Obituaries for November 15
Rosalina Lita Bender, 82, of Keaau died Oct. 14 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Keaau, she was a retired kitchen helper for Hilo Hospital and a hair dresser for Sadano, a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Keaau and a member of Hilo Hospital Retirees Club. Visitation 4-5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel, Hilo. Service 5 p.m. Casual attire. Survived by husband, Rainer Bender of Keaau; sister, Carmen (Dino) Canda of Keaau; sister-in-law, Lilo Santos of Hilo; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Ignore Republican whinging — the first day of testimony showed this is no ‘witch hunt’
The first day of public hearings in the House impeachment inquiry acquainted television viewers who havent followed this complicated story with two realities.
In the big moment, Republicans go small
WASHINGTON Its not as outlandish as it could be.
Cartoon for November 15
The world as seen by cartoonist Ken Catalino, Creators.com.
Big Isle scholars begin undergraduate careers at Tufts
Two students from the Big Island joined more than 1,600 undergraduates from around the world beginning their academic careers this fall at Tufts University in Medford/Somerville, Mass.
Donkey Mill-led mural now stands in Village hub
KAILUA-KONA Four local artists have worked diligently this week to replace an old mural in the center of Kailua-Kona and bring a new work of art to life.
Hilo educator’s research about WWI captain published on website
Hilo Intermediate School teacher Pualeilani Fernandez researched the life and service of Capt. Philip Overton Mills as part of Memorializing the Fallen, a teacher professional development program from National History Day.
HPA Handbell Choir slates holiday performances
The Hawaii Preparatory Academy Middle School Handbell Choir, under the direction of Georgia Polakova, will present a free holiday performance for the community at 3 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, at the Thelma Parker Memorial Public and School Library in Waimea.
Family Support Hawaii celebrates 40 years of assisting families
KAILUA-KONA When former director JoAnn Freed addressed the organizations supporters and founders during the organizations recent anniversary party, she had one thing to declare: We persist.
LA’s Gomez elected 1st Hispanic to lead US Catholic bishops
Early morning fire damages Volcano Golf and Country Club
A fire early this morning substantially damaged the main commercial building at Volcano Golf and Country Club.
UHH men’s basketball preview: Graves’ goals are to keep up stifling ‘D,’ knock down 3s
Jordan Graves was one of the 28 percenters last season.
BIIF girls basketball: Waiakea has all the parts to defend BIIF championship
During a Tuesday evening practice at Waiakea Highs gym, assistant coach Cheyenne Meyer runs the Warriors girls basketball practice while first-year coach Alika Smith presides as more of a CEO.
Police arrest 10 for DUI
During the week of Nov. 4-10, Hawaii Island police arrested 10 motorists for DUI. Four of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident. None were younger than 21.
Police secure $76K grant for shooting simulator
KAILUA-KONA The Hawaii Police Department secured a federal grant to purchase its first shooting simulator, which will better prepare rookies and veterans alike for making split-second decisions in the heat of the moment.
Police seek leads on wanted woman
Police are seeking the publics assistance with finding a 27-year-old woman wanted for questioning in a fraud/negotiating a worthless instrument investigation.
Pair arrested after high-speed chase on DKI Highway
CORRECTION: A previous version of this story erroneously reported that Dylan Naope was also charged with drug offenses. The Tribune-Herald regrets the error and apologizes to Mr. Naope.
Mazda dealerships replacing defective airbags for free
Owners of certain Mazda vehicles can have new airbags installed for free at events in Hilo and Kona today and Friday.
Recall issued for several vegetable products
A California packing company issued a voluntary recall of several vegetable products for fear of potential bacterial contamination.
Why Ukraine matters, and not only to Trump and his rivals
Diplomats accuse Trump as impeachment hits Americans’ TVs
US, Chinese soldiers participating in disaster management training at KMC
Soldiers from the U.S. Army Pacific and Chinas Peoples Liberation Army are participating in a disaster management exchange at Kilauea Military Camp on the Big Island through Nov. 26.
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