East Hawai‘i News

Geochemical analysis of erupted tephra samples during the past decade help scientists understand the temperature of Kīlauea’s shallow magma system under the summit — and things have been “heating up!”

The free event — happening now until 3 p.m. — is open to the public and features a Maritime Career Expo and Waʻa Lauleʻa, a canoe festival or celebration; those who attend can explore waʻa and speak with crew members as well as connect with local organizations and community leaders.

Stormy weather isn’t on the guest list for any of this week’s events around the Big Island, so we enthusiastically encourage everyone to get out of the house to have some fun. Check out this week’s top 10 things to do on the Big Island now!

Jong Man Kim, 79, was arrested on Tuesday under an indictment warrant for the second-degree murder of his wife in June 2024. He remains in custody with a trial set in August.

Several speakers are scheduled to give invaluable tips on brain aging and caregiving resources in Hawaiʻi County at Keaʻau Community Center this Saturday.

Just more than 1,400 customers statewide, including about 1,200 mainly in Puna and South Hilo, remained without power as of Tuesday afternoon, March 24.

Langu was last seen just after 2 p.m. Monday, March 23, in the Kea‘au area. She was wearing a light-colored Winnie the Pooh sweater, black or gray sweatpants and green backpack. Have you seen her?

Repairs are anticipated to take at least two weeks; meanwhile, scheduled programs have been relocated to NAS Swimming Pool.

Expect delays on Keaʻau-Pāhoa Road (Highway 130) from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. today due to trench paving by the Hawaiʻi County Department of Water Supply.

Flood watch extended through Monday, March 23, for Hawai’i Island only because of lingering moisture left by the departing kona low — the second of back-to-back kona lows in the past 2 weeks — and a trough aloft that will produce conditions for another round of rainfall.

The rain is mostly over Maui County this morning, with the storm expected to slide southeast toward Hawai‘i Island later today.

The islands remain safe and welcoming, and after two kona lows in a week, weather conditions are expected to improve early next week; Kauaʻi and Oʻahu already are seeing improving conditions.

However, a flood watch remains in place until 6 p.m. Sunday for the island as impacts from a second kona low in a week is still expected to impact the Big Island.

Nonprofit’s emergency disaster services positioned to respond to evolving needs as storm moves through; donations requested to help fund statewide support for vital relief efforts and supplies.

Zodice Madeyski faces serious charges following a violent altercation that caused injuries to 70-year old man during the kona low weather event.

This storm is not expected to be as severe as the powerful kona low that slammed into the island last weekend; however, be aware that areas that flooded during the first storm could flood faster with additional rainfall because of ground saturation.

Hāmākua Energy will share its plans and provide a recap of the company’s activities in the past quarter during the virtual community information meeting.

Have a good time this weekend and beyond; don’t let the weather weigh you down too much. Check out this week’s top 10 things to do for some good tunes, outdoor fun, entrepreneur wisdom, eco-art and more.

31-year-old Shalton Estocado’s bail was maintained at $160,000 and he was ordered Wednesday, March 18, to appear March 30 for an appointment of counsel hearing; he faces 3 counts of second-degree theft, 3 counts of habitual property crime and 2 counts of third-degree promoting a dangerous drug.

Hawaiian Electric reports crews are working through hazardous and complex conditions to repair overhead and underground electrical infrastructure; more rain forecast later this week also could delay restoration efforts.