Obituaries for March 29
Helena Cruz, 76, of Kohala died March 15. Born in Kohala, she was a retired waitress for Mauna Kea Beach Hotel. A private family gathering will be held at a later date. She is survived by her husband, Don Cruz; sons, Don Cruz Jr and Michael Cruz; daughters, Jeanette (Julian) Cruz-Tongpalan and Edlyn Cruz; sisters, Loleta Cacal and Frances Ancheta; sister-in-law, Mary Villacorte; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and extended family near and far. Condolences can be sent to: P.O. Box 335 Kapaau, HI 96755. Arrangement by Dodo Mortuary.
Legacy of Patsy Mink celebrated with new U.S. quarter
U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawaii) on Thursday announced the official release of the Patsy T. Mink quarter, which is part of the U.S. Mint’s American Women Quarters Program for 2024.
Your Views for March 28
HECO responds to commentary
Obituaries for March 28
Clotilda “Tillie” DeMello, 97, of Honokaa died March 23. Born in Honolulu, she was a homemaker. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Friday, April 12, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Honokaa. Mass at 10 a.m. Burial at a later date. No flowers please. Condolences to: Skip DeMello, P.O. Box 172, Honokaa, HI 96727. Online condolences: homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by children, Damien “Skip” (Dee) DeMello, Raymond “Sparky” DeMello and Cindy (Morgan) Matsumura, eight grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park.
BIIF sports: Ka‘u BVB sweeps Makua Lani; Honoka‘a baseball blanks Kealakehe
A plethora of Big Island Interscholastic Federation (BIIF) sporting events occurred around the island on Monday and Tuesday, ranging from volleyball to baseball and softball matchups.
Obituaries for March 27
Gregory Palmer, 77, of Honaunau died Feb. 2. He was born in Ontario, Canada and lived in Hawaii for 50 years. Survived by wife, Diane Palmer of Honaunau; daughters, Shawnay Palmer of Montana Tanya Palmer of California; brother, Lee Palmer of Ontario, Canada; a grandson. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
KSH baseball, softball extend win streaks against Ka‘u
The Kamehameha Schools – Hawai‘i baseball and softball teams hosted Ka‘u High in BIIF Division II action on Tuesday in Kea‘au.
Hilo gun rights advocate George Young dies at 74
George K. Young Jr., a retired U.S. Army Ranger master sergeant and Vietnam War veteran whose decade-long legal battle resulted in the feds ruling Hawaii’s counties must issue concealed-carry gun permits to law-abiding citizens, died March 19 at home in Hilo. He was 74.
Your Views for March 27
The tale of Lucy the stray canine
Let’s Talk Food: Sweet bell peppers
Sweet bell peppers, or Capsicum annum, have a deceiving name because although they are peppers, they have zero SHU, or Scoville Heat Units.
Your Views for March 26
The dirty work of killing reform bill
Obituaries for March 26
John W. Cooper, 80, of Mountain View died March 3. No services. No family members. Survivors are asked to call Hilo Medical Center at (808) 932-3500, option 4.
Special Olympics swimming: West Hawaii Sharks excited and grateful for 2024 season
KAILUA-KONA — The Kona Community Aquatic Center (KCAC) is a special place to many in the community. It’s a gathering site where everyone — regardless of swim level — can escape reality and cool off from the West Hawaii sun by participating in almost any aquatic activity imaginable. Some pool ventures include two age-group swim teams, Big Island Interscholastic Federation (BIIF) swimming, BIIF water polo, another recreational swim team, water aerobics, keiki swim lessons and more.
Work on Lanikaula Street to begin in May
Hilo drivers are advised to expect delays around Lanikaula Street for the next year when a rehabilitation project begins in May.
Volcano Watch: Establishing a nascent monitoring program on Pico Basile Volcano, Equatorial Guinea
In 2012, steam began to rise from beneath the cracked concrete of a telecommunication station at the summit of Pico Basile volcano on Bioko Island, Equatorial Guinea, in western Africa. The steaming lasted several days and extended to two nearby summit craters.
Obituaries for March 24
Gwendolynmae Keonaona Kamanu, 70, of Kalapana died March 3 at home. She was born in Honolulu and was a bus driver for the former Bragado Bus Service and worked for the former Kalapana Drive Inn. Memorial services at a later date. Survived by brothers, Edward K. (Mary) Kamanu of Kalapana and Stanley A. (Jeanne) Kamanu of Hilo; hanai sister, Vivian Maunakea of Honolulu; cousins, nieces and nephews, grand- and great-grandnieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Vikings bounce back to defeat Waveriders
BASEBALL: HILO 5 – KEALAKEHE 2
All-BIIF basketball teams released
KAILUA-KONA — The Big Island Interscholastic Federation (BIIF) recently released its All-BIIF selections for the 2023-24 basketball season, including the player and coach-of-the-year awards.
That’s a wrap: 64th Haili Volleyball Tournament concludes
The 64th annual Haili Volleyball Tournament came to a close as adult teams played their title rounds on Saturday at Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium.
