Obituaries for July 18
Ameil Kealoha Akimseu, 82, of Hilo died April 4 at Hawaii Care Choices Pohai Malama Care Center. Born in Kalaoa, he was a retired truck driver for Kuwaye Trucking Co. and U.S. Air Force veteran. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Saturday (July 24) at Dodo Mortuary chapel. Memorial services at 10 a.m. Seating limited to 25 persons; face masks and social distancing required. Casual attire; no flowers. Survived by wife, Kathleen Walker Akimseu of Hilo; daughter, Roxanne (Roy) Madamba of California; sons, Jason Akimseu of Maui and Jared (Jessica Singer) Akimseu of Hilo; brothers, Raymond (Paulette) Akimseu of Oahu and Earl (Abilene) Akimseu of Hilo; sisters, Luwana (Satoshi) Sumiki and Cynthia (Peter Lee) Moses of Hilo and Gail (Michael) Figueroa of Pepeekeo; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Learning from the 1984 eruption of Mauna Loa
Inflation and earthquake activity ramped up prior to Mauna Loa’s 1984 eruption, so much so that in June of 1983, the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory indicated that an eruption could occur during the following year, though the exact timing was unknown.
Give ‘em space: Officials ask for public’s help with marine wildlife harassment
Federal and state officials are asking the public to keep an eye out, document and report any instances of monk seal or other marine wildlife harassment they encounter in the wake of distressing videos posted on social media.
‘Imiloa is getting astronomical again
On Saturday morning, the ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center opened its doors to welcome members back for the first time since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
U.S. Rep. Case says decline in tourism needed
A member of the U.S. House of Representatives has encouraged Hawaii to take measures to discourage tourism to the state when the pandemic ends.
While some vaccination holdouts remain, ‘We’ve done really well,’ long-term care administrator care says
Between 10% and 20% of employees and residents in some East Hawaii nursing and long-term care facilities remain unvaccinated against COVID-19.
Hilo loses opener at state Little League tournament
The Hilo 12s All-Stars dropped their opening game at the state Little League tournament on Friday, 4-3 to Honolulu in Kihei, Maui.
Selling condo site shouldn’t mean no memorial
We have just entered the third week since the horrific collapse of Champlain Towers South in Surfside, such a short amount of time, it seems, to start putting a price tag on the property where the building once stood.
How President Trump can turn the COVID tide
Dear former President Trump,
State briefs for July 17
Judge says Maui must get Clean Water Act permit for effluent
A false narrative of 74K extra votes in Arizona
Cyber Ninjas, the cybersecurity consulting firm hired by Arizona Senate Republicans to oversee a partisan review of the 2020 election, on Thursday pushed a false narrative that Maricopa County received thousands of mail-in ballots that had no record of being sent out to voters.
Car theft suspect granted supervised release
A 24-year-old Ka‘u man facing car theft and other offenses was granted supervised release Friday.
‘Every can counts’: Oahu 13-year-old recycles to help students reach college
In the beginning, Genshu Price recycled for his own sake — his father said it would be a good way to save money for his college tuition.
Felicia strengthens to Category 4 hurricane, expected to weaken in coming days
Hurricane Felicia became a Category 4 storm Friday as it marched west toward the Hawaiian Islands.
Nearly 110,000 Big Islanders fully vaccinated for COVID-19
Nearly 110,000 Big Island residents were fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as of Monday, according to data released by the state Department of Health.
Tropical gardening: Urban forests help keep Hawaii green
Urbanization of Hawaii is impacting Kona and Hilo, but Puna, Kohala and other population areas also are showing signs of construction and a trend toward removing trees.
With football practice set to start, 4 BIIF teams look forward to statewide showcase
The Hilo High and Konawaena High football teams usually have to wait until the end of the year to play in front of a statewide television audience on OC16, but showtime is coming early this season.
Hilo primed for state Little League tournament on Maui
Hilo All-Stars coach Earl Moses has tunnel vision when he looks ahead to the state tournament. He’s hesitant to consider the possibilities that lurk beyond Maui, or for that matter, anything other than his team’s opening game.
COVID-19 takes toll on Catholic clergy in hard-hit countries
The coronavirus has taken a heavy toll among Roman Catholic priests and nuns around the world, killing hundreds of them in a handful of the hardest-hit countries alone.
The US military needs a lot more recruits
The withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan signals the end of a war that involved close to 800,000 American service members. Defending against new threats will require the U.S. to replenish its all-volunteer force with fresh recruits — a task made harder by the dwindling number of Americans willing and able to serve.
Prosecutors defend pursuing charges against 3 officers
HONOLULU — Honolulu prosecutors maintained Thursday that there’s legal authority to prosecute three police officers in connection with a shooting that killed a 16-year-old Micronesian boy.
Free breakfast, lunch meals for all Hawaii public schools in 2021-22
All students at Hawaii’s 257 public schools will receive free breakfast and lunch meals for the entirety of the 2021-22 school year, thanks to a nationwide waiver from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
16 months later, ‘Beauty and the Beast’ set to open
After nearly two years in the making, the Palace Theater Youth Program is ready to open “Beauty and the Beast” with a sold-out weekend beginning tonight.
Hawaii COVID-19 cases surge
The state Department of Health on Thursday reported 166 new cases of COVID-19 statewide, the largest daily case count since January.
Assault suspect turns himself in, is charged
A 25-year-old Hilo man who was the subject of a police wanted bulletin was taken into custody Wednesday night.
