East Hawaii property sells for $11.25M
A 13,000-acre property in East Hawaii has been sold for $11.25 million, according to the Pacific Business News.
Police seek leads on July murder
Police are renewing their request for information about the unsolved murder of an elderly man in Puna.
Police still seeking leads on man missing since May
Police are still seeking information from the public regarding the location of a missing 69-year-old medical doctor.
US considers creating national marine sanctuary off Hawaii
HONOLULU — The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is considering additional protections for waters off the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands.
Celebrating 30 years of Volcano Watch
It’s hard to believe that the “Volcano Watch” weekly article and volcano activity update started 30 years ago. On Nov. 3, 1991, the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory “Volcano Watch” had its debut in the Hawaii Tribune-Herald, beginning a long and fruitful partnership.
Obituaries for November 21
Darrell Bert Ka-Yee Wong Chong, 67, of Hilo, formerly of Naalehu, died Oct. 23 at Life Care Center of Hilo. Born in Pahala, he was a cashier for the former Pick and Pay Market in Naalehu and waiter at Volcano House and Kilauea Military Camp. Visitation 4-5 p.m. Saturday (Nov. 27) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Funeral service at 5 p.m. Cremation to follow. Limited seating; face masks and social distancing required. Casual attire; no flowers. Survived by brother, Norman (Eleanor) Wong Chong of Hilo; sisters, Linda (Greg) Sanchez, Audrey (Douglas) Motonaga and Rachel (Daniel) Kurahashi of Oahu, Rhoda (Jim) Tinker of South Carolina; sister-in-law, Genevieve Wong Chong of Hilo; caregiver, Jasmine Wong Chong of Hilo; companion, Raymond M. Ignacio of Mountain View; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
