signs have been removed.
UPDATE: Dangerously large breaking waves of 20 to 30 feet now forecast through Saturday night for parts of Big Island
The dangerous surf coincides with strong to gale-force winds and spring high tide.
Dry October for Big Island ends with much needed precipitation and return of rainbow season
Despite the start of the wet season at the beginning of October, several locations on the Big Island remained dry for a good chunk of the month.
Pāhoa man arrested, charged following reported shooting incident in Puna
Kiha Rodney Stone Kaahu faces several charges including first-degree terroristic threatening and ownership or possession of firearm prohibited.
New video shares tips for visiting Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park during busy holidays
From Thanksgiving through January is the park’s busiest time of the year.
Hawaiian Electric asks Big Island customers to again reduce electricity use
The utility company says the need for conservation is being prompted by the unexpected loss of several of its large generators.
Strong northeast winds, significant north swell possible on Thanksgiving
You might want to change any plans you have outside on Turkey Day.
Utility pole broken in collision, causing power outage for portion of Hilo
More than 1,000 Hawaiian Electric customers in an area from Wainaku Street to Lanikāula Street were without power following the collision.
Thanksgiving holiday travel for Hawai’i expected to be busier than last year
An estimated 9.7 million residents of Hawai‘i, Alaska and the U.S. West Coast plan to travel for Thanksgiving.
UH-Hilo’s Tait-Jones nets PacWest Player of the Week honor
The sophomore from New Zealand had a monster game against the University of Alaska Anchorage that went into overtime.
Laupāhoehoe Swimming Pool has closed indefinitely due to significant water leak
While Laupāhoehoe Swimming Pool is closed for repairs, patrons are encouraged to utilize the Honokaʻa Swimming Pool during regular hours of operation.
Firefighters to resume battling brush fire in Pāhala on Monday morning
Capt. Chris Carvalho with the Hawaiʻi Fire Department said about 30 volunteers arrived to help battle the brush fire.
New chainsaw drone attachment deployed to fight rapid ʻōhiʻa death
The device is now being put to the test, sampling tree branch samples for diagnostic laboratory testing and other purposes.
Public invited to briefing about proposed update to vacation rental regulations
The proposed amendments come nearly four years after the County adopted the initial short-term vacation rental ordinance in November 2018.
UH-Hilo to host Big Island Holiday Classic basketball tourney
There are 22 games on tap in November and December, with the first to be played Nov. 22-25 at Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium in Hilo.
Wind advisory issued for parts of Big Island
East winds of 20 to 35 mph, with gusts up to 50 mph, are forecast in the advisory areas.
Volcano Watch: Learning from the impacts of Kīlauea’s 2018 LERZ lava flows
More than 8,000 photographs taken before, during and after the eruption, along with satellite imagery, make up the largest available dataset of lava flow impacts in the world.
Four UH-Hilo men’s soccer players named to CSC Academic All-District Team
The All-District team honors the nation’s top student-athletes for their combined performance on and off the field.
