DOH shuts down Waikoloa restaurant due to rat infestation
The state Department of Health issued a red “Closed” placard and immediately shut down Ocean Club at Hali‘i Kai on Friday due to an active rodent infestation, contaminated food products and unsanitary conditions within the facility.
New tsunami video ‘has it all in one place’
In response to Gov. Josh Green proclaiming April as Tsunami Awareness Month in Hawaii, the University of Hawaii Sea Grant College Progra partnered with organizations across the state to promote tsunami preparedness by creating a new 2024 Hawaii Tsunami Preparedness video.
Your Views for April 23
Self-immolation raises questions
Obituaries for April 23
Jay N. Ishimoto, 87, of Hilo died April 7 at home. Born in Waialua, Oahu, he was a retired teacher at Hilo Intermediate School, retired member of Hawaii State Teacher’s Association, photographer for the Lyman Museum and founding member of the former Big Island Film Club. Private services held. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Survived by wife, Maureen Ishimoto of Hilo; sons, Guy K. (Rosemary) Ishimoto of Roswell, Ga., And Dean H. (Shelley) Ishimoto of Hilo; sisters-in-law, Mabel Ishimoto and Sheila Black of Honolulu; brother-in-law, George Ueda of Hilo; a granddaughter; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
BIIF golf: Waiakea wins girls BIIF title; Helm, Sailer lead individuals through 18
HUALALAI — The first round of the Big Island Interscholastic Federation (BIIF) Individual Golf Championships took place on Saturday morning at Hualalai — with only the top-nine girls and top-18 boys qualifying for today’s final round at 9:30 a.m. at Hokuli‘a.
Obituaries for April 22
Robert “Bear” Amar Barrilleaux, 84, of Hilo died Feb. 25 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Franklin, La., he was the owner of Bear’s Automotive Inc. in Hilo. Celebration of life 11 a.m. Sunday (April 28) at Aunty Sally Kaleohano’s Luau Hale, 799 Piilani St. in Hilo. Online condolences: homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by wife, Jesusa Barrilleaux; sons, Blake (Tracy) Barrilleaux and Noel (Coral) Barrilleaux; daughter, Tressa (Ginger) Cherry; hanai daughters, Kapua (Kawika) Abreu and Riza Mae Rabanzo; hanai son, Christian Rabanzo; sister, Janet Barrilleaux Davis; four grandchildren. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park.
More setbacks for Honua Ola: Ongoing lawsuit against HECO seeks $1B in damages
Honua Ola Bioenergy on Tuesday filed an objection to an order by U.S. Magistrate Judge Kenneth J. Mansfield denying its request to add three subsidiaries of Hawaiian Electric Industries as defendants in an ongoing lawsuit.
Mental exam ordered in fatal hit-and-run case
A 25-year-old Pahoa woman accused of killing a pedestrian in a hit-and-run traffic incident on April 13 in Hilo will receive a court-ordered mental examination.
BIIF DII volleyball concludes; DI nears end
CLA 3 – MLCA 0
Your Views for April 21
More funds needed to serve homeless
Volcano Watch: Magnetics, magma, and monitoring: new technology for old questions
Earth’s magnetic field surrounds us every second of the day, everywhere on the planet. Anyone who has picked up a pocket compass and seen the magnetic needle quickly align itself has seen the action of this ever-present invisible field. But can we harness the magnetic field to forecast volcanic activity? Emerging technology in the field of “quantum” science may aid us in doing so.
Obituaries for April 21
Gary Aganus, 91, of Papaaloa died Feb. 1 at North Hawaii Community Hospital. Born in Paauhau, he was a retired plantation field manager for the former Hamakua Sugar, worked for the former Paauhau Sugar and the county Planning Department, served on the Liquor Commission, played and coached baseball from youth to makule, diver/fisherman and gardener. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Saturday (April 27) at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Honokaa. Celebration of Life Mass at 10 a.m. Urn burial to follow at Honokaa Catholic Cemetery. Survived by daughter, Garolyn Akiona; son, Stacy Aganus; sister, Charlene (Michael) Sohriakoff; sisters-in-law, Jane Aganus, Caroline Hart and Kazue Hart; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Tropical Gardening: Celebrate Hawaii Island chocolate this week
As the Hawaii Island cacao industry continues to expand, it is time to celebrate with the 11th Annual Big Island Chocolate Festival from Thursday, April 25 through Saturday, April 27. According to Fern Gavelek, the event culminates with the “Mystical Chocolate Masquerade” gala offering everything from sweet to savory.
Obituaries for April 19
Larry Castaneda, 74, of Honokaa died March 12 at home. Born in Honokaa, he was a steward at Hilton Waikoloa Village, courtesy driver for Meridian HRT and Hawaii Army National Guard veteran. Private scattering of ashes at a later date. Survived by brother, Michael (Karen) Castaneda of Wilburton, Okla.; father-in-law, Bernard (Patsy Sabarre) Labasan of Kealakekua; nephews, nieces and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Your Views for April 19
Feeling pressures of adulthood
Two E. Hawaii women honored at luncheon
The 13th annual YWCA Remarkable People ceremony and luncheon on Thursday honored longtime community advocates Carol Ignacio and Irene Nagao for their decades of commitment and compassion.
Obituaries for April 18
Blaine “Boding” Aribal, 98, of Honokaa died April 9 at Hale Ho‘ola Hamakua in Honokaa. Born in Catmon, Cebu, Philippines, she was a husker/roaster for Hawaiian Holiday Mac Nuts, member of Hamakua Visayan Club, self-employed streamstress and Hale Ho‘ola Hamakua and R.S.V.P. volunteer. Visitation 8-9:30 a.m. Friday, April 26, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Honokaa. Mass at 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Honokaa Catholic Church Cemetery. Casual/aloha attire; flowers/lei welcome. Survived by sons, Sundie (Debra) Aribal of Waimea and Ivan (Grace) Aribal of Honolulu; sisters, Naucisa Colinares Majaducon of Iligan, Mindanao, Philippines and Zenaida Toledo of Ozamiz, Mindanao, Philippines; 15 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; nephews and nieces. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
BIIF volleyball: Wildcats remained undefeated
KONAWAENA 3 – KA ‘UMEKE 0