East Hawai‘i News
Police Investigate Threat at HCC Manono Campus
Big Island police are investigating following a bomb call to the Hawai‘i Community College Manono Campus in Hilo.
Tropical Storm Warning Issued as Darby Approaches
Darby is now a tropical storm, and despite its weakening trend and forecast track keeping it to the south, the Big Island is likely to still see some impacts. The National Weather Service in Honolulu also issued a tropical storm warning for the state.
Volcano Watch: What Is a Volcano?
What makes a volcano a volcano? This was the topic of a “Volcano Watch” article about 20 years ago. Recent questions from visitors suggest this remains a topic of great interest and deserves revisiting.
Darby Continues to Weaken on Westward Trek South of Big Island
Hurricane Darby is forecast to continue weakening as it makes its westward trek to the south of the Big Island, according to the 5 p.m. advisory from the Central Pacific Hurricane Center on Thursday, July 14.
Midweek Power Outage Affects More Than 2,000 Customers in Hilo
More than 2,000 electric customers in a portion of Hilo were without power for nearly two hours Wednesday night, July 13, because of a tree falling on power lines.
HI-EMA Activates State Emergency Operations Center to Monitor Hurricane Darby
The state is monitoring Hurricane Darby after the now Category 2 and weakening storm crossed into the Central Pacific overnight.
Civil Defense: Darby Forecast to Pass South of Big Island Saturday
Hawai‘i County Civil Defense reports that Hurricane Darby is expected to pass south of the Big Island this weekend.
Wildfire Within Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park 90% Contained
A wildfire within Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park is nearly completely contained after days of battling the blaze.
Hilo Woman’s Club Awards Scholarships to 2 Ambitions Young Women
A Big Island women’s organization is helping two East Hawai’i residents accomplish their goals.
Hurricane Darby Becomes Major Hurricane Again But Still Expected to Weaken
Hurricane Darby re-intensified Wednesday, July 13, but is still expected to weaken during the next few days.
Queen Lili‘uokalani Outrigger Canoe Races Return in September
The world’s largest long-distance outrigger canoe race will once again welcome paddlers from around the world this year to the Big Island.
Police Seek Puna Couple Wanted in Connection With Assault
Big Island police are asking the public for help with locating a Puna couple sought for questioning in connection with an assault in March.
Wildfire at HVNP 70% Contained; Cause Under Investigation
Efforts continue to extinguish a wildfire that broke out earlier this week within Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park and its cause is under investigation.
Hawai’i Kūpuna Softball League Standings After 2022 County Tournament
The regular season has ended, with the county tournament played July 6-7 and the state tournament on O’ahu scheduled for Aug. 2-5.
Big Island Sees Near to Below Average Rainfall in June
Much of the Big Island saw near to below average rainfall in June, according to the monthly precipitation summary from the National Weather Service in Honolulu.
Ige Releases $4.5M For Demolition of Hilo Harbor Water Tower
Gov. David Ige on Tuesday, July 12, announced he is releasing $4.5 million for a demolition project at Hilo Harbor.
BISAC Summer Jam Event to Return For 8th Year
Get ready for a fun-filled day of activities for everyone in the family.
Police Seek Puna Man Wanted For Questioning in 2 Investigations
Big Island police are asking for the public’s assistance with finding a Puna man wanted for questioning in connection with criminal investigations.
Mauna Loa Road in HVNP Temporarily Closed Because of Wildfire
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park reports that Mauna Loa Road is closed to the public because of a wildfire.
Police Urge Public to Be Wary of Jewelry Scam After Man Arrested For Theft
Police urge the public to be wary when buying items from people they don’t know following the arrest of a man from Washington state earlier this week for theft.
