Puna murder case now in the hands of prosecutors
Police have concluded their investigation of a murder that took place last year in upper Puna and forwarded the results to prosecutors for review.
Young adults build tiny home, donate it to Habitat for Humanity
Instead of spending time with friends or working over the summer, three Hawaii Island young adults volunteered for months and built a tiny home from scratch for a family in need.
Let’s get it started: Vuls open PacWest play with key match at Chaminade
The UH-Hilo volleyball team hits the road playing its first PacWest opponents, a really good one in Chaminade and a not so good one in Hawaii Pacific.
UHH men, women win soccer matches at Chaminade
Daeleen Tokunaga’s “passion” propelled UH-Hilo’s women in the morning, then David Mayser “belief” boosted the men in the afternoon.
‘Coffee with a cop’ on Zoom today
East Hawaii residents are invited to attend a virtual “Coffee with a Cop” with the Hawaii Police Department’s Hilo community policing officers from 9-10 a.m. today via Zoom.
Obituaries for September 17
Carol Milene Dinmore, 76, of Kailua-Kona died Sept. 10 at home. Born in Long Beach, Calif., she was a nurse practitioner with Kaiser Permanente. Private services. Survived by husband, John P. Dinmore of Kailua-Kona; daughter, Kristina (Scott) Leddy of Boise, Idaho; son, Michael (Elizabeth) Dinmore of Kailua-Kona; a granddaughter. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Chasing his chance: Hilo’s Ambrosio moves to Utah to pursue his college dream
Jase Ambrosio saw his shot at a college scholarship sailing away, especially with no game film for coaches to evaluate, so he connected with all right people and landed in Utah, where playing football is making his dream come true.
UHH’s men’s soccer: After wait, Vuls raring to go
“No excuses” isn’t just a motto for UH-Hilo’s men’s soccer team.
Obituaries for September 16
Ricardo Derasin Agpalza, 67, of Hilo died Sept. 10 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hilo, he was a retired production supervisor for the former Hawaii Electric Light Co. Visitation 4-6 p.m. Sunday (Sept. 19) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Funeral services/celebration of life at 6 p.m. Face masks and social distancing required. Oneroom Streaming Live: Event ID: dodoMortuary Password: SBEVGI. Cremation to follow. Survived by sons, Jason (Michelle) Agpalza of Virginia and Jeremy (Jennifer) Agpalza of Keaau; daughters, Rochelle (Keven) Lee of Las Vegas and Renee (Patrick) Lawrence of Honomu; sister, Alberta (Wayne) Babchuk of Las Vegas; nine grandchildren and one great-grandson; aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews and nieces. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Your Views for September 16
What’s your priority?
East Hawaii Cultural Center to hit the road
Most live performances have ceased across the island, but art lovers are working to bring the theater to hungry audiences.
Police seek ag theft suspects
Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying seven individuals wanted for questioning about agricultural thefts occurring in the Pepeekeo and Hamakua areas.
Your Views for September 15
‘Talk about crazy’
Ige receives nominees for open Kona Circuit Court judgeship
Gov. David Ige on Monday received a list of nominees from the state Judicial Selection Committee to fill a Third Circuit Court judgeship left vacant by the retirement of former Kona Circuit Judge Melvin Fujino. The nominees are:
Support battle against Alzheimer’s this Saturday
The Alzheimer’s Association’s 2021 Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Hawaii Island is this Saturday.
Obituaries for September 15
Robert L. Ehmke Jr., 79, of Keaau died Sept 1. Family members are asked to call Ballard Family Mortuary at (808) 935-8445.
Donations spur ‘Guardians of the Trails’ at HVNP
Thanks to new donations, young adults can continue to be “Guardians of the Trails” in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
Let’s Talk Food: Hawaii is represented on ‘Top Chef Family Style’
I wrote about Big Islander Ocean Kanekoa and his passion for cooking. He and his sister, Jaydene, were featured on the first episode of Peacock’s ‘Top Chef Family Style’ on Sept. 9 and will continue weekly on Thursdays.
Comments sought on judicial nominees
Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald announced Monday that he’s seeking public comment about nominees for a judgeship in the District Court of the Third Circuit on the Big Island.
Your Views for September 14
Bullies, not patriots
