Your Views for December 15
Bridges need work
Community Wellness Fair slated Saturday in Pahoa
Ahava ‘Aina is hosting a free Health and Wellness Fair for the Puna Community from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday at the Pahoa Community Center.
“Tropical Palette” exhibit on display in Waimea
The Firehouse Gallery presents “Tropical Palette,” a group exhibition by the Kohala Plein Air Artists, throughout December and January.
Obituaries for Dec. 15
Bradley “Brad” Mark Ellis, 68, of Kailua-Kona died Dec. 11 at home. Born in Lynwood, Calif., he was a retired registered nurse and member of United Church of God. Private service at a later date. Survived by wife, Sherry Ellis of Kailua-Kona; mother, Joan Schulz of California; siblings, Steve (Denise) Ellis, David Ellis, Greg (Judy) Ellis, Theresa (Frank) Bordonaro and Tom Ellis of California; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.
Home testing kits on tap: HMC will distribute Monday at Hilo Civic
Hilo Medical Center will be distributing 3,600 home COVID-19 testing kits at the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium beginning Monday.
Plea deal reached in Christmastime carjacking
A 25-year-old Hilo woman has pleaded no contest to second-degree robbery in the violent carjacking in Puna of a visitor from Alaska on Dec. 27, 2020.
Waikoloa man indicted for sex assault of child, 6
A Big Island grand jury has indicted a Waikoloa man on two sexual assault charges for alleged crimes against a 6-year-old child.
Another Revitalize Puna event set for January
The Hawaii County will hose a third Revitalize Puna community event on Jan. 11.
EPIC delay bumps up application deadline
Those who have applied for permits with the Hawaii County Department of Public Works have less time to pick up their approved permits than previously stated.
More learned about massive black hole in Milky Way
Astronomers using an observatory on Maunakea have determined that the supermassive black hole at the center of our galaxy is, more or less, about as massive as they had previously thought.
Closing remarks heard in sex assault case; deliberations begin
The fate of a 21-year-old man accused of sexually assaulting an elderly woman in 2019 at a South Kohala campground is in the hands of the seven-woman, five-man jury.
Police charge Aloha Estates man with shooting death of neighbor
A 60-year-old Aloha Estates man has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder for the shooting death of his neighbor.
‘The sky is the limit’: Kealakehe alum Santos strives to make pro dream a reality
Laukoa Santos likely will see his dream of playing Major League Soccer come true, but for a little while the 2017 Kealakehe graduate will have to sit on pins and needles.
Lili‘uokalani Gardens light display begins Dec. 23
Lili‘uokalani Gardens will become even more enchanting this holiday season.
Thousands without heat, water after tornadoes kill dozens
MAYFIELD, Ky. — Residents of Kentucky counties where tornadoes killed dozens of people could be without heat, water or electricity in frigid temperatures for weeks or longer, state officials warned Monday, as the toll of damage and deaths came into clearer focus in five states slammed by the swarm of twisters.
Potter trial jurors see differences between gun, Taser
MINNEAPOLIS — Prosecutors in the manslaughter trial of a Minnesota police officer put the differences between her handgun and her Taser on display for jurors, seeking to raise questions about how an experienced officer could confuse the two weapons in the shooting death of Daunte Wright.
Police seek two missing people
Police are seeking leads from the public on two people from Puna reported missing in separate incidents.
One year of vaccines: Many lives saved, many needlessly lost
One year ago, the biggest vaccination drive in American history began with a flush of excitement in an otherwise gloomy December. Trucks loaded with freezer-packed vials of a COVID-19 vaccine that had proved wildly successful in clinical trials fanned out across the land, bringing shots that many hoped would spell the end of the crisis.
Police arrest 19 for DUI
During the week of Dec. 6-12, Hawaii Island police arrested 19 motorists for DUI.
West Hawaii Business Park developers seek a break from road requirement
Developers of West Hawaii Business Park want to build just a small portion of Kamanu Street, rather than the entire roadway, prior to developing a 31-acre parcel of the 95-acre park for an undisclosed buyer.
Island coalition among finalists eligible for up to $100M
Hawaii County could receive as much as $100 million to strengthen its agricultural industry as part of the Biden administration’s Build Back Better initiative.
Puna roundabouts on hold: DOT cites improved traffic safety along Highway 130
A pair of roundabouts on Highway 130 have improved the roadway enough that plans to build another two roundabouts have been shelved.
Obituaries for December 14
Marvin Bauman, 74 of Hilo died Nov. 28. No services. No known family. Survivors are asked to contact Hilo Medical Center at (808) 932-3500, option 4.
USA Gymnastics, USOPC reach $380M settlement with victims
The legal wrangling between USA Gymnastics and the hundreds of victims of sexual abuse by former national team doctor Larry Nassar, among others, is over after a $380 million settlement was reached.
Your Views for December 14
Domestic terrorists
