Where are they now? Ex-Vul Alicia Owens, formerly Robles, is the coolest mom in town
The athletic apples don’t fall far from the tree for Alicia Owens, who played softball for UH-Hilo from 1992 to 1994 as a shortstop and starting pitcher.
Rainy Side View: Seventy-five and still going strong
Ijust had a birthday. A big one. Three-quarters of a century … auwe!
Obituaries for August 10
Pauline Chizuru Aoki-Yano, 66, of Kealakekua died June 21 in Honolulu. She was born in Kealakekua. Services at a later date. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary in Honolulu.
Waltjen wins prosecutor’s race, narrowly avoids November runoff
Deputy Prosecutor Kelden Waltjen narrowly averted a runoff in the race for Hawaii County prosecutor after the second printout of primary election results was released Saturday night.
Kahele wins Hawaii Democratic primary for Gabbard’s seat
HONOLULU — State Sen. Kai Kahele has won the Democratic nomination to represent Hawaii’s 2nd Congressional District in Saturday’s primary election.
BIIF volleyball: Enriques supports delay – and he’s confident Kamehameha can be better than last year
The Kamehameha girls volleyball team had enough challenges already but unpredictability can be added to the list.
Mangauil and Lindsey to face off for OHA Hawaii Resident Trustee
Lanakila Mangauil and Keola Lindsey will face off in the November general election to become the next Hawaii Resident Trustee on the Office of Hawaiian Affairs.
Your Views for August 9
Freedom under siege
Volcano Watch: How hot is Kilauea’s summit water lake?
The recent first anniversary of the appearance of water at Kilauea’s summit is a reminder of how much has changed since the end of the 2018 eruption and summit collapse.
Kona’s wet summer continues
Rainfall continues to be plentiful over the Kona slopes with mostly above-average rainfall totals recorded during July.
Tropical Gardening: Perils lurk in paradise
Your Views for August 7
Revive New Deal
Amazon Air expands operations to Kona International Airport
Hawaii Island residents ordering products via Amazon can expect faster shipping following the start of Amazon Air operations Thursday at Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole.
Judge takes motion for partial summary judgment in Maunakea Access Road lawsuit ‘under advisement’
A motion seeking partial summary judgment against the state over its management of land around the Maunakea Access Road was heard Tuesday in Honolulu.
Kinder primed to tackle job as UHH men’s basketball assistant, but quarantine comes first
Steve Kinder is the newly hired UH-Hilo men’s basketball assistant and is adjusting to the state’s 14-day quarantine with friends in Pepeekeo.
Help Discount Fabric Warehouse sew face masks for schoolchildren
The new school year is just around the corner and Discount Fabric Warehouse, along with the East Hawaii Friends of the Children’s Justice Center and in partnership with representatives from Hawaii Island schools, is working on collecting face masks for school-aged keiki on the Big Island.
Thermal screening equipment installed at Big Island airports
Thermal temperature screening equipment is now in use at the Big Island’s two main airports, the state Department of Transportation announced Wednesday.
Mom knows her end-of-life wishes will be respected
Bernadette Roberts had already undergone two surgeries and was scheduled to undergo a serious procedure on Oahu.
First ever ‘Traveling Bon Dance’ conducted in Honokaa
Honokaa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple presented Hawaii’s only live bon dance event “in real time” on Aug. 2, as dancers and helpers took the show on the road, visiting homes in the community.
Japanese Community Association to honor Yamada and Sons, Cafe 100
The Hilo-based Japanese Community Association of Hawaii will honor Yamada &Sons and Cafe 100 as the recipients of the 2020 Nikkei Kigyo Award.
