Your Views for October 1
Skeptical of jet fuel research plan
BIIF volleyball: Kona and KSH sweep; Hilo wins nailbiter
The Big Island Interscholastic Federation (BIIF) girls volleyball season continued over the weekend across the island. Most teams have reached the midway point of their regular season slates.
Volcano Watch: Understanding magma storage and migration in Kilauea’s active East Rift Zone
Kilauea is one of the most active volcanoes in the world with eruptions common both at its summit caldera and within its two rift zones. Frequent earthquakes associated with volcanic activity can help us understand the magma structures below and the East Rift Zone (ERZ) of Kilauea has proven to be a perfect laboratory recently.
Obituaries for September 29
Gary Marzan Aquino, 51, of Keaau, died Sept. 13 at home. Born in Pangasinan in the Philippines, he was a guest runner with the Hilton Waikoloa Village and a member of the Tagalog Ministry of the Paradise Park Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Vistation to be held 9-10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 4 at the Dodo Mortuary Chapel, with funeral at 10 a.m. and burial to follow at the Homelani Memorial Park. Casual attire. Survived by wife Fedeline Aquino of Keaau; sons Gabriel Aquino and Gary Aquino, Jr. of Keaau; stepsons Jaune Jose and J. C. Jose of Keaau; brothers Arnulfo (Noemi) Aquino and Carlito (Leny) Aquino of the Philippines; sisters Lalaine (Loreto) Manipon, Margi Aquino and Edna (Herbin) Navarro of the Philippines; brother-in-law Joseph Umaging of the Philippines; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Appeals court tosses conviction of Kona man
The state Intermediate Court of Appeals has vacated the 2022 conviction and 20-year prison sentence of a Kailua-Kona man for the alleged sexual assault of a minor girl.
Celebrating Hawaii’s therapeutic foster parents
As we observe Childcare Provider Appreciation Month this September, it’s an opportune time to highlight the invaluable role that therapeutic foster parents play in our community.
Obituaries for September 27
Jane K. Alamani Gray, 80, of Volcano died Sept. 21 at home. She was born in Anahola, Kauai. Services on Kauai at a later date. Online condolences: homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by companion, Ben Vicente; son, Malcom Smith; daughter, Pam Chock; grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park.
More funding in the works to battle ROD
Additional federal funding to combat Rapid ‘Ohi‘a Death has strong support in Congress after a bill by Hawaii lawmakers unanimously passed the House of Representatives this week.
Obituaries for September 26
Iris Noelani Eggers, 64, of Mountain View died Aug. 31 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Hilo, she was a homemaker and a member of Kauaha‘ao Congregational Church. Private services held. Survived by husband, Ronald Eggers of Mountain View; sons, Preston (April) Kekoa of Naalehu, Ka‘eo (Marie) Eggers of Pahoa and Ka‘u (Keani) Eggers of Ewa, Oahu; daughters, Brenda Kekoa of Naalehu, Loke Gali of Keaau and Elsie Eggers of Mountain View; brothers, Calvin (Sarah) Gali of Kailua-Kona and Conley (Kari) Gali of Santa Clara, Utah; sisters, Colleen (Bill) Gundaker of Discovery Harbour, Misty (Joe) Puna of Naalehu and Dossi (Wale) Tavaiqia of Pittsburgh; 23 grandchildren and four great grandchildren; aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Your Views for September 26
Support for the HPP park project
County receives large donation of animal control equipment
The Hawaii County Council approved a resolution earlier this month accepting a donation of equipment worth $144,595 for the county’s Animal Control and Protection Agency.
New affordable housing project slated for Waikoloa Village
A groundbreaking ceremony was held Tuesday for Na Hale Makoa, a new affordable workforce rental housing development in Waikoloa Village.
‘Heathers: The Musical’ opens Friday
A spin-off of a cult classic film will be introduced to a new generation with the run of “Heathers: The Musical” beginning Friday.
Obituaries for September 25
Jeffrey Bopes, 64, of Hawaii Island died Sept. 2. No services. No known family. Survivors are asked to call Hilo Benioff Medical Center at (808) 932-3500, option 4.
Public urged to ‘keep an eye out’ for beetle
After an adult coconut rhinoceros beetle was found in Waikoloa last week, Big Island residents are once again urged to be vigilant when dealing with mulch and compost products.
Waimea meat processing company wins $1.6M grant
A Waimea business has been awarded a $1.6 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Your Views for September 24
Some suggestions for fact-checking
BIIF football: BIIF holds four blowouts in weekend games
KAPA‘AU — Kamehameha Schools-Hawai‘i had a successful business trip to the northern tip of the island Saturday, routing Kohala 43-6 in a Big Island Interscholastic Federation (BIIF) DII matchup.
Obituaries for September 24
Wade Alan Fukui, 62, of Hilo died Aug. 18 at home. Born in Hilo, he was a warehouse associate for Kona Trans Moving and Storage. Visitation 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Memorial service at 11 a.m. Casual attire. Survived by brother, Ryan (Jolana Colobong) Fukui of Hilo; sister, Desiree (Conrad) Kaleohano of Hilo; hanai sister, Erica (Adrian) Jefferson of South Dakota; a niece and nephew; cousins, aunts and uncles. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
BIIF volleyball: Ka Makani, Wildcats and Cowgirls all sweep
The Big Island Interscholastic Federation (BIIF) girls volleyball season continued over the weekend all over the island. Many teams are at the midway points of their seasons, as BIIF playoffs begin in October.
