Grant helps grow bikeshare program
KAILUA-KONA Those blue bike ubiquitous around Kailua-Kona?
Education briefs for July 19
2019 BIRMA scholarship awarded
Obituaries for July 19
Keoni Kaineianuuanu Pea Atkinson, 60, of Kailua-Kona died June 18 at Kona Community Hospital. He was a master kumu hula and entertainer known as The Ambassador of Aloha. Celebration of life 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 4, at Sheraton Keauhou Kaleiopapa Convention Center. Service at 2 p.m. Casual or aloha attire. Condolences to: Atkinson Ohana, c/o V. Daog, P.O. Box 242, Kailua-Kona, HI 96745. Survived by wife, Susana Atkinson of Kailua-Kona; daughters, Piialoha Pea Grace, Iwalani Pea Atkinson, Lilinoe Pea Atkinson, Oilipua Pea Atkinson of Kailua-Kona; mother, Norma Jean Davis of California; brothers, Frankie Atkinson and Robert Atkinson of Kailua-Kona; sister, Deborah Atkinson of California; five grandchildren; nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.
Crafty keiki they are
Akoni Perry, 10, turns on his lightsaber made from a straw and an LED light June 19 during a craft session where participants made their own mini lightsabers at Hilo Public Library.
Auditions scheduled for ‘Beyond Therapy’ at Aloha Theatre
Director Jerry Tracy recently announced audition details for Aloha Theatres fall production of the comedy Beyond Therapy by Christopher Durang.
Introduction to Flameworking at VAC
Flameworking, also known as lampworking or torchworking, is a type of glasswork whereby the artist uses a torch or lamp to melt the glass. Once in a molten state, the glass is melted and shaped with tools and hand movements, forming beads, figurines or other similar miniature artwork.
Your Views for July 19
Held hostage
Woman sentenced in negligent homicide case
A Pahoa woman convicted of negligent homicide in a fatal two-car crash that occurred more than 2 1/2 years ago has avoided serving jail time.
Moniz, Fernandez, Law and Tibbetts lead cast of HPAF’s ‘Company’
From June 24 through July 21, Hawaii Performing Arts Festival will present nearly 20 public performances at a number of notable island venues from Kona to Hilo, featuring both student and faculty artists.
Kid Shakes 2019 presents ‘Hamajang Hamlet’
The Hilo Community Players presents Hamajang Hamlet at 5 p.m. Friday-Sunday and July 26-27 under the banyan tree in Kalakaua Park in downtown Hilo as part of the sixth annual Kid Shakes program.
A tsunami of talent: Willie K, Yamanaka and Galuteria headline 3rd Annual ‘Evening of Aloha’
Great music, excellent food and island vibes all for a good cause add up to the 3rd Annual Evening of Aloha at the Grand Naniloa Hotel.
Basketball: Waiakea’s Imai takes Hawaii coach up on scholarship offer
The trip wasnt quite complete when Kelsie Imai got the best news of her basketball life.
Obituaries for July 18
Richard James Doyas, 85, of Pahoa died July 9 at home. Born in San Francisco, he was a retired nuclear physicist for Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and member of Center for Spiritual Living in Keaau. No services. Survived by wife, Jenifer Doyas of Pahoa; daughters, Noreen (Graham Matthews) Doyas of Redding, Calif., and Carolyn (Steve Roadhouse) Fencil of Lewiston, Calif.; son, Gregory (Jennifer) Doyas of Palo Alto, Calif.; sister, Dolores Ott of Chaska, Minn.; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
HVNP to close Steam Vents parking lot today for LFA eradication
The Steam Vents parking lot in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park will be closed today from 8 a.m. to noon as park staff continue efforts to eradicate little fire ants (LFA) from the area. If the weather is unfavorable, Monday will be the alternate date.
Summer visitors encouraged to explore areas away from the crowds at Kilauea summit
Summer visitation at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park has increased but the number of parking places at popular areas along Kilauea volcanos summit have not, leading to frustration and citations for illegal parking.
Education briefs for July 18
Pike participating in archaeology field school in NC
Upcoming events at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
A Rock in the Park: Tale of the Wanderer
Your Views for July 17
Totalitarian state
Pepeekeo lane closure announced
Kaupakuea Homestead Road in Pepeekeo will be reduced to one lane of traffic on Monday and Tuesday, July 23, 2019, due to a soils investigation for the Makea Stream Bridge.
Police arrest 18 for DUI
During the week of July 8-14, Hawaii Island police arrested 18 motorists for DUI. Eight of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident. One was under the age of 21.