Moku O Hawaii Outrigger Canoe Racing Association: Founders Regatta results
Saturday at Kailua Pier
Waiakea programs get face-lift: Club coach Thompson to lead girls volleyball; Smith moves over to boys basketball
Laura Thompson had a developmental hand in Waiakea’s last BIIF girls volleyball championship, but now she’s ready for a more hands-on role.
Closing the gap: HMC, UH-Hilo and HCC working together to solve island’s nursing shortage
Hilo Medical Center relied on its nurses during the pandemic, several of whom came from the University of Hawaii at Hilo and Hawaii Community College. As HMC expands its campus, clinics and hospital beds, nursing assistance is still being sought from both schools.
Cartoon for May 29
The Big Island as seen by Hawaii Tribune-Herald cartoonist Gary Hoff.
Charter amendment would free auditor to follow up on tips without committing to full audit
After whistleblower hotlines were established at the Hawaii County Auditor’s Office in March, a proposed charter amendment would allow more tips to those hotlines to be investigated more quickly.
Sea turtle nesting season underway
Biologists are urging beachgoers to be conscientious as sea turtle nesting season carries on throughout the state, as there may be more turtles nesting on the main Hawaiian Islands than there have been for years.
Kailua-Kona eatery closed by Department of Health
A Kailua-Kona eatery has been closed by the Department of Health for multiple violations.
Inaba seeks to shift tax breaks to homeowners, affordable rentals: Proposed tax rates subject of Tuesday evening public hearing
North Kona Councilman Holeka Inaba wants the little guy to get more of a break on property taxes than proposed by Mayor Mitch Roth, and he’s brought forward a resolution to get the conversation started.
Russia takes small cities, aims to widen east Ukraine battle
KRAMATORSK, Ukraine — As Russia asserted progress in its goal of seizing the entirety of contested eastern Ukraine, President Vladimir Putin tried Saturday to shake European resolve to punish his country with sanctions and to keep supplying weapons that have supported Ukraine’s defense.
Uvalde a mix of pride and anger as it grieves school attack
UVALDE, Texas — Days after a local man burst into an elementary school and killed 19 children and two teachers before officers managed to kill him, the signs of grief, solidarity and local pride are everywhere in Uvalde.
Critical fire condition warnings issued across US Southwest
Warnings of critical fire conditions blanketed much of the U.S. Southwest on Saturday, as crews in northern New Mexico worked to stop the growth of the nation’s largest active wildfire.
Judge gives initial OK to $1B deal in Florida condo collapse
A Florida judge on Saturday gave initial approval to a settlement of more than $1 billion to families who lost loved ones in the collapse last year of a Florida beachfront condominium building in which 98 people died.
Lawsuit, fire cast doubts about possible Banyan leases
The Department of Land and Natural Resources may back out of potentially leasing a pair of defunct Banyan Drive properties because of an ongoing lawsuit surrounding the sites.
Fire destroys Kailua-Kona home
A fire Thursday morning destroyed a single-family home in Kailua-Kona.
If gun control won’t work, at least take away gun makers’ liability protection
With more than 300 million firearms in Americans’ hands — enough for every man, woman and child to have one — it does no good anymore to rant and rave about gun control.
Your Views for May 29
Longs Ponahawai
Community First: A one-stop shop dedicated to winning the fight against addiction
We have all been impacted by the effects of addiction; it does not discriminate. Whether it be a loved one, family member or friend; the depredation of addiction negatively impacts our community physically, emotionally, and psychologically. Big Island Substance Abuse Council is committed to not only help individuals and their families out of addiction, but we are also here to celebrate individuals who have triumphed and transformed their lives by living substance free. Since 1964, BISAC has been providing substance use services on Hawaii Island. Our mission has been to inspire positive change and provide individuals and their families with opportunities to heal, thrive, and reclaim their lives. BISAC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and a CARF accredited organization.
Obituaries for May 29
James Caravalho, 80, of Pearl City, Oahu, died Aug. 19 at Pali Momi Medical Center in Aiea, Oahu. Born and raised in North Kohala, he was a retired Honolulu Fire Department captain and U.S. Army veteran. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Friday (June 3) at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church in Pearl City. HFD honors at 10 a.m. Funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. Inurnment 1 p.m. at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific (Punchbowl). Survived by wife, Geraldine; sons, James (Caroleen) Caravalho Jr. of Mililani, Oahu, and Jeffrey (Farrah) Caravalho of Makakilo, Oahu; daughter, Jennifer (Edward) Silva of Makakilo; brother, Kenneth Caravalho of Hilo; four grandchildren.
Volcano Watch: Playing with wire: upcoming surveys to reveal Kilauea’s inner workings
In the last few months, “Volcano Watch” articles have introduced several research projects funded by the Additional Supplemental Disaster Relief Act of 2019 (H.R. 2157). Each of these projects will help scientists better understand how Kilauea volcano works and how the 2018 lower East Rift Zone eruption and collapse of Kilauea summit happened.
Report: Navy’s Hawaii fuel tanks need repair before draining
HONOLULU — A contractor hired by the Navy is recommending a series of structural repairs to a massive fuel tank farm in Hawaii to make sure the facility doesn’t leak petroleum when its tanks are drained, a report released Friday said.
