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Pahoa man accused of neo-Nazi child sexploitation

Two men, including one from Puna, were arrested today for alleging participating in a neo-Nazi child exploitation enterprise that groomed and then coerced minors to produce sexual abuse material and images of self-harm.

Let’s Talk Food: Soups and stews

As the temperatures drop to the 60’s and we start bringing out our jackets and sweatshirts (while the rest of the folks on the mainland are laughing at us), it is a good time to think about making a pot of soup or stew.

Mahukona Beach Park reopens

Mahukona Beach Park in North Kohala reopened Saturday after over two weeks of demolition work costing $278,000, county officials said.

Obituaries for January 28

Alan Silverio Cachero, 68, of Pahoa died Jan. 15 at Ka‘u Hospital. Born in Pahala, he worked for Hilo Fire Extinguisher Co. No services. Survived by sons, Dwayne Cachero, Ezra Cachero and Ezekiel Cachero of Hilo; daughter, Psalms Cachero of Pahoa; mother, Mary Cachero of Pahoa; sisters, Gloria Franklin and Imelda Giltner of Pahoa; grandchildren; aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

Volcano Watch: Recent lava fountains highlight Pele’s Hair hazards

Residents and visitors alike have been watching episodic lava fountains in Halema‘uma‘u at the summit of Kilauea since late December 2024. While beautiful and safe to view, this activity has left residents of communities nearby wondering about the dusting of glittery threads on their property.

Obituaries for January 26

Dorcas Eloise Hitchcock Farr, 94, of Hilo died Dec. 26 at Legacy Hilo Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Born in Pukoo, Molokai, she was a homemaker and member of Hilo Seventh-day Adventist Church. Visitation 4:30-6 p.m. Thursday (Jan. 30) at Hilo Seventh-day Adventist Church. Funeral service at 6 p.m. Visitation again 9-10 a.m. Friday (Jan. 31) at Hilo Seventh-day Adventist Church. Prayer service at 10 a.m. Cremation to follow. Casual attire. Survived by daughter, Debra (Jesus Jr.) del Mar of Hilo; son, William Horace (Anna) Farr III of Hilo; sisters, Ottina Haight of Lanikai, Oahu, and Paula Lascano of Corona, Calif.; sisters-in-law, Sylvia Taka of Hilo, Victoria Chan of California and Kay Ching of Kailua, Oahu; a grandson; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Tropical Gardening: Go native in your garden

It is fun to go native, but you don’t need to strip down when it comes to incorporating native plants into your Hawaiian garden! Next weekend, Feb. 1 will be a great opportunity to get expert advice from nursery folks hailing from around the island according to Jennifer Snyder of Orchid People.

Obituaries for January 24

Raymond Cecil Marques, 80, of Pahala died Jan. 13 at Ka‘u Hospital. Born in Pahala, he was a journeyman mechanic for the former Ka’u Agribusiness and Ka‘u Sugar, as well as Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Co., volunteer at Ka‘u Rural Health Community Association and member of Soka Gakkai International Hawaii Chapter. Funeral service 10 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 2, at Soka Gakai International Buddhist Center, 695 Makalika Street in Hilo. Celebration of life noon Saturday, April 12, at Pahala Community Center. Survived by wife, Jessanie “Auntie Jessie” Marques of Pahala; daughters, Ressanie (Daniel) Salmo of Pahala and Jana (Julian) Kaniho of Discovery Harbor; four grandchildren and six great- grandchildren. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

Obituaries for January 23

Frances Coutandin, 94, of Hilo died Jan. 20. Surviving family members are asked to call Ballard Family Mortuary-Hilo at (808) 935-8445.

Hospice providers form collaborative

In an effort to ensure sustainable, high-quality care for patients and families across Hawaii, six leading nonprofit hospice providers — including two on Hawaii Island — have joined forces to form the Hawaii Palliative and Hospice Care Collaborative.