Proposal seeks to designate 122,000 acres as critical habitat
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed that more than 122,000 acres of Big Island land be designated a critical habitat for 11 native endangered plants and one native endangered fly.
Obituaries for March 30
Seth David Stellar, 39, of Hilo died Dec. 23. Born in Long Beach, Calif., he owned and operated ProStreet SMD Motors. Private services at a later date. Survived by parents, Shelly Villegas of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Michael Marsland of Rhode Island; sisters, Camille Stellar of Colorado Springs, andLanessa (Edward) McClellan of Hilo; three nephews, plus aunts, uncles and cousins. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Your Views for March 30
Regarding creationism
Up in smoke! – Early morning blaze destroys bathroom at Old Kona Airport Park
A bathroom recently refurbished with private funds at Old Kona Airport was burned to the ground early Tuesday morning.
Auditions set for variety show competition at the Palace
Artists and performers of all ages are being called to the Palace Theater in downtown Hilo for a chance to compete in a variety show.
Court dismisses challenge to lease revision
A legal challenge by a Hilo business owner against the state was dismissed Friday.
Your Views for March 28
‘I don’t understand’
Obituaries for March 28
Mildred M. Fukuchi, 83, of Hilo died April 2, 2022, in San Diego. Born in Hilo, she was a retired shuttle bus driver for Thrifty Car Rental. Visitation 2-3 p.m. Friday, March 31, at Ballard Family Mortuary. Service at 3 p.m. Survived by sons, Ken (Bellie) Fukuchi of San Diego, Brad (Mary Grace) Fukuchi and Dean Fukuchi of Hilo; daughter, Gwen (Howard Hose) Fukuchi-Hose of Hilo; brothers, Thomas (Rose) Nagano of Cerritos, Calif., and Richard (Avis) Nagano of Hilo; sisters, Helen Matsui and Norine Okuhara of Hilo; three grandchildren and a great-granddaughter; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Let’s Talk Food: Versatile tomatoes
The tomato is an edible berry in the nightshade family, the plant Solanum lycocopericum and originated from Western South America, Mexico, and Central America. It comes from the Mexican Nahuatl word tomatl.
Conceptual plans for Holualoa Elementary unveiled
Holualoa Elementary held a School Community Council meeting to discuss plans for the future and new possible school designs amid concerns of mold and other potential health hazards at the 128-year-old school.
How The Food Basket is promoting good health
Nobody wants to be forced to schedule a doctor’s appointment.
Your Views for March 26
Can’t we do better?
Volcano Watch: Pele’s hairs: a beautiful hazard on Hawaii Island
Shiny and elusive, featherlight and golden-brown. If poets were to write about rocks, I’m sure they would sing their praises of Pele’s hairs. Don’t be fooled, though, because Pele’s hairs are strands of volcanic glass, and they can pose a serious hazard.
Obituaries for March 26
Everett Arthur Crumb Jr., 80, of Hilo died March 4 at home. Born in Honolulu, he was a retired Hawaii County police officer, commercial driver’s license examiner and owner-operator of E C Trucking. Visitation 9-11 a.m. Saturday (April 1) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Funeral service at 11 a.m. Burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park. Casual attire. Survived by wife, Beverly “ntPua” Kekaualua Crumb of Hilo; daughter, Lorelei Leinaala (Blake Williams) Crumb of Texas; son, Dan-Everett Kamalu (Laurie Nonohe) Crumb of Texas; hanai daughter, Kapuanani (Chad) Kawewehi of Hilo; hanai son, Kalama Kawewehi of Hilo; sister, Shirley (Joseph) Pacheco of Hilo; cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Donors rally to save Pahoa High prom
Thanks to supportive Tribune-Herald readers and the community, Pahoa High School students raised the funds needed for their junior/senior prom.
Ka ‘Umeke volleyball defeats St. Joseph
HILO — The Ka ‘Umeke ‘Ka‘eo boys varsity volleyball team beat St. Joseph High School 3-1 Friday night at the Hilo High School gymnasium.
Vikings softball notches a run-rule win over Ka‘u
HILO — The Hilo High School varsity softball team defeated Ka‘u High School 15-0 in a four inning contest Friday afternoon at Walter Victor Baseball Complex.
Tropical Gardening: Spring fragrance adds another pleasure to Hawaii gardens
The sun has officially passed over the equator as the Earth dips to the south. It is now officially spring. Our weather is generally mild all year, however, there is a noticeable spring fever effect when it comes to local gardeners. This is because many flowers start heavy blooming at this time.
Ka‘u baseball team falls at Hilo
HILO — The Ka‘u High School varsity baseball team suffered a 5-1 loss to Hilo High School Friday evening.
Parade disinvites Hawaii lawmaker after pride flag comments
HONOLULU — The chair of a parade honoring a Native Hawaiian leader and prince said Friday a state lawmaker won’t be allowed to participate in the event after he questioned a middle school principal’s display of a pride flag supporting LGBTQ+ people.
