Obituaries for December 11
Dale Kakuma Aoki, 60, of Kealakekua died Dec 5, at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Kealakekua, he was a plumber and co-owner of Aoki Plumbing Co. Visitation 3-4 p.m. Sunday (Dec. 15) at Kona Hongwanji Buddhist Temple in Kealakekua. Memorial service at 4 p.m. Casual attire; no flowers. Survived by his sons, Brice Aoki, Boyce (Kawai Houvener) Aoki and Leon (Shayla Orpilla) Aoki of Kealakekua; brother, Sidney (Victoria) Aoki of Captain Cook; sisters, Pauline (Glenn) Yano and Claudia Chang of Kealakekua, Lynn (Arnold) Tokuyama of Kailua-Kona; four grandchildren; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
‘Coffee with a Cop’ in Waikoloa
The Hawaii Police Departments South Kohala Community Policing Section invites you to join them for Coffee with a Cop, 8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. today at Lava Java in the Waikoloa Shopping Center.
Waiakea High School wins grand prize at academic competition
The Pacific and Asian Affairs Council hosted the 17th annual Academic WorldQuest Competition on Nov. 16.
Unuokeahi rounds out 2019 Hula Arts at Kilauea series
Volcano Art Centers Hula Arts at Kilauea 2019 performance series concludes Saturday, Dec. 14, with a presentation by Unuokeahi under the direction of kumu hula Kapuaikapoliopele Kaaua. The performance begins at 10:30 a.m. and takes place in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. National park entrance fees apply.
Document: Murder suspect believed victim to be a ‘war criminal’
A 55-year-old homeless Puna man accused of the Nov. 4 beating death of Shingo Honda told police God killed the internationally acclaimed artist, according to a court document filed by police.
BIIF basketball: Konawaena cut out to contend again in D-I
Konawaena boys basketball coach Donny Awa wont mind if his first impression is wrong.
BIIF basketball: Hilo alters style, frustrates Kamehameha in 53-45 win
The Hilo boys basketball team is known for playing an uptempo game on offense and a pressing man-to-man defense.
Kalanianaole work still on track for 2020 completion
Roadwork and safety improvements along Kalanianaole Avenue are still on track to be completed in the latter part of 2020, the county Department of Public Works said Monday.
Preliminary hearing set for Puna man facing drug and property crime charges
A 29-year-old Keaau man charged with numerous drug and property crimes is scheduled for a preliminary hearing at 2 p.m. Wednesday.
Attorney suing county wants to know who’s taxedtodeath
Who is taxedtodeath?
Up to 13 feared dead in volcanic eruption off New Zealand
WHAKATANE, New Zealand Unstable conditions hampered rescue workers Tuesday from searching for at least eight people missing and feared dead after a volcano off the New Zealand coast erupted in a towering blast of ash and scalding steam while dozens of tourists explored its moon-like surface. Five deaths have been confirmed.
Amazon says Trump’s ‘improper pressure’ doomed Pentagon bid
Amazon says President Donald Trumps improper pressure and behind-the-scenes attacks harmed its chances of winning a $10 billion Pentagon contract.
Farmers have few options for fighting two-lined spittle bug
County, state and federal agencies are still seeking solutions to an invasive insect that threatens much of the Big Islands livestock industry.
Obituaries for December 10
Liberato Viernes Alonzo, 92, of Keaau died Nov. 20 at Life Care Center of Hilo. Born in Bulag Bantay, Ilocos Sur, Philippines, he was a factory worker for Papaya Pacific Paradise, retired janitor and member of Keaau Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Visitation 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Wake service at 7 p.m. All-night vigil after 9 p.m. at the family home at 9 1/2 Mile Camp in Keaau. Visitation again 9-9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18, at Keaau Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Mass at 9:30 a.m. Casual attire. Burial at Homelani Memorial Park, Ilima section. Survived by wife, Maria Alonzo of Keaau; sons, Antonio (Filomena) Alonzo, Benido (Elvie) Alonzo and Pepe (Hazel) Alonzo of Kurtistown, Julio Alonzo of Sacramento, Calif.; daughters, Imelda (Orly) Fernando of Kurtistown, Mila Gabi of Hong Kong, Agustina Gabi, Lani (Paul) Azevedo, Celia (Elmer) Longboy of Hawaiian Paradise Park, Delia (Owen) Nakano of Hilo; grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Consulting firm allows Buttigieg to release names of clients
The McKinsey &Co. consulting firm said Monday that it will allow Pete Buttigieg to identify the clients he served more than a decade ago while the Democratic presidential contender also pledged to open his fundraising events to the news media and provide the names of key fundraising organizers.
FBI was justified in probing Trump-Russia, fed watchdog says
WASHINGTON The FBI was justified in opening its investigation into ties between the Trump presidential campaign and Russia and did not act with political bias, the Justice Departments internal watchdog declared Monday, undercutting President Donald Trumps repeated claims that he has been the target of a witch hunt.
OHA investigation finds $7.8M in possible fraud
HONOLULU (AP) A financial review of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs has found $7.8 million worth of potentially fraudulent, wasteful and abusive transactions, officials said.
Your Views for December 10
Rental woes
Many questions raised about deadly Florida shooting
We witnessed a deadly tragedy unfold Thursday afternoon when live television cameras captured a dramatic shootout in Miramar, Fla. at the height of rush hour among a swarm of police officers and a pair of armed robbers who had earlier commandeered a United Parcel Service truck and taken its driver hostage after a brazen attempted heist of a Coral Gables, Fla., jewelry store.
Nuclear weapons violate human rights
Today is Human Rights Day, when we honor the incredible work of human rights advocates around the world. It is also a time when we should demand the abolition of nuclear weapons.
First NAMIWalks Big Island a big success
NAMI Big Islands inaugural 5K NAMIWalks on Oct. 12 at Liliuokalani Gardens in Hilo was a big success.
2nd annual Christmas in Kahuku slated
Join the Friends of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park for the second annual Christmas in Kahuku from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, in the Kahuku Unit of the national park.
Crime prevention committee honors Erica Carballo as Kona Officer of the Month
KAILUA-KONA The first female to win the Officer of the Month in half a decade was recognized by the Kona Crime Prevention Committee for her outstanding service to the community.
Shipman House Christmas Tour promises historic trip back in time
Haili Church will host the third annual Christmas Tour at the historic W.H. Shipman House from noon-5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, on Reeds Island in Hilo.
