East Hawai‘i News

Forecasters extend advisory until 6 a.m. Aug. 2, except for Big Island summits; Hawaiian Electric continues to monitor wildfire risk.

Construction is expected to begin at the end of 2027, with the renovated Kawānanakoa Gym to be completed by the end of 2028.

The earlier closure July 30 was caused by a traffic crash.

Grants aim to help residents of all ages, especially older adults, improve how they live, move and stay connected in their neighborhoods through innovative local projects.

There’s plenty to do that will seduce your senses during any event you attend throughout the next week on the Big Island. Check out our top 10 things to do for July 31-Aug. 6 now!

Shane Dacuycuy and Raymond Adrian were charged with multiple drug and firearm offenses following executed search warrants by Hawaiʻi Police Department Vice Division and Homeland Security Investigations.

State Sen. Lorraine Inouye announced the release of $350,000 for the Panaʻewa Hub, which is being developed by the Keaukaha Panaʻewa Farmers Association.

Michael Bratt was charged with two counts of first-degree attempted promotion of a dangerous drug, two counts of first-degree promotion of a dangerous drug, and promoting a controlled substance in a public park.

The east swell being generated from now-Tropical Depression Fausto fell below advisory levels on Wednesday morning and will continue to decline throughout the day.

The change from 55 mph to 45 mph, which begins July 29, will be for the portion of Pūʻainakō from Komohana Street to a half-mile east of Wilder Road.

The Pilipaʻa Elite 16 Boys volleyball team competed the largest national tournament in the U.S. earlier this month and the Gold Coast Junior Little League softball team played in the West Region Tournament.

The most recent episode of molten rock geyser activity within Halemaʻumaʻu Crater confined to Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park ended following 7.5 hours of continuous fountaining.

The latest episode of molten rock geysers within Halemaʻumaʻu Crater of the Big Island volcano began shortly after 7 p.m. July 28 following precursory activity that started the night before.

Reports by Vibrant Hawaiʻi and KōCreate examine energy affordability, power outages, household preparedness, renewable energy development, community participation, protection of ʻāina and cultural resources as well as benefits residents expect from future energy investments.

The free event will feature activities related to science, technology, engineering and math as well as hands-on experiments, space and astronomy exploration and more.

McBride brings to the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo team more than a decade of athletic training experience in professional hockey and collegiate athletics.

Hawai‘i Island 17-year-old living with leukemia presents check from Make-A-Wish Hawai‘i to University of Hawai‘i at Hilo cashier’s office, taking inspiring step toward future in engineering,

Closures are planned for weekdays, unless otherwise noted; All projects are weather permitting and lane closure schedules can change with little to no notice.

Forecaster confidence in Fausto’s track is increasing that strongest winds and heaviest rainfall will remain offshore to the north of the Hawaiian Islands; however, everyone still needs to continue watching the storm’s progress.

The Hawaiʻi County Council passed a voluntary rezoning bill that seeks to ignite business growth in Pāhoa and a bill that maintains the town’s unique character.