A gift of books; Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope donates STEM tomes to Thelma Parker library
In celebration of its 40th anniversary, Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope recently presented a gift of childrens and adult STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) books to Thelma Parker Memorial Public and School Library in Waimea.
De Luz nominated for coveted auto dealer award
NEW YORK The nomination of Jacqueline De Luz, president of Big Island Toyota in Hilo, for the 2020 TIME Dealer of the Year award was announced Monday by TIME.
Tribune-Herald Athlete of the Week: Ka’u’s Pilanca-Emmsley
Izaiah Pilanca-Emmsley • football
BIIF football: Pahoa, Ka’u light up scoreboard as Trojans win 56-50
Pahoas Jaydan Broad-Melander threw four touchdowns passes in a career game, while teammate David Martinez ran for three more scores. All that offense wasnt quite enough to eke out a victory.
In Mexico, avocados bring income, cartels
Hong Kong government to withdraw bill that sparked protests
Probation revoked for sex offender accused of re-offending
KAILUA-KONA A motion to revoke probation was granted Monday for a Kau man indicted by a Kona grand jury for a 2017 sexual assault of a minor while serving an intermittent prison sentence for similar charges dating back to 2011.
Public hearing slated for petition challenging classification of state land on Maunakea summit
Action delayed on plan update for Villages of Laiopua
Bail for Kailua-Kona man increased to $1M
KAILUA-KONA A 57-year-old Kona man charged in connection with a North Kona standoff with police earlier this month had his bail increased 50-fold in another unrelated firearms case.
Democrats’ 2020 race has a new shadow: Hillary Clinton
Trump’s latest whopper: Dems’ ‘phony emoluments’ made him cave on G-7
What a teen’s suicide teaches us about sex trafficking
Though the attribution is disputed, the writer C.S. Lewis is said to have quipped: You do not have a soul. You are a soul. You have a body.
Cartoon for October 23
The world as seen by cartoonist Marshall Ramsey, Creators.com.
Your Views for October 23
Good letters
Nation and World briefs for October 23
Obituaries for October 23
Thelma Leilehua Akiona, 70, of Napoopoo died Oct. 9 at her residence. Born in Captain Cook, she was a maintenance worker at The Club at Hokulia, groundskeeper at Puuhonua O Honaunau National Park, room attendant at Kona Village, manager at Kentucky Fried Chicken and driver for Avis car rentals at the Kona airport. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, at St. Johns Catholic Church in Kealakekua. Mass 11 a.m. Casual attire; flowers welcome. Survived by daughter, Tammy (Peter Pahinui) of Napoopoo; brothers, Samuel Akiona Jr. of Napoopoo, and Harold Akiona Sr. of Honalo; five grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
US diplomat: Trump linked Ukraine aid to demand for probe
Trump likens impeachment inquiry to ‘a lynching’
Honolulu to consider limits on South Shore surfing contests
Ex-Honolulu prosecutor avoids trials by pleading guilty
Brain Injury Support Group celebrates 25 years of offering hope after trauma
Artists and crafters sought for second annual Holidays at Kahuku
Calling all artists and crafters for the Friends of Hawaii Volcanoes National Parks second annual Holidays at Kahuku, located at the Kahuku Unit in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
Community news from Hawaii County
Mass Transit to stop sales at baseyard
BIIF football: Hilo continues to amaze during unbeaten season
KAILUA-KONA The numbers are downright gaudy this season for Hilo, no matter which way you slice it whether its the Vikings historically potent offense thats averaging just a shade under 60 points, or the teams notoriously stingy defense, that has shutout seven of nine BIIF opponents this season.
