New dairy planned for Ookala site
A family with ties to the Big Island hopes to support sustainable agriculture with a new dairy operation in Ookala.
Working group may not visit Maunakea
A working group formed to discuss the future governance of Maunakea might not actually visit the mauna.
Ethics board clears council members
The Board of Ethics unanimously cleared five County Council members of wrongdoing Monday following two complaints on unrelated issues.
5 transfer stations back to regular hours
Five county transfer stations have resumed regular operating hours this week after facing service interruptions due to COVID-19-related staffing issues.
Obituaries for September 14
Julia Guerpo Cuaresma, 88, of Captain Cook died Aug. 28 at home. Born in Kukuihale, she was a cook at Kamuela Deli, macadamia nut sorter for Hawaiian Holiday and member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Honokaa. Services at a later date. Condolences: Renette Ferreira, 83-5515 Mamalahoa Hwy., Captain Cook, HI 96704. Survived by hanai daughters, Renette (Joseph Jordan) Ferreira of Captain Cook and Anette Hemphill of Waikoloa; sister, Crispina Guerpo Quitoiano Madarang of Captain Cook; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
DOH: 461 new COVID-19 cases statewide, 82 on Big Island
The state Department of Health today reported 461 new confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases statewide, including 82 on the Big Island.
UHH women’s soccer, volleyball win on Oahu
UH-Hilo’s volleyball players Bria Beale, Ashton Jessee, and Alexandria Parisian hit it big on Oahu on Sunday.
Ida deals new blow to Louisiana schools struggling to reopen
LULING, La. — Tara Williams’ three little boys run shirtless because most of their clothes were swept away, and they stack milk crates beneath a blazing sun because their toys are all gone, too. Their apartment is barely more than a door dangling from a frame, the roof obliterated, most everything in it lost.
Internet funding rule could favor rural areas over cities
Cities and urban counties across the U.S. are raising concerns that a recent rule from President Joe Biden’s administration could preclude them from tapping into $350 billion of coronavirus relief aid to expand high-speed internet connections.
Extended road trip: Big Isle high schoolers head to Utah to play football
About a month ago, Sergio Mamone and his family packed up their gear in Panaewa and moved to Utah, so Ricky Mamone could join his former Hilo High teammate Lyle Silva on the Granger High football team.
Obituaries for September 13
Vera Bosak, 87, of Orchidland Estates died Aug. 25 at a private care home. Born in the Czech Republic, she was a co-owner of the former Photocine Servicenter Inc. on Oahu, former elementary school teacher in the Czech Republic and gardener. Private services. Survived by son, Zdenek (Margaret Russo) Kluzak of Volcano; stepdaughters, Kristina (Scott) Wright of Washington, Jirina Potuzakova and Jaroslava Vlasakova of Czech Republic; four grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Low-income apartments approved for Kealakehe
A 111-unit subsidized rental apartment project is slated to be constructed on 5.4 acres near the intersection of Kealakaa and Uluaoa streets in Kealakehe, following unanimous approval last week by the County Council.
Rainy Side View: It is time to get tough on fakers
Here come Da Fakes! And I ain’t talking fake breasts, hair or eyelashes. Those always make me laugh, especially the enormous implants on women so top heavy that they’re on the verge of toppling over, hitting the ground boobs first. Or the rug on some bolo head that fools no one, not even if we call it a toupée. What about false eyelashes that look like there’s vana where eyes should be?
Antibody clinic on way: HMC hopes to have COVID-19 treatment center running this month
Hilo Medical Center this month will open a monoclonal antibody clinic to treat patients with COVID-19.
Oregon State powers through Hawaii 45-27
CORVALLIS, Ore. — Chance Nolan passed for 302 yards and two touchdowns, and B.J. Baylor ran for a career-high 171 yards and three scores to lead Oregon State to a 45-27 victory over Hawaii on Saturday night.
Vulcans return favor, sink Saints
The UH-Hilo volleyball team took care of business, sweeping St. Martin’s after falling to the Saints in four sets in the season-opener a day earlier.
Powerlifting: Ha ohana shatters records aplenty
It must be in the genetics for the Ha family to set bench-press records, even when the youngsters enter a competition for the first time.
Unions split on mandates, complicating Biden’s push
The National Nurses Union applauded President Joe Biden’s proposal to require that companies with more than 100 employees vaccinate their work force. The American Federation of Teachers once said vaccine mandates weren’t necessary, but now embraces them. In Oregon, police and firefighter unions are suing to block a mask mandate for state workers.
Mocking vaccine resisters not productive
You’ve likely seen the headlines about COVID-19 killing radio hosts and activists who opposed vaccines and masks. Several of those headlines were about Caleb Wallace, a Texan who helped organize a “freedom rally” this summer to protest mask-wearing. Some corners of the internet reacted with ridicule to news of his death last month, sparing no thought to Wallace’s grieving wife and daughters.
Your Views for September 12
No vax passports
Volcano Watch: Mapping Kilauea’s Gas Emissions
Large quantities of volcanic gases, such as carbon dioxide (CO2), sulfur dioxide (SO2), and hydrogen sulfide (H2S), are released into the atmosphere during volcanic eruptions. But even between eruptions, smaller amounts of the same gases continue to escape and can provide important clues about the current state of the volcano and the underlying magma. But to measure them, you first must identify where gas is coming from.
Obituaries for September 12
Andres “Nato” Agan Jr., 83, of Arizona died Aug. 30 at home. Born in Olaa, he was a retired U.S. Air Force senior master sargeant, retired information specialist for the State Department and member of Sons of Norway, Filipino Veterans and Air Force Vets, Vietnam Vets, and Magicians Club in Las Vegas. Mass 9 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hawi. Burial with military honors noon at West Hawaii Veterans Cemetery. Face masks and social distancing required. Online condolences: ballardfamilymortuaries.com. Survived by daughter, Andrea Hieger; brother, Nathan Agan; sisters, Marlene Manzano, Charlotte Agan-Paiva, Brenda Okano, Laura Medeiros, Isabel “Pudgie” Smith, Liberty “Lee” Rivera and Paula “PJ” Hall; two grandchildren; aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
TMT project manager makes presentation
While construction of the Thirty Meter Telescope on Maunakea has yet to begin, work on the project continues around the world.
Same as it ever was: Reapportionment Commission holds fast to 2011 allocation of state legislative seats
There will be no canoe districts and all basic island units will keep the same number of state senators and state representatives they have now, the Reapportionment Commission agreed in unanimous votes Thursday.
Higa pleads guilty to embezzlement, bribery
Former Na Leo TV CEO Stacy Higa is pleading guilty to federal charges of federal programs embezzlement and bribery the Honolulu Star Advertiser reported on Saturday.
