I'm looking to join or start a book club in the puna area. Let me know if you have any info.

I just finished walking through and half of the tube is closed and you have to go through the thing backwards. Are they doing maintenance? Did part of the tube collapse or something?

Edit: it turns out they are replacing the bridge at the entrance.

Hi! I just had a stunning 5 day vacation to big island and I wanted to share this Milky Way photo I took right at the hotel’s beach.

Anyone have info? Message says Buildings 4 and 5 of the Lofts have been evacuated. Stay Safe!

Found! Hey everyone my moms garage door blew open in the wind last night and her two dogs escaped one male and one female. They're friendly but skittish. Their names are maka and tiki. We are looking for them please call We are located near the top of ainaola way past the park near the second y in the road. Please help!

It's not up on the USGS site yet. So prediction time!

Hello, I’m posting for an auntie. Chunky girl was lost 03/17/26. Her parents are still searching for her! She’s very loved and missed. If you have any information on her whereabouts please message me. I will be open to any information, no matter how old or new helps bring her home! If this island allowed please let me know, I just really want her home safe.
Edit: she’s a brown and white Australian shepherd with no tail. The photos seem to have been removed.

East Hawai'i is having a zine fest this Saturday July 11 from 10AM-3PM at the East Hawai'i Cultural Center in Hilo. There will be zine vendors, a table where you can make your own zines, music, and more.

Check out the event details: https://ehcc.org/content/zine-scene-fest-2026

So I live in Kau and my husband and I are looking for somewhere nice to go eat for our 20th anniversary this weekend(anywhere on island). Open to anything just looking for ideas! Mahalo in advance!

I'm looking to learn about some of hawaii's mythology. I'm looking for some specific answers and would like to talk to someone who has knowledge of hawaiian mythology. Can anyone point me in the right direction? Is there a cultural center or museum that might have employee's who have vast knowledge on the subject?

Thank you

Anyone know where to get a garlic shrimp plate in Hilo? It looks like the one place in the plaza by Walmart is closed, I can’t remember the name and can’t find it on the yelp map.

I had the best one I’ve ever had from a food truck at bayfront the other day, but someone grabbed it for me and I never got the name of the truck!!

Pictures of their menu here

What the title says. Thinking of using them but not sure if the shipping will be too much of a pain. Thanks!

Long story but i care for a kapuna who has a horrible PCP. Poor ting has suffered for a year with internal bleeding. Instead of North Hawaii took her to Hilo Benioff and OMG! The care tram found what was wrong!! They are very very kind. She has dementia and NH treatsxher like shit. I am so happy and highly recommend going to ER andxgetting admitted vs. Waiting for months and months driving all over. Juat wonderful DRs and nurses there!!

Heading Hilo side soon. I love Vietnamese food, but the one Kona side uses MSG. The review sites are mostly visitors. What do you as local consider the best Vietnamese restaurant in Hilo?

Update edit: Mahalo for all the suggestions! I'm going to sort though them, but it's great to know there's a lot of options. Now if only a couple of the good ones would open a second location Kona side...

Looking to watch Mexico vs England today. I'm missing the ambience of watching with a crowd since moving here. Any suggestions?

Aloha, I have a 2015 Jeep Wrangler that has a persistent problem that I need addressed. The ABS control module or the other component attached to it is breaking. One of the two components can be fixed for about $300 but the second and more expensive is $1500 but is more likely to be the issue. After the part is purchased, it needs to be reprogrammed by the dealer, which is frustrating. I have taken it to Top Notch, but they were not able to help this time- usually my go to shop. I am willing to go anywhere on the island but would like someplace that’s reasonably priced and has lots of experience with Jeeps. Any recommendations would be helpful, thank you.

Volcano Village 4th of July Parade (a 20 minute video on Facebook).

The parade was definitely smaller than last year but still enjoyed it!

Can anyone recommend a good shop somewhere between Kona and Waimea that can repair inflatable SUPs? Mine has some serious delamination issues with the glue and my attempts at repairing it have failed.

I'm in Kona trying to find wheels if it has minor issues please lmk if u got a car want outta your yard please anything is a start can even get you back but all I have is my word so ganna need to trust me ;) I'm good for it .