Kirsten Johnson

May 22, 2018 | 3 MIN READ

Hilo High School’s graduation ceremonies took place May 18 at Edith Kanaka‘ole Multi-Purpose Stadium

May 22, 2018 | 3 MIN READ

Starting today, the Tribune-Herald is kicking off a three-day series of profiles featuring six graduating high school students from each of the six public high schools in East Hawaii.

May 22, 2018 | 1 MIN READ

When Craig Okahara-Olsen graduated from Waiakea High School on Saturday, he already earned a college degree.

May 18, 2018 | 2 MIN READ

The current volcanic activity in lower Puna and at the summit of Kilauea volcano can take a mental toll on those who are impacted, including children.

May 17, 2018 | 1 MIN READ

There is no tsunami threat from a magnitude-4.2 earthquake that occurred at 8:36 a.m. Wednesday.

May 17, 2018 | 1 MIN READ

Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports an explosive eruption occurred at Kilauea’s summit at 4:17 a.m. this morning.

May 12, 2018 | 2 MIN READ

A fungus that causes rapid ohia death has been detected on Kauai.

May 11, 2018 | 4 MIN READ

PAHOA — As heavy rain dumped over their canopy tent Thursday, Doug Nagy and friends were getting ready for a community grill and movie night.

May 10, 2018 | 2 MIN READ

Despite ongoing seismic and volcanic activity, hundreds of East Hawaii residents participated Saturday in a global walkathon aimed at fighting poverty — and an attempt to set a Guinness...

May 9, 2018 | 1 MIN READ

Hawaiian Volcano Observatory confirms there was a large explosion around 8:30 a.m. in the “overlook crater” within Halema‘umaʻu at the summit of Kilauea volcano, creatin...

May 9, 2018 | 3 MIN READ

Rescue operations are underway to retrieve what could be hundreds of animals left in Leilani Estates and Lanipuna Gardens after their owners were forced to evacuate.

May 8, 2018 | 1 MIN READ

Police said this morning to avoid Highway 270 (Halawa Gulch, North Kohala) between mile marker 25 and 26. The road is closed due to a tree on the roadway. It’s unknown at this time how l...

May 7, 2018 | 3 MIN READ

PANAEWA — Christian “Fish” Fisher aspires to someday pursue computer engineering.

May 6, 2018 | 3 MIN READ

After two days of disruptive and destructive volcanic activity in lower Puna, residents received some relief late Saturday when the eight vents that had been emitting lava earlier in the day we...

May 5, 2018 | 1 MIN READ

Eight fissure vents in Leilani Estates “have gone quiet” though officials say activity is likely to pick up again.

May 5, 2018 | 4 MIN READ

PAHOA — State and county officials told Puna residents during a community meeting Friday night to expect even more seismic and volcanic activity.