East Hawai‘i News
Puna man charged with habitual DUI, driving with suspended or revoked license, open container
35-year-old Joshua Delmar Randall was arrested and charged after police officers responding to a welfare check found him passed out in the driver’s seat of a sedan near an intersection in ʻĀinaloa.
Uncertainty at Kīlauea summit prompts safety closures at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park
Temporary closures of Halemaʻumaʻu Trail and part of Byron Ledge Trail go into effect at 5 p.m. today (Oct. 7) because of continued inflation and increased seismicity at Kīlauea volcano summit; more than 200 shallow earthquakes were recorded during the past week, with 6 more during the past 24 hours.
Back to school: Nāʻālehu Elementary campus to reopen next week
It’s been nearly 2 months since the school was extensively flooded and damaged by Hurricane Lala; now, with repairs complete and having to temporarily relocate to Ka‘ū District Gym in Pāhala, teachers and administration ‘cannot wait to be back at school.’
State to host community meeting about Nāʻālehu interim disaster housing
A proposed total of 12 homes, each with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, next to Nāʻālehu Public Library, would offer safe temporary housing for displaced residents as they work toward securing long-term housing options.
Bail maintained for Puna woman charged with attempted murder
Jill Dunston, 54, faces charges of attempted murder and assault following a violent domestic incident in ʻĀinaloa last week.
Online public survey launched for Puna Alternate Route Study
The survey is aimed at gathering the public’s opinion and thoughts about travel patterns in and out of Puna, existing transportation conditions and concerns as well as emergency access and resilience.
UPDATE: Police locate missing 16-year-old considered endangered
Xian Kester Andres was found in good health in Hilo.
Police investigating 26th traffic fatality of 2026 following single-vehicle crash in Mountain View
Investigators determined a green 1998 Toyota pickup truck was traveling south the night of Oct. 2 on North Kulani Road when the driver lost control, causing the truck to veer onto the right shoulder, strike a tree and overturn; he was found unresponsive at the scene.
Hawaiʻi Island YWCA holds groundbreaking for $7 million preschool expansion
The current preschool is at capacity with 90 children, but the expansion will enable 35 more kids ages 2 to 5 to get the head start in life.
Puna man charged with murder indicted in connection with Hawaiian Paradise Park shooting
Guevarra made his initial appearance in Hilo District Court following his arrest Sept. 22; he appeared Friday afternoon in Hilo Circuit Court for his return on the indictment warrant, during which his bail was maintained at $1,823,000 and a a jury trial was scheduled Feb. 8, 2027.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Oct. 2-8: Big Island Art Fair, Black Rock Ampitheater, Hentry Kapono and friends, youth car show and more
Hey, Big Island. We’re back! We’re once again bringing you a great selection of activities, events, shows and more to check out during the upcoming weekend and into next week. Check out this week’s top 10 right now!
Police seek missing Volcano man
William Moxley was last seen at 8 a.m. Sept. 3 on Kaleponi Road in Fern Forest; have you seen him?
Puna ʻŌpio Hub to offer free job skills workshops for transitional age youth
The two-part workshop series is meant to empower youth aged 14-25 with practical tools for employment success on Oct. 7 and Oct. 21.
Department of Water Supply customers urged to reduce water use in Kalapana
Department of Water Supply customers are urged to cut water usage by at least 25% due to equipment malfunctions.
Salvation Army readies disaster response as Hurricane Nolo approaches with threat of heavy rainfall, damaging winds
The Salvation Army’s Hilo Overnight Safe Space, which serves the community’s houseless population, will be temporarily relocated to Hilo High School because of the impending storm.
Hilo man arrested, charged following report of child with suspicious injuries
Bradley Young was arrested Sept. 22 following an incident that morning and subsequently charged Sept. 23 for Felony abuse in the presence of a minor and misdemeanor abuse.
University of Hawai’i 4-year campuses earn high marks
University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo ranked among the top national liberal arts colleges that focus almost exclusively on undergraduate education and tend to award most of their degrees in the arts and sciences.
Bail maintained for Puna man charged with murder in Hawaiian Paradise Park shooting
The Sept. 19 incident at Hawaiian Paradise Park Community Center resulted in the death of 41-year-old Jose Manuel Adame Romero.
Police charge Kea’au man in connection with Hawaiian Paradise Park murder
Police have charged Bryant Guevarra with second degree murder following a fatal shooting in Hawaiian Paradise Park on Saturday.
Hawaiʻi police arrest, charge seven fugitives during multi-agency sweep
In a major islandwide operation, numerous individuals were apprehended due to outstanding warrants for serious offenses, including drug-related crimes and illegal firearm possession.
