High seeds sweep BIIF softball semifinals
No upsets were had.
Toughman season off to hot start
It was a successful start to another season of youth kickboxing as Toughman Hawaii Next Generation held its first show of the year last Saturday in Hilo.
Your Views for April 25
Regarding Waikoloa roundabout idea
Zappa tribute show Saturday at Palace
Hilo might be the only place on Earth a Frank Zappa tribute concert would be considered a return to normalcy.
Sun, fun, surf: Nearly 150 keiki attend event at Kohanaiki
Kohanaiki, also known as Pine Trees, was bustling Saturday with families attending the 26th annual Surf for the Earth and Beach Clean Up.
Obituaries for April 25
Darrell Lee Lehmann, 72, of Kailua-Kona died April 21 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Idaho, he was a metal fabrication business owner, farmer and president of Wehilani Estates. Private services. Survived by his wife, Kathleen Lehmann of Kailua-Kona; daughter, Amanda Nemitz of Kailua-Kona; sisters, Dolly Goolsby of Sacramento, Calif., and Kay Lehmann of Idaho; brother, Lee Lehmann of Washington; a grandson; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
BIIF softball semifinals begin
The Central Pacific Bank/Big Island Interscholastic Federation (BIIF) Division I and Division II softball playoff semifinals began on Tuesday as high seeds hosted low seeds to start their best-of-three series.
Obituaries for April 24
Benny Shigeru Akamine, 70, of Hilo died March 22 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hilo, he was the retired owner of Orchid Isle Welding, a Hawaii Army National Guard veteran and member of Hawaii Classic Cruizers. Visitation 4:30-6 p.m. Friday, May 3, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Memorial service at 6 p.m. Celebration of life from noon Saturday, May 4, at Wailoa State Park Large Pavilion. Casual attire; no flowers. Survived by wife, Gwen Akamine of Hilo; children, Darlene “Didi” Akamine, Ian Akamine, Chadd (Ronalyn Duldulao) Akamine and Cyrus (Keshia) Akamine of Hilo; siblings, Jimmy Akamine of Las Vegas, Sharon (Ron) Hoo, Diane (Harris) Yoneoka, Ruth (Ronald) Nakamura and Ethel (Leslie) Toguchi of California, Lena Muramoto and Jean (Dennis) Punzal of Hilo, Maureen Michelsen of Texas; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
KSH’s Kaha‘i Helm, HPA’s Anna Sailer win golf BIIFs
The Big Island Interscholastic Federation’s golf season wrapped up Monday afternoon at The Club at Hokuli’a with the final round of the boys and girls individual championships.
Hawaiian Electric lifts request for power conservation
Hawaiian Electric on Wednesday lifted its call for energy conservation on Hawaii Island, and customers can resume their normal use of electricity.
Obituaries for April 23
Jay N. Ishimoto, 87, of Hilo died April 7 at home. Born in Waialua, Oahu, he was a retired teacher at Hilo Intermediate School, retired member of Hawaii State Teacher’s Association, photographer for the Lyman Museum and founding member of the former Big Island Film Club. Private services held. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Survived by wife, Maureen Ishimoto of Hilo; sons, Guy K. (Rosemary) Ishimoto of Roswell, Ga., And Dean H. (Shelley) Ishimoto of Hilo; sisters-in-law, Mabel Ishimoto and Sheila Black of Honolulu; brother-in-law, George Ueda of Hilo; a granddaughter; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Your Views for April 23
Self-immolation raises questions
New tsunami video ‘has it all in one place’
In response to Gov. Josh Green proclaiming April as Tsunami Awareness Month in Hawaii, the University of Hawaii Sea Grant College Progra partnered with organizations across the state to promote tsunami preparedness by creating a new 2024 Hawaii Tsunami Preparedness video.
BIIF golf: Waiakea wins girls BIIF title; Helm, Sailer lead individuals through 18
HUALALAI — The first round of the Big Island Interscholastic Federation (BIIF) Individual Golf Championships took place on Saturday morning at Hualalai — with only the top-nine girls and top-18 boys qualifying for today’s final round at 9:30 a.m. at Hokuli‘a.
Obituaries for April 22
Robert “Bear” Amar Barrilleaux, 84, of Hilo died Feb. 25 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Franklin, La., he was the owner of Bear’s Automotive Inc. in Hilo. Celebration of life 11 a.m. Sunday (April 28) at Aunty Sally Kaleohano’s Luau Hale, 799 Piilani St. in Hilo. Online condolences: homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by wife, Jesusa Barrilleaux; sons, Blake (Tracy) Barrilleaux and Noel (Coral) Barrilleaux; daughter, Tressa (Ginger) Cherry; hanai daughters, Kapua (Kawika) Abreu and Riza Mae Rabanzo; hanai son, Christian Rabanzo; sister, Janet Barrilleaux Davis; four grandchildren. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park.
DOH shuts down Waikoloa restaurant due to rat infestation
The state Department of Health issued a red “Closed” placard and immediately shut down Ocean Club at Hali‘i Kai on Friday due to an active rodent infestation, contaminated food products and unsanitary conditions within the facility.
Your Views for April 21
More funds needed to serve homeless
BIIF DII volleyball concludes; DI nears end
CLA 3 – MLCA 0