Consider impact
of feeding the pigs
It seems like often when I pass by the corner of Mohouli and Komohana streets, someone is either actively feeding or has recently fed the feral pigs that live there.
While these people may have good intentions, they need to consider the consequences of their actions.
Supporting the pigs directly hurts the native populations of animals and plants, as they dig up trees, disturb birds and contribute to Rapid ‘Ohi‘a Death.
Also, once the pigs associate humans with food, they can become aggressive and even dangerous toward people living in nearby neighborhoods. While it is understandable to want to feed the animals, please at least think about what your actions might cause.
Thank you for consideration.
Louis Perroy
Hilo
Newspaper helped
foster understanding
My husband and I moved to Hawaii a little over two years ago from Silicon Valley, Calif., where we lived for over 30 years.
During most of that period, we obtained our news from the internet rather than our two regional newspapers, the San Francisco Chronicle and the San Jose Mercury News.
We discontinued both for several reasons (to save a tree, but mostly because the carrier kept throwing the paper in our bushes, even after our requesting him to throw it on the sidewalk).
When we purchased our home in Hilo, the previous owner had subscribed to the Tribune-Herald, and we let subscription run out.
Meanwhile, I started reading it, and after a few months realized as a newcomer it was invaluable. I learned about Hawaiian history and the area’s cultural events and politics. And Hilo is very youth-oriented.
By the time it came to voting, I felt confident enough to cast my ballot for local candidates and issues. And, more important, I learned that Hilo as a community is positive and forward-thinking.
We made the right choice about where to move.
I would advise anyone moving to a new area to subscribe to the local newspaper as soon as possible. It is money well spent.
P.S. The carrier here throws it right at our front door amazingly 90% of the time!
Elaine Kay
Hilo
