Blinken’s China trip yields best possible result: more talks
Secretary of State Antony Blinken got a muted reception when he arrived in Beijing: a lone Foreign Ministry official there to meet him and no red carpet, just red lines on the runway that social media users joked were a symbol of China’s unwillingness to compromise on issues like Taiwan.
Putts for Paws to benefit Hawaii Island Humane Society
Looking to support a great cause while having a fun time? The public is invited to participate in Putts for Paws 2023, a charity golf tournament on Saturday, July 1, that will benefit the Hawaii Island Humane Society.
Free Export Seminar set for Hilo
Hawaii Island businesses that look to expand their business through exporting are invited to a special Big Island Export Seminar from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Tuesday, June 27, at the Hawaii Innovation Center conference room, 117 Keawe St. in downtown Hilo.
Your Views for June 21
HTH cartoon questioned
Pride Parade and Festival this weekend in Hilo
“Fabulous Free Future” is the theme for the 11th annual Hawaii Island LGBTQ+ Pride Parade and Festival, which will be celebrated Saturday in Hilo.
Young paddlers get educated about dangers of fentanyl
A group of 50 keiki and parents gathered inside the Hui Wa‘a O Waiakea paddling hale at Hilo Bayfront on Monday to learn about the dangers of addiction and fentanyl on Hawaii Island.
Police arrest fugitive and his mother in Kona traffic stop
Police have arrested and charged a 21-year-old Ocean View man and his mother.
Obituaries for June 20
Breheda Salinas Aiona, 87, of Kapaau died June 4 at home. Born in Pepeekeo, she was a professional waitress at the Mauna Kea Beach, Hapuna Beach Prince and former Naniloa, hotels, and a member of the International Longshore and Warehouse Uunion and Fil-Am Women’s Softball League. Celebration of life gathering at a later date. Survived by sons, Martin (Lynette) Ellazar of Kailua-Kona, Robert (Debbie) Ellazar of Makapala, Shannon (Emely) Aiona of Kauai and Jessie Aiona of Kapaau; brother, Jose (Maria) Salinas of Kailua-Kona; sisters, Julita (Rudy) Silan of San Diego, Rita Daniel of Wyoming and Gloria Grider of Hilo; 12 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Bill regarding Kalanianaole Street pushed to future council meeting
A proposed speed limit reduction along Kalanianaole Street is on hold as Hawaii County officials determine how best to protect nene in the area.
Kona man guilty of 2021 homicide
A Kona man was found guilty Tuesday of second-degree murder and first-degree arson in connection with the May 2021 shooting death of Joey Richmond, 46, of Kailua-Kona, at the end of Keauhou-Kainaliu Beach Road, known locally as “End of the World,” in Keauhou.
Community college hit by ransomware attack
Hawaii Community College was the target of a recent ransomware attack, according to a University of Hawaii system spokesman.
