UH-Hilo recognized at PBN’s Business of Pride Awards
The University of Hawaii at Hilo was represented at Pacific Business News’ fourth annual Business of Pride Awards, held Oct. 21 on Oahu.
‘The best rollercoaster ride ever’: 1988 Miss Kona Coffee reflects on journey to become Hawaii’s first winner of Miss America
On a dare, Carolyn Sapp entered the 1988 Miss Kona Coffee Scholarship Competition, winning the title and embarking her on a path that would lead to the title of Miss America 1992.
As holidays near, restaurants in Hawaii want end to virus rules
HONOLULU — With the holidays approaching, restaurants in Hawaii want the state to ease coronavirus restrictions that limit their ability to fill their dining rooms.
New Maui police chief picks Las Vegas colleague as deputy
WAILUKU, Maui — Maui’s new police chief is bringing a colleague from the Las Vegas department he came from to serve as his deputy chief, according to a letter to members of the Maui Police Department obtained by The Maui News.
Big Island unemployment at 8.3% in February
The Big Island’s unemployment rate during dropped to 5.7% during October, the lowest reported by the state since April 2020 as the novel coronavirus pandemic took hold.
Salvation Army red kettle event at KTA Puainako
Salvation Army red kettle at KTA Puainako
BIIF football preview: Konawaena looks to continue mastery of Kealakehe
It’s been one of the hallmarks of Konawaena football ever since the program’s re-emergence 10 years ago: Alongside BIIF title game appearances and championships and HHSAA berths, wins against Kealakehe have come hand in hand.
Virus surge worsens in Midwest as states expand boosters
A surge in cases in the Upper Midwest has some Michigan schools keeping students at home ahead of Thanksgiving and the military sending medical teams to Minnesota to relieve hospital staffs overwhelmed by COVID-19 patients.
Obituaries for November 19
Dianne Bathurst, 80, of Hawaii Island died Oct. 30. No services. No known family. Survivors are asked to contact Hilo Medical Center at (808) 932-3500, option 4.
No Big Isle TAT exemption: Amendment to shield county residents from 3% accommodation tax fails
Big Island residents will not be exempt from a proposed extra 3% tax on hotel, timeshare and transient vacation rental charges, despite efforts from County Council members.
We’re Here: HBO series featuring renowned drag queens comes to Kona
“We’re Here,” the unscripted HBO series featuring renowned drag queens Bob the Drag Queen, Eureka O’Hara and Shangela, made a splash in Kona as they continued their journey spreading love and connection across small-town America, through the art of drag.
UH-Hilo DKICP inducts its Class of 2025
First-year students took the Oath of a Pharmacist as part of the annual University of Hawaii at Hilo Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy White Coat Ceremony, held Oct. 17 in Hale Kiho‘iho‘i.
High court should hold its fire on NY gun law
A recent hearing left the impression that the Supreme Court’s conservative majority is inclined to strike down a gun law that’s been on the books for more than 100 years. That would be a grievous error — and would make cities across the nation more dangerous.
Maui officials mull rules for guided bike tours
WAILUKU, Maui — Some people on Maui want to limit bike tours they say create safety hazards, but company owners worry new restrictions would hurt business.
No opioid epidemic talk at ex-prosecutor’s brother trial
HONOLULU — There will be no mention of the “opioid epidemic” at a trial against the pain physician brother of a former Hawaii prosecutor imprisoned in a corruption case that also took down her former police chief husband.
Adoptive parents indicted for murder of 6-year-old
HONOLULU — A grand jury on Wednesday indicted a Hawaii couple for the murder of their 6-year-old adopted daughter they reported missing.
US offers billions to increase vaccination capacity
WASHINGTON — Pressed to address gaping inequality in global COVID-19 vaccines, the Biden administration took steps Wednesday to make billions of dollars available to drugmakers to scale up domestic production to share with the world and prepare for the next pandemic.
Women’s soccer: Vuls clash with equally stingy Sonoma State at NCAA D-II tourney
Daelenn Tokunaga came from UH-Manoa, Filippa Graneld from the University of Colorado, Alyssa Padron from UC Davis and Bailee Brennan’s last stop was UC San Diego.
WAC honor on hand, Kailua-Kona native leads Grand Canyon into NCAA D-I men’s soccer tournament
Esai Easley chose competitive soccer over surfing at the age of 10, and it wasn’t long until the Kailua-Kona youngster went all in.
BIIF volleyball: Powerful Kamehameha sweeps Waiakea, improves to 5-0
KEAAU — The Kamehameha volleyball team is strong in every rotation, and much of that versatile firepower is because of sophomore outside hitter Maela Honma, who’s a force in the front and back row.
Your Views for November 18
All aboard
Nearly 100 apply for Phase 2 of buyout program for lava-inundated properties
Dozens of people have applied for Hawaii County to buy their lava-inundated properties since the beginning of the month.
Obituaries for November 18
Wanda Pla Dupont, 69, of Hilo died Oct. 30 at Hilo Medical Center. Born on Oahu, she was a waitress at the former Hawaii Naniloa Resort, Restaurant Osaka, Hukilau Restaurant and Sun Sun Lau Restaurant. Celebration of life noon Saturday, Dec. 11, at her home, 40 Hokupaa St.. Survived by husband, Howard Kaleo “Bozo” Dupont of Hilo; son, Kenward C. (Jerry Hoffled) Dupont of Hilo; daughter, Yolanda (Christopher J. Kaukini) Dupont of Hilo; sister in law, Joann Pla of Honolulu; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; cousins. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Committee votes 7-1 on bill banning Parks and Rec use of glyphosate-based herbicides
A County Council panel on Wednesday advanced a measure to ban the use of glyphosate-based herbicides at Hawaii County Parks and Recreation facilities.
Keaau woman and her family bring a little island culture to ‘Family Feud’
A Keaau woman whose family were big winners on “Family Feud” called their participation in the popular syndicated TV game show “definitely an experience I’ll never forget.”
