Can you help identify this photo?
The Tribune-Herald each Saturday is publishing a photo from the Lyman Museum’s John Howard Pierce Photography Collection. The Kona Historical Society generously donated the collection in 2007. The museum is seeking help identifying the people and places in the pictures, most of which are from the 1960s and ’70s. Those with information about the subjects in the photos can contact the museum at 935-5021 or archives@lymanmuseum.org. THIS PHOTO (NO. 17294) was captured March 12, 1963.
Beginning Hawaiian language classes offered at Volcano Art Center
Have you always wanted to learn Hawaiian but haven’t had the time? Just visiting the islands and want to immerse yourself in the culture? Or, are you new to the islands and unsure of how to pronounce street and place names?
Cartoon for December 30
The world as seen by cartoonist Ken Catalino, Creators.com.
Calendar for December 30
Arts & Exhibits
Obituaries for December 30
Rodney Emile Piedvache, 74, of Hilo died Dec. 19 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Honolulu, he was a retired electrician for Hawaiian Electric Co. Online condolences: homelanimemorialpark.com. Private services. Survived by sons, Micah Piedvache of Honolulu and Daniel Jones of Kenosha, Wis.; ex-wife, Suzanne Garrett of Chico, Calif.; two grandchildren.
Your Views for December 30
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Praying for democracy
My New Year’s wish is for the health and resurgence of democracy. What follows is a slightly edited version of a morning prayer I offered last month at the Appleton Chapel of the Memorial Church at Harvard University.
BIIF girls basketball: Honokaa stuns Kamehameha
Honokaa knew Kamehameha was much faster in transition on the basketball court, so the best strategy was to slow down the tempo on Friday.
College basketball: Purchase scores 22, leads Hawaii to 84-59 win over Howard
HONOLULU — Jack Purchase hit six 3-pointers and finished with 22 points — both season bests — to lead five Hawaii players in double figures and the Rainbow Warriors used a big second-half run to beat Howard 84-59 on Friday night.
Sea level forecast alarming: Report predicts hundreds on Big Island would be displaced, great economic loss
A state report on the impacts of sea level rise estimates that a 3.2-foot increase would displace 1,000 Hawaii Island residents and pose a serious flooding risk to urban areas of Hilo and Kona, in addition to resorts in Puako.
Wicked ahi: Markets ready to meet demand for New Year’s favorite
It’s all hands on deck at Suisan Fish Market as the annual ahi rush gets underway ahead of New Year’s Eve.
No extra police beef for Ka’u cattle patrol, mayor says
KAILUA-KONA — Cattle ranchers want more police hired to patrol Ka‘u, but for Mayor Harry Kim and the Hawaii Police Department consider that request a non-starter.
As deep mainland freeze sets it, people urged to help most vulnerable
PORTLAND, Maine — As a deep freeze sets in across half the country, officials are urging people to help those most vulnerable, especially the homeless and the elderly.
Runnin’ with Rani: Simply the best swim-bike-run 2017
Editor’s note: Rani Henderson writes Runnin’ with Rani every Friday for West Hawaii Today.
BIIF roundup: Waiakea edges Honokaa 49-48 in boys hoops
Will Soares scored 15 points, Noah Tominaga added 10 and Waiakea survived a late scare to hold on and beat Honokaa 49-48 on Thursday night in a matchup of reigning BIIF boys basketball champions at the Warriors’ gym.
Honokaa theater offering free screening of ‘Jane’
The new award-winning National Geographic documentary film “Jane” will be presented free of charge to the public at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Honokaa People’s Theatre.
Police: Missing Puna teen found
Police say 15-year-old Raven Franco of Puna, who was reported missing, was found Friday in Hilo in good condition.
Police: Kanoelehua Avenue now open
Kanoelehua Avenue, which had been closed between Kawili and Pohaku streets in Hilo due to a traffic collision involving a tractor, is now open to traffic police said.
Police seek missing teen
UPDATE Dec. 29, 2:55 p.m.: Police say Raven Franco was found in Hilo in good condition.
Traffic collision closes portion of Kanoelehua Avenue in Hilo
UPDATE Dec. 29, 2:27 p.m.: Police say Kanoelehua Avenue is now open to through traffic in both directions.
Police seek missing Puna man
Police are seeking the public’s help to find a missing 67-year-old Puna man.
Trump rams greatness down our throats
WASHINGTON — In this holiday season, a familiar question arises: Is President Donald Trump trying to undermine democracy, or is he just irredeemably vain?
Lobbyists are winning fight against restoring net neutrality
Anyone doubting the power lobbyists still hold in Washington need only look at the ongoing, shameful net neutrality travesty.
Hackers are here. Are you ready? UH-Hilo professor to discuss internet security measures
The United Nations Association-USA Hawaii Island Chapter, in collaboration with University of Hawaii at Hilo International Student Services, presents at a talk by Shawon Rahman, an associate professor of computer science and engineering at UH-Hilo, at 5 p.m. Jan. 18 on campus.
