Two E. Hawaii women honored at luncheon
The 13th annual YWCA Remarkable People ceremony and luncheon on Thursday honored longtime community advocates Carol Ignacio and Irene Nagao for their decades of commitment and compassion.
Obituaries for April 19
Larry Castaneda, 74, of Honokaa died March 12 at home. Born in Honokaa, he was a steward at Hilton Waikoloa Village, courtesy driver for Meridian HRT and Hawaii Army National Guard veteran. Private scattering of ashes at a later date. Survived by brother, Michael (Karen) Castaneda of Wilburton, Okla.; father-in-law, Bernard (Patsy Sabarre) Labasan of Kealakekua; nephews, nieces and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Your Views for April 19
Feeling pressures of adulthood
UHH dominates at PacWest finals
PUAKO — UH-Hilo’s men’s and women’s golf teams had an excellent showing at the Pacific West Conference Championships — as sophomore Kiersten Saludares placed No.1 to lead UHH’s women’s team to a third-place finish and fifth-year Nicholas Gomez also placed first to lead the men to a repeat conference title on Wednesday afternoon in South Kohala.
Your Views for April 18
Please honor isle’s 911 dispatchers
BIIF volleyball: Wildcats remained undefeated
KONAWAENA 3 – KA ‘UMEKE 0
Obituaries for April 18
Blaine “Boding” Aribal, 98, of Honokaa died April 9 at Hale Ho‘ola Hamakua in Honokaa. Born in Catmon, Cebu, Philippines, she was a husker/roaster for Hawaiian Holiday Mac Nuts, member of Hamakua Visayan Club, self-employed streamstress and Hale Ho‘ola Hamakua and R.S.V.P. volunteer. Visitation 8-9:30 a.m. Friday, April 26, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Honokaa. Mass at 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Honokaa Catholic Church Cemetery. Casual/aloha attire; flowers/lei welcome. Survived by sons, Sundie (Debra) Aribal of Waimea and Ivan (Grace) Aribal of Honolulu; sisters, Naucisa Colinares Majaducon of Iligan, Mindanao, Philippines and Zenaida Toledo of Ozamiz, Mindanao, Philippines; 15 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; nephews and nieces. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
HPP man posts bail after being charged with multiple offenses
Police have charged 31-year-old Dylan Jessen Gapp of Hawaiian Paradise Park with numerous firearms offenses and violation of a court order.
Obituaries for April 17
Lawrence “Skip” Lee Black, 60, of Keaau died April 4 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Honolulu, he was retired. Private services held. Survived by wife, Loriann Black of Keaau; children, Cheynne Black and Jonah Black of Keaau, Tiana Black of Sweden; stepchildren, Zachry Hernandez of Las Vegas and Jordan Hernandez of Georgia; mother, Dianna Black of Kailua, Oahu; brother, Lewis Black Jr. of Kailua, Oahu; mother-in-law, Rosita Yoro of Keaau; nine grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Your Views for April 17
Think about animals during disaster prep
Let’s Talk Food: Big Island Chocolate Festival
Make plans to attend the 11th annual Big Island Chocolate Festival held from April 25 to 27 at the Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort &Spa.
Obituaries for April 16
John Cooper, 81, of Hawaii Island died March 3. No known family. Survivors are asked to call Hilo Medical Center at (808) 932-3500, option 4.
Police arrest suspect in Kona robbery
Police arrested 21-year-old Peter Melling of Kailua-Kona on April 12 for a robbery that occurred at a shopping center on the 75-5800 block of Alii Drive on April 11.
BIIF track and field competes at HPA for the second time
WAIMEA — The Big Island Interscholastic Federation (BIIF) hosted its sixth meet of the track and field season on Saturday at Hawaii Preparatory Academy.
BIIF volleyball: Ka ‘Umeke wins second; KSH wins back-to-back
KA ‘UMEKE 3 – CHRISTIAN LIBERTY 2
Your Views for April 14
Utility hurts working people
Volcano Watch: HVO and collaborators continue seismic surveys across the active volcanoes of Hawaii
The Island of Hawai‘i is one of the most seismically active regions in the world. In the last five years, an average of 600-1200 earthquakes per week have been detected by the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory. This regular rumble of activity across the island can be used to our advantage to assess the hazards that Kilauea and Mauna Loa volcanoes represent.
Obituaries for April 14
Atsuko Murakami Cabanas, 106, of Hilo died March 10 at Hale Anuenue Restorative Care Center. Born in Hakalau, she was a retired co-owner and seamstress for the former S. Cabanas Tailor. Private services held. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Survived by son, Wendell (Gabriella) Cabanas of Hilo; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
