BIIF softball: ‘Coming along,’ Vikings beat Keaau in opener; HPA beats Honokaa
Hilo sophomore shortstop Quinn Waiki’s powerful bat impressed Keaau, which intentionally walked her with the bases loaded in the fifth inning.
Vuls surge late in second game to secure sweep of Holy Names
Conor Meehan pitched four scoreless innings, and Ty Honda and Takashi Umino combined for five hitless inning to spark the UH-Hilo baseball team to a 5-1 win over Holy Names on Wednesday at Wong Stadium.
Freshman delivers another shutout as Vulcans sweep Holy Names
UH-Hilo freshman Alexis Lacy fired her third straight shutout with a four-hitter over Holy Names on Wednesday at the Vulcans’ field.
Hawaiian Electric: Start preparing for 20% hike in residential bills
As the Tribune-Herald reported Wednesday, Hawaiian Electric is forecasting that residential electric bills for Hawaii Island will rise about 20% over the next several months.
Uptick but no exodus: Despite stress, many teachers stay put
Teachers have been working longer hours. They’re more stressed out. And many say they’ve considered quitting. Yet the vast majority of teachers have stayed in the profession throughout the pandemic, according to a Chalkbeat analysis of the latest data from a number of states and large school districts.
‘Don’t say gay’ sponsor baffled by ‘trend’ among kids? Please
Just listen to the rhetorical gymnastics Republicans in the Florida Legislature have employed to defend what opponents call the “Don’t say gay” bill.
All-BIIF D-I girls basketball: Salazar-Harrell takes her place among Konawaena greats
The standard at Konawaena has always been high.
Waiakea has its way: Park, Saludares take medalist honors at Hilo Muni
It was all Waiakea at the BIIF season-opening golf meet on Wednesday at Hilo Muni, where junior Dysen Park and senior Kiersten Saludares won medalist honors, and the Warriors took the team titles.
Your Views for March 10
EV charging stations
Two E. Hawaii landmarks to be placed in National Register of Historic Places
Two Hamakua landmarks will be listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
Teacher accused of sex assault of minor out on bail again
A Konawaena Middle School teacher facing three counts of sexual assault against a minor off-campus is out on bail again Wednesday after being arrested Tuesday in Oahu on an outstanding $150,000 bench warrant.
Volcano woman gets 10 years in crime spree
A 26-year-old Volcano woman who went on a crime spree in 2019 and 2020 was sentenced Wednesday to 10 years in prison.
Obituaries for March 10
Steven “Uncle Steve” Gregory Abreu, 80, of Kailua-Kona died Feb. 27 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Eleele, Kauai, he was a retired carpenter, fisherman, waterman, former member of Kai ‘Opua Canoe Club and Waikiki Beachboy. Paddle-out scattering of ashes 9:30 a.m. Sunday, March 27 at Laaloa, also known as White Sands Beach. Celebration of life immediately to follow. Survived by daughter, Stephanie Robinson-Boisse of California; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.
Grand plan for Hilo hospital: Two-phase effort would expand ICU, add new Family Birthing Center
Hilo Medical Center is one step closer to an expansion of its intensive care unit from 11 to 18 beds, according to Dan Brinkman, East Hawaii CEO of Hawaii Health Systems Corp.
Small snag in lava buyout program
The county’s program to buy back properties destroyed, damaged or isolated by the 2018 Kilauea eruption has not been significantly delayed by a missing agreement with the state.
Council committee advances $149.5 million bond issue
County Council members Wednesday were enthusiastic about a $149.5 million bond authorization, saying the money could help the county secure “once in a generation” federal dollars for badly needed projects.
Bill to fund homeless programs passes
The Hawaii County Council passed a bill that would earmark a portion of tax revenues on luxury homes for homeless programs and housing.
