National Drive Electric Week events planned in Hilo, Waimea
Many Big Island electric vehicle drivers and enthusiasts will gather to highlight the clean air benefits and cost savings of electric cars on Sept. 14 and 21 in Waimea and Hilo, respectively.
The last week of August was hot
August left Hilo on a high with several days of record high temps.
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PATH names new executive director
Obituaries for September 13
Eddie Gorospe Fernandez, 50, of Keaau died Aug. 31 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in San Juan, Ilocos Sur, Philippines, he was a painter and carpenter for Nicholas Construction. Visitation 5-6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22, at Dodo Mortuary chapel. Wake service at 6 p.m. Visitation again 9-10:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 23, at Dodo Mortuary chapel. Funeral service at 10:30 a.m. Burial at noon at Alae Cemetery, new section. Casual attire; flowers and lei welcome. Survived by wife, Lovely Fernandez of Orchidland Estates; son, Eddie Fernandez Jr. of Keaau; daughters, Krystalyn (Bryson) Fernandez, Rochelle (Earvin) Guerrero, Juslynne (Aaron) Fernandez, Chantelle Fernandez and Jhoanne Fernandez of Keaau, Danielle Fernandez of the Philippines; father, Celestino B. Fernandez of Pahoa; sister, Janeth G. Fernandez of Pahoa; brothers, Errol (Joise) Fernandez of Hawaiian Paradise Park and Marlon (Gemma) Fernandez of Orchidland Estates; four grandchildren; nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Kona Rotary Club provides vision screenings for students
KAILUA-KONA Innovations Public Charter School third-graders lined up Wednesday morning at the school office for vision screenings by Kona Rotary Club volunteers.
Your Views for September 13
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Mikala to present student music recital
Mikala presents a recital of piano, voice and percussion students at 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 15, at Church of the Holy Cross, 440 W. Lanikaula St. in Hilo.
Police seek leads on fatal April hit-and-run
Police are seeking witnesses or anyone with information regarding the circumstances of a hit-and-run vehicle crash that killed a pedestrian earlier this year in the Panaewa area of Hilo.
First ever kitten yoga event slated Saturday
Hawaii Island Humane Society will host its first ever kitten yoga event this weekend, featuring adorable, adoptable kittens.
Water work to affect traffic on Highway 19
The county Department of Water Supply will be working on Hawaii Belt Road (Highway 19) at about the 27-mile marker near the intersection of Jardine Road between 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, for water service installations.
Obituaries for September 12
Ruthann Adviento, 41, of Kailua-Kona died Aug. 17 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Lib, Marshall Islands, she was a cashier at Target Store in Kailua-Kona and member of JIA Womens Softball League and New Hope Legacy. Visitation 10-11 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 21, at Puuanahulu Community Center. Celebration of life at 11 a.m. Casual attire. Survived by husband, Anthony Adviento; sons, Clenson Kuli of Kwajalein, Marshall Islands, Dayton-Angel Adviento, Daniel Bernard Adviento and David Alan Adviento of Kona Palisades; daughter, Rockzann Delijah Adviento of Kona Palisades; brothers, Michel Kuli of Kailua-Kona, Remase Kuli, Renes Kuli and Alija Kuli of Kwajalein; sisters, Kalona Kuli of West Virginia and Herinne Kuli of Majuro, Marshall Islands; nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
‘Musical Nostalgia’ to return Saturday
The Hawaii Japanese Centers 17th annual Musical Nostalgia concert is slated for 2-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at Aunty Sallys Luau Hale in Hilo.
Kona man faces 43-count indictment
KAILUA-KONA A 43-count indictment was handed down by a Kona grand jury against a man accused of an islandwide crime spree last month.
Mai Tai Masquerade to benefit abused and neglected East Hawaii keiki
Back by popular request, the Friends of the Childrens Justice Center of East Hawaii will host its second Mai Tai Masquerade fundraiser from 5:30-10 p.m. Oct. 26 at Nani Mau Gardens in Hilo.
Keaau restaurant owner charged with sex assault
A Hilo grand jury indicted a man identified in court documents as the owner of Lemongrass Restaurant in Keaau for allegedly sexually assaulting an employee.
Inaugural tattoo festival celebrates tradition that connects body art to indigenous past
NORTH KOHALA Curiously, there has never been a traditional tattoo festival on the Big Island or even in the state of Hawaii.
There’s something for everyone during the 3rd annual Waimea Fall Festival
Mark your calendars to welcome the fall season with a full day of family fun during the third annual Waimea Fall Festival from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, at Waimea District Park.