Three more rat lungworm cases confirmed
Three unrelated cases of rat lungworm disease in Big Island visitors have been confirmed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
HEPA offers 3 college scholarships totaling $9,000
The Hawaii Emergency Physicians Associated Inc., the physicians who staff the emergency room at Hilo Medical Center and Hale Hoola Hamakua in Honokaa, is offering two $3,000 college scholarships to students in Hilo and one $3,000 college scholarship to students in Honokaa.
A floral affair
KAILUA-KONA There was something for everyone at the Kona Orchid Societys Annual Show and Sale on May 10-11.
Ahupua‘a o Kealakehe mural unveiled at Kealakehe High School
KEALAKEHE As kumu Keala Ching and students chanted Ahupuaa o Kealakehe, a special oli written for the area, a mural honoring the traditional Hawaiian land division was unveiled May 13 at Kealakehe High School.
Students D.A.R.E. to stay drug, alcohol and tobacco free
About 600 students attended 2019 D.A.R.E. Day on Tuesday at the Pahoa Community Recreation Center.
State seeks public input to develop 10-year DOE strategic plan
The state Department of Education is seeking community feedback as it develops a new 10-year strategic plan.
Queens’ MarketPlace sold for $90M
KAILUA-KONA Queens MarketPlace the gathering place of the Kohala Coast has a new owner.
Obituaries for May 23
Robert Bradford Paddock, 96, of Kailua-Kona died April 14 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Springfield, Mass., he was Texaco consignee for the Big Island, member of Keauhou Yacht Club, The Club water aerobics and U.S. Navy veteran. Military honors 2 p.m. Sunday, June 2, at Keauhou boat ramp followed by departure on Fairwind for scattering of ashes. Casual attire; flowers welcome. For more information, call Lori at 989-2001. Survived by daughters, Lori Paddock of Kailua-Kona and Caryn Nelson of Oregon; six grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Helping make keiki’s dreams come true
Created in 1985 by Hawaii Fire Department personnel, the mission of the nonprofit A Dream Come True is to fulfill dreams of the Big Islands terminally and seriously ill children between the ages of 4 and 17.
College tennis: Vuls reach new frontier with semifinal appearance
UH-Hilos mens tennis team keeps on playing as if there is no tomorrow, stretching the boundaries into uncharted territory.