Obituaries for December 15
Polly Anna Camba, 61, of Hilo died Nov. 21 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Pahala, she was a homemaker. Visitation 4-5 p.m. Friday (Dec. 20) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Funeral service at 5 p.m. Cremation to follow. Casual attire. Survived by husband, David Dean Camba of Hilo; sons, Paul Dean Boy Camba of Hilo and Camilo Cammy Boy Carlos of Oregon; daughters, Deanna (Earl Jr.) Camba-Kaniaupio of Pahoa and Melody Dacalio of Pahala; brothers, Camilo (Florence) Carlos Jr. of Kohala and Cornel (Laura) Carlos of Naalehu; sisters, Yvonne (Louis) Perez of Naalehu, Charlene Carlos of Pahala and Lyndell Carlos of Hilo; hanai sons, Elpidio Carlos Jr. of Keaau, Darcy Belaras of Oahu, Ricardo Ricky Boy Javar, Jr. of Naalehu and Jamie Lee of Hilo; 13 grandchildren and three great grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Palestinians in Bethlehem look beyond religious tourism
Tropical Gardening: An amazing trip to Vietnam and Myanmar
Since there is almost no access to a computer this week, these photos will help share our experiences in Vietnam and some of Myanmar with you.
Volcano Watch: HVO announces Volcano Awareness Month programs for January 2020
BIIF girls basketball: Keaau, Hilo cruise to victories
Keaaus girls basketball team had three scorers reach double figures Friday night in 52-20 victory over Kau at the Cougars gym.
BIIF paddling: Keaau, Pahoa paddlers looking to return to their championship roots
HILO – Its always a heart-warming thing, sort of a Hallmark movie feeling, when BIIF coaches influence their players.
Impeachment charges head to House; Trump cries anew: ‘Hoax’
WASHINGTON Democrats propelled President Donald Trumps impeachment toward a historic vote by the full U.S. House as the Judiciary Committee on Friday approved charges of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. Its the latest major step in the constitutional and political storm that has divided Congress and the nation.
‘Yoga Couple’ eliminated from competition TV show
A husband-and-wife duo from Pahoa who were vying for the title of Fittest Couple in a new television competition that aired on the Paramount Network, were eliminated from the show before reaching the finals.
Manta ray viewing site rules still a ways off
KAILUA-KONA Manta ray viewing site rules have yet to be implemented nearly six years after the state set out to regulate the industry, and over a year after a draft of the proposal was published.
Kimball launches council campaign
Surrounded by a small but vocal crowd of supporters yelling out a paddlers cheer, Heather Kimball on Friday launched her campaign for the open County Council District 1 seat.
Police urge awareness during holiday season
The holiday season means festive gatherings with families and friends, the ending of a year and beginning of another and, for many, a time of holy reverence.
Officer who fired shot in Glenwood testifies
A police officer testified in court Thursday he fired a shot at a fleeing Honda Civic last month in Glenwood because he believed that the person operating the vehicle could still be a threat.
Justices to take up dispute over subpoenas for Trump records
WASHINGTON The Supreme Court said Friday it will hear President Donald Trumps pleas to keep his tax, bank and financial records private, a major confrontation between the president and Congress that also could affect the 2020 presidential campaign.
Divers use WWII-era equipment for USS Arizona interment
HONOLULU (AP) Army personnel in Hawaii used World War II diving equipment for an underwater interment of the ashes of a USS Arizona crew member.
Boy, 13, arrested in killing of Barnard College freshman
NEW YORK A 13-year-old boy was arrested Friday in the stabbing death of a Barnard College freshman who was approached in a park by as many as three youths as she ventured from her New York City campus on the eve of final exams.
Johnson claims Brexit mandate with new conservative majority
LONDON Prime Minister Boris Johnson pledged Friday to heal Britains divisions over Brexit after his gamble on early elections rewarded him with a commanding majority in Parliament and a new mandate to take his country out of the European Union at the end of January.
Calendar for December 14
Anti-vaxxers can’t compete with cold, hard facts
Anti-vaccination activists gave up on their misguided effort to repeal an important new California state law Senate Bill 276 that will make it harder for parents to get their children bogus medical exemptions from mandatory vaccinations for measles and other dangerous infectious diseases.
Cartoon for December 14
The world as seen by cartoonist Chris Britt, Creators.com.
Competition asks Big Isle students to ‘pitch’ solutions to plastic pollution
Local students will have the chance next year to create solutions to some of the Big Islands biggest problems during NexTech Hawaiis Fish Tank competition.
Can you help identify this photo?
The Tribune-Herald each Saturday is publishing a photo from the Lyman Museums John Howard Pierce Photography Collection. The Kona Historical Society generously donated the collection in 2007. The museum is seeking help identifying the people and places in the pictures, most of which are from the 1960s and 70s. Those with information about the subjects in the photos can contact the museum at 935-5021 or archives@lymanmuseum.org. See identified photographs on Facebook at tinyurl.com/piercephotoid. THIS PHOTO (NO. 17380) was captured May 13, 1963.
Upcoming events at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Mark your calendars for these upcoming events at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
Salvation Army seeks community angels who want to help during the holidays
The Salvation Armys Hilo Corps is seeking community members who want to help make a difference in someones life during the holiday season.
Teen fisherman rescued in waters off MacKenzie
A teenage boy who fell into the water while fishing along the cliffs Thursday afternoon at MacKenzie State Recreation Area in lower Puna was rescued by county Fire and Rescue personnel, including a county helicopter.
The Scene: Panaewa 12s Pop Warner team perfect by any measure
From start to finish, you couldnt have asked for anything more than was delivered this season by the Panaewa Alii 12-and-under Pop Warner football team that just returned this week from the WESCON Regional championship, which includes teams from Arizona, Hawaii, Southern California and Southern Nevada.
