Waiakea sweeps tennis BIIF championships
Waiakea High’s boys and girls tennis squads took home the Big Island Interscholastic Federation (BIIF) team titles Saturday morning at the Warriors’ home court — officially capping off an island season of dominance.
HVO: Increased seismic activity at Kilauea
Increased seismic activity beneath Kilauea has prompted closures at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
PHOTOS: Freshman and sophomore invitational track and field meet at Kealakehe
Kealakehe High School hosted the eighth meet of the Big Island Interscholastic Federation (BIIF) track and field season Saturday in Kailua-Kona, inviting all schools from across the island to partake in the “Freshman/Sophomore Meet.” It was also the second meet this season in which the Waveriders have hosted with their new aqua blue track.
Volleyball semifinals set for tonight
The matchups are set for the Central Pacific Bank/BIIF Division I and Division II boys volleyball semifinals, which will begin tonight.
Obituaries for April 29
Edgardo “Edwin” Antonio Dela Cruz Jr., 63, of Kapaau died April 16 at home. Born in Cabiao, Nueva Ecija, Philippines, he was a retired host, busser, and food runner for Lava Lava Beach Club and Roy’s Restaurant and also worked for Tropics, Blue Dragon and Big Island Steakhouse. Visitation 8:30-9:30 a.m. Saturday (May 4) at Hawi Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Cremation to follow. Casual attire. Survived by wife, Gina Dela Cruz of Kapaau; parents, Edgardo Sr. and Clara Dela Cruz of the Philippines; daughters, Lita (Naldy) Santos and Lerma (Michael) Monsalve of the Philippines, Gemma Monsalve and Liza (Eric) Monsalve of Kapaau; sister, Edna (Danny) Buen of Las Vegas; brothers, Eugenio (Malia) Dela Cruz of Kapaau, Edgardo (Dina) Dela Cruz III of Tennessee, Edgardo (Cathy) Dela Cruz IV of Kapaau and Edgardo (Marline) Dela Cruz V of Honokaa; half-sister, Lyza (Cesar) Cinco of the Philippines; 14 grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
KS-Hawai‘i wins BIIF water polo championship
The Kamehameha Schools – Hawai‘i girls water polo team won its third straight BIIF title, defeating Hawaii Preparatory Academy 7-5 in the final round of the Central Pacific Bank/BIIF playoffs on Saturday in Puna.
BIIF baseball finals set
Just like the softball tournament every series was swept by the high seeds in the Central Pacific Bank/BIIF Division I and II baseball semifinals.
Obituaries for April 28
Abel Kahele Abrojina Sr., 60, of Ocean View died April 15 at home. He was born in Kealakekua. Services at a later date. Survived by daughter, Lynelle (Kaweka Cho) Abrojina; son, Abel (Sheela) Abrojina Jr.; companion, Julie Newcomb; siblings, Gary (Linda) Abrojena, Daniel (Lydia) Abrojena, Mario Abrojena, Irene (Olin) Caban, Danford Abrojena and Ernest (Darling) Abrojena; 10 grandchildren and a great-grandson; nephews, nieces and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Volcano Watch: Introducing HVO’s new online eruption map
The production of maps to track the progress of ongoing eruptions has long been part of the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory mission to inform the public about volcanic hazards in Hawaii. The methods used to collect, interpret, and disseminate map data have been evolving ever since HVO’s founding in 1912, and a digital tool newly available to the public continues that legacy of innovation.
Rep. Tokuda addresses island issues
The West Hawaii Civic Center Council Chamber was packed Wednesday with residents who came to participate in U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda’s town hall meeting.
Special service today at Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin
The Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin Buddhist Women’s Association will hold its annual Eshinni/Kakushinni Day service this morning starting at 9 a.m. in the main temple at 398 Kilauea Avenue.
Lane shifts expected on Pauahi Street
Drivers can expect lane shifts on Pauahi Street in Hilo as workers begin demolishing and replacing the Pauahi Street Bridge.
Tropical Gardening: May Day is Lei Day
May Day is Lei Day in Hawaii but we celebrate flowers of all kinds all year long. Traditionally, everyone should consider wearing flowers more often. Fellows, let’s get back to wearing aloha shirts and ladies, what about revisiting mu’umu’u. These unique expressions of our culture are coming back in style as part of the Hawaiian renaissance movement.
Obituaries for April 26
Kenneth “Sonny” Charles Gable Jr., 57, of Sandy, Ore., formerly of Pahoa, died April 7 in Oregon. Born in New York, he was a heavy equipment operator for Waste Management. Celebration of life 10 a.m. Saturday, May 4, at James Kealoha Beach Park (Four Mile) in Hilo. Potluck to follow. Survived by wife, Ralna Gable of Oregon; daughter, Daecee (Jasten Labrador) Subia of Oregon; sons, Uriah Subia and Ocean Gable of Oregon; mother, Alicia Gable of Pahoa; sisters, Beverlin Gable of Pahoa and Patricia (Cynthia Kisamore) Gable of Mississippi; aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
Two more Kea‘au senior football players sign to colleges
For the second time in the past two weeks, a pair of Kea‘au High senior football players inked college commitments — as center Josh Nihoa and receiver Sean Randall held a ceremony announcing their pledges to play for Santa Rosa Junior College on Thursday afternoon at the Kea‘au HS gym.
Kailua-Kona man convicted of sex offenses
A Kailua-Kona jury has convicted a 32-year-old Kailua-Kona man of first-degree electronic enticement of a child and attempted promotion of pornography to minors.
Plant sale to benefit Hilo zoo this Saturday
Plant lovers become animals lovers this Saturday at the annual spring plant sale benefiting Hilo’s zoo.
Obituaries for April 25
Darrell Lee Lehmann, 72, of Kailua-Kona died April 21 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Idaho, he was a metal fabrication business owner, farmer and president of Wehilani Estates. Private services. Survived by his wife, Kathleen Lehmann of Kailua-Kona; daughter, Amanda Nemitz of Kailua-Kona; sisters, Dolly Goolsby of Sacramento, Calif., and Kay Lehmann of Idaho; brother, Lee Lehmann of Washington; a grandson; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Sun, fun, surf: Nearly 150 keiki attend event at Kohanaiki
Kohanaiki, also known as Pine Trees, was bustling Saturday with families attending the 26th annual Surf for the Earth and Beach Clean Up.
Zappa tribute show Saturday at Palace
Hilo might be the only place on Earth a Frank Zappa tribute concert would be considered a return to normalcy.
